2025), reaching a total value of $12.4 billion, compared to $8.43 billion in the same period last year. The biggest contributor to this growth was the mobile phone segment, which saw exports soar by 55%, rising from $4.9 billion to approximately $7.6 billion.
Other electronics products such as solar modules, networking equipment, charger adapters, and components also recorded strong growth of 37%, amounting to nearly $4.8 billion in exports. This broad-based growth reflects the expanding capabilities of India’s electronics manufacturing sector beyond just mobile phones.
A key factor behind this export surge is the government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which has significantly boosted manufacturing capacity, especially for mobile phones. Global tech giants like Apple and Samsung have shifted a significant part of their production to India, with many of these phones exported primarily to the United States, India’s largest export destination for electronics.
Industry experts highlight the need to further diversify exports by developing non-mobile sectors such as IT hardware, wearable devices, and consumer electronics. According to Pankaj Mohindroo, chairman of the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), focusing on these segments will help India move up the value chain and build stronger homegrown brands.
Looking ahead, the electronics exports are expected to reach $50 billion in FY26, up from $38.6 billion in FY25 and $29.1 billion in FY24. Over the past decade, India’s electronics manufacturing output has grown dramatically—from $31 billion in FY15 to $133 billion in FY25—signaling a growing global role for the country in this sector.
In summary, this strong start to FY26 underscores India’s rising stature as a global electronics manufacturing hub. While mobile phones remain the key export driver, expanding supply chains, increasing domestic innovation, and sustaining growth across various electronics categories will be essential for long-term success.