India's non-smartphone electronics shipments surge: Over $14 billion exports in FY25, says ESC; total electronics exports up by 32.47%

India's non-smartphone electronics exports have exceeded $14 billion in FY 2024-25, with total electronics exports reaching $38.57 billion, showing a 32.47 per cent increase year-on-year, as reported by the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC).

Despite smartphones leading exports, non-smartphone sectors have demonstrated significant growth. Various sectors including solar panels, telecom equipment, medical electronics, batteries, and digital processing units have shown substantial contributions, as reported by ANI. Photovoltaic cells generated $1.12 billion, telecom equipment and parts contributed $1.4 billion, whilst rectifiers, inverters, and chargers collectively exceeded USD 2.5 billion. Medical electronics produced $0.4 billion, and PCs and digital processing units contributed USD 0.81 billion.


Electronics currently represents 9 per cent of India's total merchandise exports, increasing from 6.73 per cent in the previous year, demonstrating the sector's increasing significance in the nation's economic growth. The ESC described this achievement as a "strategic inflection point" for India's technology sector.

"This is more than a number, it's a statement of resilience, innovation, and global ambition," said Sandeep Narula, chairman - global outreach, ESC. He noted that Indian exporters demonstrated "remarkable agility and foresight" in managing tariff pressures and evolving global trade patterns.

State-wise export performance shows Tamil Nadu leading with $14.65 billion, followed by Karnataka at $7.8 billion, Uttar Pradesh at $5.26 billion, Maharashtra at $ 3.5 billion, and Gujarat at $1.85 billion.

"Complementing this momentum is India's rapidly evolving semiconductor ecosystem, which is poised to become a cornerstone of the country's tech ambitions," said Vinod Sharma, chairman - electronics, ESC. He referenced the government's approval of four new chip-making units in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh valued at Rs. 4,600 crore, alongside previous major projects including Micron's Rs. 22,516 crore ATMP facility in Gujarat and Tata Electronics' Rs. 91,000 crore fab in Dholera.

The ESC emphasised the introduction of the Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), designed to strengthen domestic component supply chains and decrease import reliance. The industry anticipates this long-awaited initiative to enhance India's manufacturing capabilities.

"This is not a flash in the pan, it's a structural shift," stated Gurmeet Singh, executive director, ESC. He indicated that India remains on course to achieve its USD 200 billion electronics export target by 2030.

The ESC attributed this success to the combined impact of production-linked incentives, duty rationalisation, skilling programmes, and targeted assistance for small and medium enterprises.