OmniPad 12, which is being launched in India first, is an important product for HP in the mid-tier tablet market. (Image: HP) HP Inc is making a comeback in the tablet category after exiting the market in 2011, renewing its efforts to win over consumers from Apple Inc, Samsung Electronics, and Chinese rivals. The Palo Alto, California, headquartered company Monday launched the OmniPad 12, a tablet aimed at students, first-time users, and professionals on the go, beginning with India, the world’s fastest-growing market for global brands. Priced at Rs 48,999 and available from June, the OmniPad 12 is HP’s latest attempt to challenge Apple’s iPad and other entry-level tablets dominating classrooms and first-time buyer markets, with its dual-mode functionality. The tablet is powered by Qualcomm Inc’s Snapdragon processor, runs on Alphabet Inc’s Android operating system, and features a 12-inch touchscreen display, a detachable keyboard, and up to 18 hours of battery life.…