Smartphones emerge as India’s export champions in 2025-26, driven by electronics manufacturing growth
- IBEF
- April 23, 2026
Smartphones have emerged as one of India’s leading export categories in 2025-26, driving strong growth in the country’s electronics exports. The segment recorded a 24% increase in exports, supported by rising global demand and increased domestic manufacturing by global technology companies such as Apple and Samsung. The growth reflects India’s transformation into a key global manufacturing hub for mobile devices, backed by large-scale production and export-oriented operations. The expansion has been significantly supported by the government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which has encouraged companies to scale up manufacturing and integrate India into global value chains.
The rise of smartphone exports is strategically significant as it signals a structural shift in India’s export basket towards high-value, technology-driven products. Electronics has now emerged as one of the fastest-growing export segments, with smartphones playing a dominant role in driving this momentum. The sector has benefited from supply chain diversification strategies adopted by global firms, positioning India as an alternative manufacturing base. Increased exports have also contributed to job creation, technology transfer and investment inflows into the electronics ecosystem. Going forward, continued policy support, expansion of component manufacturing and strengthening of domestic supply chains are expected to further enhance India’s competitiveness in global electronics trade and sustain export growth in the coming years.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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