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New delhi: Smartphone Exports from India Grew Strongly in August, Rising 39 per cent to about $ 1.53 billion compared to $ 1.09 billion in August 2024, According to New Data from the India Cellular & Electronics Association (icea) on Wednsday.

The Industry Body Clarified that Contrary to Recent Claims of a Slowdown, Exports Have in Fact Srupt, Especially to the united states. Icea highlighted that shipments to the us more than doubled in August, Jumping 148 per cent from $ 388 million last year to $ 965 Million this year.

For the first five months of fY26, experts to the US reacted $ 8.43 billion, a sharp risk of 193 per cent over the $ 2.88 billion recorded in the same period last fiscal. This Figure has alredy touched Nearly 80 per cent of the total expenses to the us during the whole of25.

Overall, India’s Smartphone Exports in April -August 2025 Hit a Record Rs 1 Lakh Crore, or Around $ 11.7 Billion. This marks a 55 per cent growth compared to $ 7.6 billion in the corresponding period last year. Responding to comments

Overrsimplification of Trade Data – And WorsE, Inferenes Based on Monthly Comparisons – Is Misleading and Avoidable. It’s important that subject experts are consulted before Drawing Sector-Specific Conclusions, “Said Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of Icea.

The association explained that August and Early September is typical weak maanths for expenses due to several factors. Companies Prepare for New Model Launches in Late September and October ahead of the festive season, which leads to lower demand for existing models and planned retrofitting of facilities.

In addition, domestic demand during festivals like Diwali Diverts Production Toward The Indian Market, With Exports Picking Up Again Later in the Year to Meet Global Holiday Season Demand in the West.

Despite these seasonal fluctations, icea stressed that Smartphones have been India’s Best-Parforming Export Sector in Recent Years. Since the launch of the production-linked incentive (PLI) Scheme, Smartphones have Rave Risen from Being India’s 167th Ranked Export in FY15 to the Country’s Largest Export Category by FY25.