India’s smartphone exports to the US more than tripled year-on-year to $1. 47 billion in October despite global challenges, according to government data.

Exports in October last year were $0. 46 billion. Cumulatively, smartphone exports to the United States rose to $10.

78 billion during April-October this fiscal year from $3. 60 billion in the year-ago period, the data showed. There was a decline in shipments on a monthly basis, but now it has improved.

It was $1. 65 billion in April and $2. 29 billion in May.

But, exports fell to $1. 99 billion in June, $1. 52 billion in July, $0.

96 billion in August and $0. 88 billion in September.

The momentum was maintained despite fears that tariff-related uncertainties could impact demand and pricing, an official said. However, on a year-on-year basis, these exports to the US were registering positive growth.

It was $0. 66 billion in April last year and $0.

76 billion in May 2024, $0. 59 billion in June last year, $0. 49 billion in July 2024, $0.

39 billion in August last year and $0. 26 billion in September 2024.

According to the data, India’s worldwide smartphone exports increased from $10. 68 billion to $15.

95 billion in April-October 2025. 49.

35% expansion. The world market continued to show strong double-digit growth due to solid gains in May (66. 54% to $2.

96 billion), June (66. 61% to $2.

68 billion), and September (82. 27% to $1. 68 billion), indicating India’s increasing integration into global supply chains.

The ability to achieve positive growth despite tariff pressure in the US reflects India’s strategic advantages, efficiencies of scale, better production-linked incentives, strengthening vendor ecosystem and continued investment from global smartphone majors, the official said.