iPhones manufactured in India have reached a major milestone by crossing USD 50 billion (about ₹4.15 lakh crore) in exports through December 2025. This achievement comes as part of India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which encourages companies to make and export electronics from the country.
Apple, through its partner factories run by Tata Group and Foxconn, has led this growth. In just a few years since joining the smartphone PLI scheme in FY 2022, Apple’s export figure has quickly climbed, making iPhones one of India’s top export categories.
Officials say that Apple shipped about USD 16 billion worth of iPhones in the first nine months of FY 2026 alone, helping push the total above the USD 50 billion mark while there are still three months left in the five-year incentive period.
By comparison, Samsung another major smartphone maker exported around USD 17 billion worth of devices during its five-year PLI period from FY 2021 to FY 2025, showing how quickly Apple’s exports have grown.
Impact on India’s Manufacturing and Jobs
The PLI scheme has helped create a strong electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India. There are now five iPhone factories in the country and about 45 supporting companies, including many MSMEs supplying components and services.
Electronics exports overall have grown significantly in recent years, and the government says it plans to continue supporting the industry even after the current PLI scheme ends next March. Officials also note that electronics products are now among India’s top export items, and the sector supports millions of jobs.
Future Outlook
With three months still left under the PLI plan, the export figure is expected to rise further. The growth of iPhone exports from India reflects the country’s role as a growing global manufacturing hub for smartphones and electronics, attracting investment and creating employment.