India's Smartphone Exports Soar to Record $2.4 Billion in October; $16 Billion Total for First 7 Months

India’s export of smartphones and related mobile devices posted an all-time monthly high in October 2025, with values hitting $2.4 billion (₹21,274 crore). This surpasses the figure for October 2024: ₹17,728 crore ($2 billion) and underscores the rapid growth of India’s electronics manufacturing and export ecosystem. 

Export Momentum and Growth Details

From April to October FY26, mobile exports are estimated at ₹1,41,824 crore ($16 billion), nearly 50% higher compared to ₹93,958 crore ($10.6 billion) in the same period last year. Exports during this seven-month stretch have already exceeded the total for FY24, which was ₹1,37,392 crore ($15.5 billion). 

Around 75% of these exports were produced by Apple’s vendor network, led by Foxconn and Tata Electronics, followed by Samsung at approximately 14%, with Indian firms making up the remainder. 

Implications for India’s Electronics Manufacturing

The record export figure reflects India’s rising significance in global electronics supply chains and aligns with government-driven production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes. Analysts note that while India still faces cost disadvantages compared to China, estimated at 12-14% the export data signals growing scale and credibility in mobile manufacturing. 

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Conclusion

October’s breakthrough in mobile exports is a strong indicator that India is gaining ground in global electronics manufacturing. Sustaining this momentum will be key to transforming the “Make in India” vision into a lasting export success story.

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