India’s Smartphone Exports to US Surge 148% in August 2025.

In August 2025, India witnessed a dramatic jump in smartphone exports to the United States, rising 148 % over the same month in 2024. This surge underscores India’s growing role as a global hub for smartphone manufacturing and reflects strong overseas demand, especially from the U.S. market.

      - According to the India Cellular Electronics Association (ICEA), total smartphone exports in August 2025 were about USD 1.53 billion, marking a 39% year-on-year increase.

      - Exports specifically to the U.S. more than doubled—rising from USD 388 million in August 2024 to USD 965 million in August 2025—a growth of 148 %.

Main Point :-   (i) Between April and August 2025, smartphone exports to the U.S. soared to approximately USD 8.43 billion, nearly three times the figure for the same period in the previous year.

      (ii) While some reports suggested a slowdown, ICEA denied such claims, stating that seasonal factors and production cycles (model launches, plant retrofitting) typically influence export figures.

(iii) This surge comes amid growing concern over U.S. tariffs and reflects India’s increasing competitiveness in global electronics manufacturing. The sharp rise in U.S.-bound exports supports the narrative of India as a key alternative to traditional manufacturing hubs.
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