India’s mobile phone exports have registered another strong performance, underscoring the country’s growing competitiveness in global value chains. According to estimates by India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), smartphone exports crossed an estimated USD 1.8 billion in September 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of over 95% compared to September 2024.
August and September are traditionally low-export months for the mobile phone industry due to production adjustments and seasonal shipment cycles. Despite this, exports in September 2025 remained exceptionally strong, demonstrating the robust ecosystem that has taken shape within the country.
During April-September 2025, mobile phone exports are estimated to be USD 13.5 billion, as compared to USD 8.5 billion during the same period last year, marking a growth of over 60%. This confirms that India’s mobile phone manufacturing sector continues to build scale, efficiency, and reliability – the three pillars of sustained global competitiveness.
The United States, UAE, Austria, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom remain the top destinations for Indian mobile phone exports. The United States is estimated to be accounting for nearly 70% of total exports during April-September 2025, compared to 37% during the same period last year.
Exports to the U.S. have surged from USD 3.1 billion in April-September 2024 to estimated USD 9.4 billion in April-September 2025, a remarkable growth of almost 200%. This transformation underlines India’s growing role as a trusted source for global smartphone brands serving advanced markets.
Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, ICEA, said, “The sustained rise in exports reflects the strong foundation of India’s mobile phone manufacturing ecosystem. Global value chains are now deeply anchoring here. The surge in exports to the advanced economies demonstrates global trust in India’s capability to deliver quality, scale, and reliability.”
ICEA estimates that mobile phone exports will reach approximately USD 35 billion in FY 2025-26, compared to USD 24.1 billion in FY 2024–25. This growth consolidates India’s position among the world’s leading smartphone manufacturing and export destinations.
