India’s mobile phone exports rise 95 pc to $1.8 bn September

India’s mobile phone exports crossed $1.8 billion in September which is considered a lean period for global sales due to production adjustments and season shipment cycles. Exports were up 95% on-year demonstrating the robust momentum in the ecosystem, according to India Cellular and Electronics Association that represents . For the April-September period, handset exports are estimated to have crossed $13.5 billion, as compared to $8.5 billion for the same period last year.

India’s mobile phone exports crossed $1.8 billion in September, growing 95% on-year, despite the August-September period being historically lean for exports, according to estimates by the India Cellular and Electronics Association which represents top handset brands and manufacturers.

The industry association estimates that mobile phone exports will reach approximately $35 billion in FY26, compared to $24.1 billion in FY25, consolidating the country’s position among the world’s leading producer and exporter of smartphones.

During the April-September period, mobile phone exports are estimated to be $13.5 billion, as compared to $8.5 billion during the same period last year, ICEA said, marking a growth of over 60%.

The United States, UAE, Austria, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for Indian mobile phone exports.Among them, the US is estimated to have accounted for nearly 70% of the total exports during April-September 2025, as compared to 37% for the same period last year.

Mobile phone exports to the US surged to $9.4 billion, from $3.5 billion a year ago in the April-September period, charting a growth of 200%. “The sustained rise in exports reflects the strong foundation of India’s mobile phone manufacturing ecosystem. Global value chains are now deeply anchored here. The surge in exports to the advanced economies demonstrates global trust in India’s capability to deliver quality, scale, and reliability,” said Pankaj Mohindroo, chairman, ICEA.Apple‘s suppliers in India — Foxconn (Hon Hai), and Tata Electronics were the leading exporters of smartphones, clocking $10 billion worth of iPhone exports in the April-September period, up 75% from $5.71 billion a year ago, ET reported on October 8.

During the lean period of August and September, when the industry typically undergoes production adjustments and lower seasonal shipment cycles, Apple alone clocked outward shipments worth $1.25 billion.