India recorded a sharp surge in smartphone exports to the United States, hitting $1.47 billion in October 2025, more than three times the value from the same month last year. This comes despite tariff uncertainties and global market volatility, reflecting India’s growing strength as a global manufacturing hub.

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•  October exports to U.S. jump from $0.46 bn → $1.47 bn YoY
•  Apr–Oct U.S.-bound exports surge $3.60 bn → $10.78 bn
•  Monthly trend: rebound after dip — April $1.65 bn, May $2.29 bn, slump till Sep, recovery in Oct
•  Despite tariff risks, U.S.-bound shipments show sustained YoY growth each month
•  India’s global smartphone exports rise 49.35%: $10.68 bn → $15.95 bn (Apr–Oct)
•  Strong global gains: May +66.54%, June +66.61%, Sept +82.27%
•  Growth signals deeper integration of India into global supply chains
•  PLI schemes, scale efficiencies & strengthened vendor ecosystem boost momentum
•  Investments by global smartphone majors continue to expand production capacity
•  Resilience despite policy uncertainty shows India’s rising export competitiveness