India’s Mobile Manufacturing Sector Records Massive Growth, From 2 Factories in 2014 to 300+ in 2026
New Delhi, Aug. 31: India’s mobile phone manufacturing sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past decade, emerging as a major pillar of the country’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
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Highlighting the sector’s growth, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said India has moved from having just two mobile phone manufacturing units in 2014 to more than 300 units by 2026.
India’s mobile sector growth, rising from 2 phone factories in 2014 to over 300 by 2026, with production value jumping from ₹18,000 cr to ₹6.27 lakh cr and exports from ₹1,500 cr to ₹2.60 lakh cr.#DigitalIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw pic.twitter.com/7GVy9zmQl8
— Ministry of Electronics & IT (@GoI_MeitY) August 31, 2026
The expansion has been accompanied by a sharp rise in both domestic production and mobile phone exports, reflecting the growing strength of India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
Production value jumps to ₹6.27 lakh crore
According to the figures highlighted by the minister, the value of mobile phone production in India has increased from around ₹18,000 crore in 2014 to approximately ₹6.27 lakh crore in 2026.
This represents a dramatic expansion in manufacturing capacity and underscores India’s growing role in the global mobile phone supply chain.
Exports witness massive surge
Mobile phone exports have also recorded a significant increase during the period.
From around ₹1,500 crore in 2014, India’s mobile phone exports have risen to approximately ₹2.60 lakh crore in 2026.
The sharp increase in exports reflects India’s transition from a largely import-dependent market to a major manufacturing and export base for mobile devices.
Policy push strengthens electronics manufacturing
The growth has been supported by initiatives such as Make in India, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and other measures aimed at expanding domestic electronics manufacturing.
The government has now introduced a ₹62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) to further strengthen the sector, deepen domestic value addition and improve India’s global competitiveness. The scheme is also aimed at supporting Indian mobile phone brands, design capabilities and domestic intellectual property.
The latest figures underline the scale of India’s transformation in mobile manufacturing and signal the government’s continued focus on making the country a global hub for electronics production and exports.
