Mobile phone sales to remain flat until festive season; industry watchers stay hopeful

New Delhi: Mobile phone sales are expected to remain flat for another 2-3 months, as smartphone makers – who have only recently overcome import hassles – face the prospect of fading pent-up demand for devices.Brands, retailers and industry watchers said they expect demand to revive only during the festive season, which in India typically begins in October.Companies, they said, are going all out to woo the consumer with launches of powerful new