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India's Smartphone Exports Soar to Record $30 Billion in 2025

India's smartphone exports are estimated to have reached a historic high of around $30 billion in 2025, marking a 47% increase from the previous year. Apple's iPhone shipments accounted for approximately 75% of the total export value over the past five years, exceeding $22 billion. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that total electronics exports crossed Rs 4 trillion in 2025, with momentum expected to continue as semiconductor plants begin production. The success is largely attributed to the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which has helped India become the world's second-largest mobile phone producer.

Key Points: India's Smartphone Exports Hit Record $30B in 2025

  • Exports hit record ~$30B in 2025
  • Apple iPhones dominate with ~75% share
  • 47% annual growth from previous year
  • PLI scheme and semiconductor push fuel expansion
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PLI booster: India's smartphone exports hit record around $30 billion in 2025

India's smartphone exports surged to a record ~$30 billion in 2025, driven by PLI scheme and Apple's iPhone manufacturing boom.

"Electronics exports crossed Rs 4 trillion in 2025, creating jobs and bringing foreign exchange. - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, Jan 15

India's smartphone exports likely touched a record $30 billion in 2025, driven largely by the government's production‑linked incentive scheme, according to industry estimates.

The export figure in 2025 represents about 38 per cent of the country's smartphone exports over the past five years, showed the data.

The data further showed that India's smartphone shipments abroad totalled nearly $79.03 billion from 2021 to 2025, with 2025 delivering the highest 12‑month export tally on record. Apple's iPhone consignments accounted for roughly 75 per cent of the total during this period, valued at over $22 billion.

The 2025 exports of over $30 billion marked a 47 per cent increase over the $20.45 billion recorded in the prior 12‑month period. India's total electronics exports have crossed Rs 4 trillion in 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, and are expected to expand further due to the semiconductor manufacturing push.

"Electronics exports crossed Rs 4 trillion in 2025, creating jobs and bringing foreign exchange. Momentum will continue in 2026 as four semiconductor plants come into commercial production," Vaishnaw said in a social media post this week.

Official estimates showed that electronic production reached around Rs 11.3 lakh crore in the 2024-25 period.

For the first time since domestic production began in 2021, US tech giant Apple's iPhone exports from India crossed Rs 2 lakh crore in 2025, as per industry data.

Exports of the tech company in 2025 surged nearly 85 per cent over 2024 exports. Apple's manufacturing footprint in the country includes five iPhone assembly plants-three operated by Tata Group entities and two by Foxconn.

India became the world's second-largest mobile phone producer, with over 99 per cent of phones sold domestically now Made in India moves up the manufacturing value chain.

The smartphone PLI scheme is scheduled to conclude in March 2026, though the government is reportedly exploring ways to extend support. Under revised rules, companies were allowed to claim incentives for any five consecutive years within a six‑year period.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see the numbers, but I hope this growth is sustainable and not just reliant on subsidies. Also, Apple accounts for 75% of the exports? We need to build our own strong domestic brands too. The focus should shift from just assembly to more R&D and component manufacturing.
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Vikram M
Rs 4 trillion in electronics exports! This is the kind of economic transformation we needed. The semiconductor plants coming up will be a game-changer. Feeling proud as an Indian. Let's keep this momentum going! 💪
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Rohit P
Over 99% of phones sold here are now Made in India. That's the real win for the common man. We get quality products, and the country gets employment. Hope the benefits reach the smaller towns and create skilled technicians, not just factory workers.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector in Bangalore, I've seen firsthand the positive ripple effects. The demand for engineers and supply chain managers has gone up. It's good for the overall ecosystem. The extension of the PLI scheme is crucial to maintain this lead.
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Meera T
The numbers are impressive, no doubt. But I have a question: are these exports creating stable, well-paying jobs for our youth, or is it mostly contract-based work? The article talks about jobs, but the quality of employment matters just as much as the quantity.
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