With mobile phones driving momentum, electronics exports surge 30.4% to $39.38 billion in FY26, signalling India’s deeper integration into global manufacturing value chains.
India’s electronics sector is steering the country’s export growth, with January 2026 shipments valued at $4.11 billion. According to data released by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), this resilience comes at a time when several traditional export categories are facing global headwinds.
Between April and January of FY26, electronics exports surged to $39.38 billion, marking a sharp rise from $30.21 billion in the same period last year. The 30.4% growth rate is the strongest among India’s leading export categories.
Among the goods, mobile phones remain the cornerstone of this expansion. Exports in the segment are estimated at $23.9 billion during April-January FY26, up from $18.3 billion a year earlier.
According to ICEA, the trajectory reflects a deliberate transition from assembly-led growth to scale manufacturing and export competitiveness.
“Electronics is increasingly reshaping India’s trade profile, strengthening industrial capability, and enhancing the country’s credibility as a reliable global manufacturing partner,” said Pankaj Mohindroo, the Chairman of ICEA.
He further noted that the next phase of growth is expected to focus on higher domestic value addition, the development of a robust component ecosystem, and enhanced supply chain resilience.
“The momentum is structural, not cyclical, and electronics sits at the heart of India’s journey from a large market to a leading global manufacturing and export hub,” remarked Mohindroo on LinkedIn.
