India’s smartphone export industry continues to grow rapidly, with shipments to the United States reaching US$ 1.47 billion in October 2025, more than three times the US$ 0.46 billion recorded in October 2024. The surge highlights India’s expanding role in the global smartphone supply chain.
Export Performance: U.S. Market
| Month/Period | Value (US$ Billion) | YoY Growth |
| October 2024 | 0.46 | – |
| October 2025 | 1.47 | ~3× increase |
| April–October 2024 | 3.60 | – |
| April–October 2025 | 10.78 | ~3× increase |
Exports to the U.S. accounted for a significant portion of India’s high-value smartphone shipments, supported by an expanding domestic manufacturing ecosystem.
Overall India Smartphone Exports (April–October 2025)
| Period | Value (₹ Crore) | Value (US$ Billion) | YoY Growth |
| April–October 2024 | 88,500 | 10.68 | – |
| April–October 2025 | 1,32,385 | 15.95 | 49.35% |
The figures show consistent growth in both monthly and cumulative shipments, signaling robust export performance.
Growth Drivers
Key factors behind the growth of India’s smartphone exports include:
- Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: Supports expansion of manufacturing capacity for leading Indian smartphone manufacturers.
- Strengthened supply chain: Enhanced connectivity with international technology supply chains.
- Rising global demand: India’s competitive manufacturing ecosystem attracts international buyers.
Industry Implications
- India is emerging as a major global hub for smartphone manufacturing and exports.
- Expansion of domestic manufacturing capacity is increasing competitiveness in global electronics supply chains.
- The growing supplier base and manufacturing ecosystem underpin continued export growth.
The data underscores India’s accelerating presence in the high-value smartphone export market, with both domestic policy support and global demand contributing to sustained growth.
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