Apple & Samsung Dominate India’s Smartphone Exports

According to Counterpoint’s ‘Make in India’ Service (March 20, 2025), Apple and Samsung together accounted for 94% of India’s smartphone exports in 2024. Thanks to these two brands, Made in India smartphone shipments grew by 6% YoY.

Top Manufacturers & Growth in 2024

• Samsung remained the top smartphone maker, with 7% YoY growth and 13% increase in exports.
• Vivo ranked second, growing 14% YoY with a 14% market share.
• Foxconn Hon Hai saw a 19% YoY increase, driven by iPhone 13, 14, and 15 production.
• Oppo dropped to fourth place, with a 34% YoY decline in shipments.
• DBG’s shipments grew, fueled by Xiaomi and Realme.
• Tata Electronics was the fastest-growing manufacturer, with 107% YoY growth, mainly producing iPhone 15 & 16 models.
• Dixon emerged as the top overall mobile handset maker, driven by Transsion and Motorola shipments.
• Dixon’s smartphone production grew 39% YoY, thanks to new partnerships with Transsion & Realme.

Why is India’s Smartphone Manufacturing Growing? A key factor is India’s PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) scheme, which has encouraged global brands to expand local production. Companies are also shifting manufacturing to India to reduce dependence on a single country and benefit from a large market, affordable labor, and government support.

Future Outlook Experts predict India’s smartphone manufacturing will grow in double digits in 2025, with increased local production and value addition.