India’s electronics exports surged 47 per cent year-on-year in the April–June quarter of FY26, driven largely by a sharp increase in mobile phone shipments, according to data released by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) on Thursday.
Exports touched $12.4 billion in Q1 FY26, up from $8.43 billion during the same period last year. ICEA estimates that full-year exports could reach $46–50 billion if the current growth momentum continues.
Mobile phone exports saw a 55 per cent rise — from $4.9 billion in Q1 FY25 to an estimated $7.6 billion this year. Non-mobile electronics exports also grew 36 per cent, reaching $4.8 billion in Q1, up from $3.53 billion a year ago. Key segments included solar modules, switching and routing devices, chargers, and electronic components.
“This is a strategic national achievement,” ICEA Chairman Pankaj Mohindroo said. “Now begins the real climb towards global competitiveness, sustainability and deeper value addition. Segments like solar modules, networking equipment and components are also gaining traction.”
He added that the focus must now shift to scaling up exports of IT hardware, wearables, hearables, and consumer electronics.
Electronics manufacturing in India has expanded sharply over the past decade, with total production rising from $31 billion in FY15 to $133 billion in FY25. This growth, ICEA said, was enabled by policy interventions such as the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP), the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, and close collaboration between the Centre and state governments.
“India now needs globally competitive brands and champions across the electronics value chain — from components to final products,” Mohindroo said.
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