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India's Electronics Exports Hit Record $47B in 2025, PLI Fuels 11X Growth

India achieved a record $47 billion in electronics exports for the year 2025, with about $30 billion coming from PLI-driven smartphone exports. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that exports have grown 11-fold since 2014-15, making electronics the country's third-largest export. The sector has created approximately 25 lakh new jobs and India has become the world's second-largest mobile manufacturer. The government is now shifting focus to building domestic capacity for components and raw materials to deepen the manufacturing ecosystem.

Key Points: India Electronics Exports Hit $47B Record, PLI Drives Growth

  • Record $47B electronics exports in 2025
  • $30B from PLI-driven smartphone exports
  • Exports grew 11X since 2014-15
  • Electronics now India's 3rd-largest export item
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India achieves record electronics export in 2025 at $47 billion, PLI drives growth

India's electronics exports reached a record $47 billion in 2025, driven by PLI schemes, creating 25 lakh jobs and making India the 2nd-largest mobile manufacturer.

"Global players are confident. Indian companies are competitive. Jobs are being created. This is 'Make in India' impact story! - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, January 19

India achieved record electronics exports of worth USD 47 billion in the just concluded year 2025, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said Monday.

Most importantly, of the total, about USD 30 billion of exports were from PLI-driven smartphone exports.

The minister also noted that India's electronics exports have grown 11x since 2014-15, when the BJP government assumed power.

Electronics is now India's third-largest export item, providing 25 lakh new jobs, strong women's participation, opportunities for MSMEs, and long-term skilling for the youth.

India saw a 6X ramp-up in electronics production, and exports increased 8X over the last 11 years.

Electronic goods production rose from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 11.3 lakh crore in 2024-25. Exports during the period rose from Rs 0.38 lakh crore to Rs 3.3 lakh crore.

The PLI Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing (LSEM) attracted over Rs 13,475 crore in investment, with production of Rs 9.8 lakh crore achieved, the Union minister recently said.

Notably, India is the second-largest mobile manufacturing country in the world. Mobile manufacturing units in India have risen from 2 in 2014-15 to about 300 today. In fact, 99.2 per cent of mobile handsets sold in India are 'Made in India'.

Mobile phone production rose from Rs 0.18 lakh crore to Rs 5.5 lakh crore, while its exports rose from negligible Rs 0.01 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore, reflecting the 'Make in India' initiative.

The government's initial focus was on finished products.

Now, the government is aiming to build capacity for modules, components, sub-modules, raw materials, and the machines that make them.

The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme is supporting this shift.

"Global players are confident. Indian companies are competitive. Jobs are being created. This is 'Make in India' impact story!" the Minister recently said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector in Bangalore, I've seen this growth firsthand. The focus on skilling and the high women's participation mentioned is very encouraging. Hope this creates more high-quality jobs beyond just assembly.
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Vikram M
Great numbers, but the real test is moving up the value chain. The shift towards making components and raw materials is crucial. We can't just be a final assembly hub forever. Need more semiconductor fabs and display plants.
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Priya S
Wah! 25 lakh new jobs is a huge number. If even half of those are for women and youth, it will transform so many families. My cousin just got trained as a PCB assembly technician. Feeling hopeful. 👍
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Rohit P
The 99.2% 'Made in India' mobile stat is impressive. Remember when we used to only import phones? Now we're exporting $30 billion worth. That's a proper turnaround. Hope the benefits reach MSMEs in tier-2 cities as well.
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Michael C
While the growth is undeniable, I hope the environmental impact of this rapid manufacturing expansion is being managed. E-waste is a serious concern. Growth should be sustainable.
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Kavya N
From 1.9 lakh crore to 11.3 lakh

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