India’s Non-Smartphone Electronics Exports Cross $14 Billion, Boosting Total Shipments By 32.47%: ESC

India’s non-smartphone electronics exports crossed the $14 billion mark in FY 2024-25, while overall electronics exports reached $38.57 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 32.47%, according to the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC).

The growth underscores the sector’s rising importance to the economy, with electronics now accounting for 9% of India’s total merchandise exports, up from 6.73% last year.

The ESC described the achievement as a ‘strategic inflexion point’ for the country’s technology sector.

While smartphones continue to dominate, non-smartphone segments have shown remarkable momentum.

Exports of photovoltaic cells contributed $1.12 billion, telecom equipment and parts brought in $1.4 billion, and rectifiers, inverters, and chargers collectively exceeded $2.5 billion.

Medical electronics added $0.4 billion, while PCs and digital processing units contributed $0.81 billion, reflecting broad-based growth across technology categories.

“This is more than a number; it’s a statement of resilience, innovation, and global ambition,” said Sandeep Narula, Chairman, Global Outreach, ESC.

He further praised Indian exporters for demonstrating ‘remarkable agility and foresight’ in navigating tariff challenges and shifting trade dynamics.

State-Wise Export Leaders

Among Indian states, Tamil Nadu emerged as the top performer, with exports worth $14.65 billion. Karnataka followed with $7.8 billion, Uttar Pradesh with $5.26 billion, Maharashtra with $3.5 billion, and Gujarat with $1.85 billion.

The figures highlight the increasing geographic spread of India’s electronics manufacturing base, driven by both multinational and domestic investments.

According to Vinod Sharma, Chairman of Electronics, ESC, India’s rapidly developing semiconductor ecosystem is complementing the growth momentum.

The government has recently approved four chip-making units in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, valued at ₹4,600 crore.

These projects add to major investments already underway, including Micron’s ₹22,516 crore ATMP facility in Gujarat and Tata Electronics’ ₹91,000 crore fab in Dholera.

Sharma said semiconductors are poised to become a cornerstone of India’s long-term technology ambitions.

The ESC credited the export growth to production-linked incentives, duty rationalisation, skilling programmes, and targeted support for small and medium enterprises.

It also highlighted the launch of the Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), designed to strengthen local supply chains and reduce import dependence.

“This is not a flash in the pan, it’s a structural shift,” said Gurmeet Singh, Executive Director, ESC, stressing that India remains on track to achieve its $200 billion electronics export target by 2030.

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