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India’s Smartphone Exports Top $7.72 Billion as US Trade Review Looms

A Section 232 review due by August 14 threatens import duties on shipments that surged 58% under the PLI scheme.

Overview

  • India’s smartphone exports rose to $7.72 billion in Q1 FY26, up 58% year-on-year.
  • Apple’s iPhone shipments of $6 billion accounted for 78% of all smartphone exports during the quarter.
  • The PLI programme helped boost smartphone exports from $3.1 billion in FY21 to $24.1 billion in FY25.
  • India’s electronics exports reached $12.4 billion in Q1 FY26 with smartphones accounting for 62% of the total.
  • A US Section 232 investigation examining national security grounds could disrupt global smartphone supply chains if tariffs are imposed.