India’s Mobile Phone Exports Jump 127‑Fold
India’s mobile phone exports surged from ₹1,500 crore in 2014–15 to ₹2 lakh crore in 2024–25, marking a remarkable 127‑fold rise, Parliament was informed on July 24, 2025. This leap reflects how India has transformed from a net importer to a major exporter of phones over the past decade.
PLI Scheme Boosts Manufacturing
The Government credited the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Large‑Scale Electronics Manufacturing, along with supportive policies, for driving this growth. Investments under the PLI Scheme reached around ₹12,390 crore. These led to total phone production worth over ₹8.45 lakh crore and exported devices valued at ₹4.66 lakh crore by June 2025, and created approximately 130,330 direct jobs.
Import Dependence Nearly Eliminated
In 2014–15, India met roughly 75 percent of its mobile demand through imports. In contrast, by 2024–25, imports covered a mere 0.02 percent of demand, showing India’s shift to self-reliance in phone manufacturing.
iPhones Lead the Export Surge
High-value iPhones made locally are key to the export boom. In 2024‑25, iPhone shipments alone were valued at ₹1.5 lakh crore—three‑quarters of total mobile exports. This growth has positioned India as the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer globally.
India’s Rising Role in Global Electronics
Overall electronics exports from India have increased markedly. Electronics goods grew from ₹1.9 lakh crore in 2014–15 to ₹11.3 lakh crore in 2024–25. Mobile phones now form a major part of this export success.
