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India’s Electronics Export Growth Accelerates with Mobile Phones at the Forefront

CURRENT AFFAIRS: India’s electronics exports, mobile phone exports, ICEA, PLI scheme, manufacturing hub, non-mobile electronics, solar modules, networking equipment, export markets

India’s Electronics Export Growth Accelerates with Mobile Phones at the Forefront

Strong Start to FY26

India’s Electronics Export Growth Accelerates with Mobile Phones at the Forefront: India’s electronics sector posted remarkable gains in the first quarter of FY26, with export earnings climbing to $12.4 billion, a sharp 47% rise compared to $8.43 billion in the same quarter of FY25. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) attributes this surge to robust production capabilities and expanding global demand. This performance strengthens India’s position as a growing electronics manufacturing hub in the international market.

Static GK fact: India’s financial year begins on April 1 and ends on March 31 of the following year.

Mobile Phones Driving the Surge

The largest contributor to this growth was mobile phone exports, which increased by 55%, reaching $7.6 billion in Q1 FY26 compared to $4.9 billion a year earlier. This growth reflects the impact of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and rising investment from global smartphone brands setting up export operations in India. The country is now the second-largest producer of mobile phones globally, with shipments expanding to regions including the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Static GK fact: The PLI scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing was introduced in 2020 to boost domestic production and exports.

Growth Beyond Smartphones

While smartphones accounted for the largest share, other electronics categories also performed strongly. Non-mobile electronics exports grew 37% to $4.8 billion, up from $3.53 billion in the same period last year. Key products in this category included:

  • Solar photovoltaic modules
  • Networking hardware like routers and switches
  • Chargers, adapters, and various electronic components

This shift indicates the emergence of a diversified electronics export portfolio that extends well beyond mobile devices.

Static GK fact: India’s National Policy on Electronics 2019 aims to establish the country as a global leader in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM).

Looking Ahead

Electronics exports rose from $29.1 billion in FY24 to $38.6 billion in FY25. With current growth trends, FY26 figures are estimated to touch $46–50 billion.

India’s electronics production capacity has expanded significantly in the last decade—from $31 billion in FY15 to $133 billion in FY25—driven by policy reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and the global push for supply chain diversification.

Static GK fact: States like Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka are among India’s top electronics manufacturing hubs.

Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table

India’s Electronics Export Growth Accelerates with Mobile Phones at the Forefront:

Fact Detail
Electronics exports in Q1 FY26 $12.4 billion
Year-on-year growth rate 47%
Mobile phone export value in Q1 FY26 $7.6 billion
Mobile phone export growth rate 55%
Non-mobile electronics export value $4.8 billion
Growth in non-mobile electronics 37%
Key non-mobile export products Solar modules, networking hardware, chargers
India’s global mobile manufacturing rank Second
Electronics exports in FY25 $38.6 billion
Electronics production in FY15 $31 billion
India’s Electronics Export Growth Accelerates with Mobile Phones at the Forefront
  1. Electronics exports hit $12.4 billion in Q1 FY26.
  2. Growth rate of 47% from Q1 FY25.
  3. Mobile phone exports reached $7.6 billion in Q1 FY26.
  4. Mobile exports grew 55% year-on-year.
  5. Boost credited to PLI scheme and global brand investments.
  6. India is the second-largest mobile phone producer
  7. Key markets include Middle East, Africa, Europe.
  8. Non-mobile electronics exports reached $4.8 billion.
  9. Non-mobile growth rate was 37%.
  10. Includes solar modules, networking hardware, chargers.
  11. Electronics exports rose to $38.6 billion in FY25.
  12. Estimated FY26 exports $46–50 billion.
  13. Electronics production grew from $31B (FY15) to $133B (FY25).
  14. Growth driven by policy reforms and infrastructure upgrades.
  15. Supports supply chain diversification
  16. Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka are top hubs.
  17. National Policy on Electronics aims for global ESDM leadership.
  18. Financial year runs April–March in India.
  19. Diversification beyond smartphones is evident.
  20. Strengthens India’s role as an electronics manufacturing hub.

Q1. What was the value of India’s electronics exports in Q1 FY26?


Q2. Which product category drove the largest share of this export growth?


Q3. When was the PLI scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing launched?


Q4. Which Indian states are top hubs for electronics manufacturing?


Q5. What was India’s electronics production value in FY15?


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