9MARCH, 2026INDIA SMARTPHONE EXPORTS HIT $30 BILLION, SAYS ASHWINI VAISHNAWAshwini Vaishnaw said today that India smartphone exports have surged to $30 billion, marking a major milestone in the country's rise as a global electronics powerhouse.The announcement highlights how India smartphone exports have grown rapidly, turning the country into a trusted production base for leading global brands.Speaking on the development, the minister noted that India is fast emerging as a smartphone manufacturing hub, driven by strong policy support and rising global demand. Total smartphone production has also climbed sharply, with output valued at nearly $60 billion, showing how exports now make up a significant share of overall manufacturing.Much of this growth has been fueled by the govern-ment's PLI scheme, which encouraged global and domestic companies to expand assembly lines and strengthen local supply chains. Major players such as Apple and Samsung have scaled up operations, using India as a key export base for markets including the United States and Europe. The surge in India smartphone exports has also boost-ed job creation and deepened India's footprint in the global electronics trade. Industry experts say the consistent pol-icy push, skilled workforce, and improving infrastructure have helped India compete with established manufacturing centers.With exports touching $30 billion, the government sees this as proof that India is no longer just a large consumer market but a serious global supplier of smartphones.
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