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#India#Counterpoint#Make in India#Foxconn Hon Hai#Apple#Tata Electronics#Samsung

India smartphone production grew 8% year over year in 2025

Source: GSMArena.com - Latest articlesApril 24, 2026
TL;DR:
  • India's smartphone manufacturing grew 8% year over year in 2025, according to Counterpoint's Make in India tracker.
  • Exports rose 28% year over year and accounted for one-third of smartphones manufactured in India.
  • Foxconn Hon Hai grew 48% year over year, while Samsung's exports grew 4%.

India's smartphone manufacturing grew 8% year over year in 2025, according to Counterpoint's Make in India tracker. The growth came from a 28% year over year increase in exports and a 1% rise in domestic shipments, with exports accounting for one-third of all smartphones manufactured in India.

Counterpoint said Foxconn Hon Hai, Apple's main manufacturing contractor, recorded 48% year over year growth in 2025. Tata Electronics, another key Apple assembler, also contributed to export growth. Samsung's exports grew 4% year over year.

The figures show India's smartphone production mix shifting further toward exports in 2025. The report cited Apple-linked manufacturing through Foxconn Hon Hai and Tata Electronics as a major driver, while Samsung posted slower export growth. The source article said strong headwinds still await, but did not provide further details in the excerpt.

Related Questions

How much did India's smartphone production grow in 2025?
8%. Counterpoint said smartphone manufacturing in India increased 8% year over year in 2025.
How important were exports to India's smartphone manufacturing in 2025?
Very important. Exports rose 28% year over year and made up one-third of all smartphones manufactured in India in 2025.
Which companies drove India's smartphone export growth in 2025?
Foxconn Hon Hai and Tata Electronics were key contributors tied to Apple production. Foxconn Hon Hai alone posted 48% year over year growth, while Samsung's exports grew 4%.

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