India's Electronics Exports Jump 47% in Q1FY26, Mobile Phones Lead the Way

India’s electronics exports rose sharply in the first quarter of FY26, touching $12.4 billion, up from $8.43 billion in the same period last year. This marks a 47% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA).

Mobile Phones Drive Export Growth

Mobile phones were the main contributor to this growth, with exports rising 55% to $7.6 billion in Q1 FY26, compared to $4.9 billion in Q1 FY25. This segment accounted for more than half of the total electronics exports during the quarter.

Non-Mobile Electronics Also Expand

Exports of non-mobile electronic items reached approximately $4.8 billion, reflecting a 37% year-on-year growth from $3.53 billion last year. Key contributors included solar modules, switching and routing equipment, charger adapters, and electronic components.

India’s electronics exports stood at $29.1 billion in FY24, rising to $38.6 billion in FY25. ICEA has projected total exports to touch between $46 billion and $50 billion by the end of FY26, based on current trends.

Electronics Production Over a Decade

As per the news reports, India’s electronics production has increased from $31 billion in FY15 to $133 billion in FY25. This growth has been supported by schemes such as the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) and Production Linked Incentive (PLI).

ICEA noted that while mobile phones have led the export numbers, other categories like IT hardware, wearables, hearables, and consumer electronics need to grow to reduce reliance on a single product category.

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Conclusion

India’s electronics export performance in Q1FY26 shows continued growth in manufacturing and export capacity. Sustaining this momentum will require expansion across product segments and further development of the domestic value chain.

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