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India’s smartphone exports hit new highs in August 2025, surging 39% year-on-year to $1.53 billion , with shipments to the United States (its largest market) nearly tripling compared to last year. This boom marks India as the world’s third-largest mobile exporter , reaffirming the success of government policies and the growing appeal of “Made in India” electronics. Key Export Highlights Overall Exports: August 2025 exports rose from $1.09 billion (August 2024) to $1.53 billion. US Market: Shipments to the US rose from $388 million to $965 million. a 148% year-on-year jump . For April–August FY26, exports to the US reached $8.43 billion, comprising nearly 80% of FY25's full-year total. Long-Term Growth: In 2018, India exported just $0.2 billion in phones. By 2025, annual exports will have hit $24.1 billion , a 119-fold increase, putting India ahead of Vietnam in mobile phone exports. Major Drivers: Apple continues to lead, with Indian-assembled iPhone exports grow...

  India has reinforced its position as the third-largest smartphone market globally in 2025, reporting robust growth in sales value and shipment volumes following a two-quarter slump. Major brands, aggressive new launches, and rising demand for premium devices have powered this upturn. Key Market Highlights Market Size and Growth: India’s smartphone industry shipped 70 million units in the first half (H1) of 2025, showing a 0.9% year-over-year growth. Shipments for Q2 alone rose by 7.3–8%, with 37 million units shipped. Value Share Rises: In value terms, India’s share of the global smartphone market rose from 7.7% last year to 7.9% in H1 2025. Premium Shift: The average selling price jumped 8% year-over-year as more consumers upgraded to premium phones. Ultra-premium models (above ₹45,000) saw a 37% growth, the fastest among all price segments. Export Boost: India became the third-largest smartphone exporter with $25 billion in shipments for FY25, only behind Chin...

My current handset these days is "SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE". It is the 2nd smartphone for me (earlier I have used a Nokia 6270 in 2006). Feature-wise wise it's the best phone on the Android platform in the range of 13K-15K. It comes with a 5 MP camera(with flash), inbuilt GPS, Android 2.2, 800MHz processor, 3.5" display, Gorilla Glass display, and Multi-touch input. I have been enjoying the various apps preloaded plus installed by me on the phone. But I came across its real potential yesterday when I got a chance to use its GPS and Google map. I had to go to a very peculiar place in West Delhi where I had never been before. I tried calling a few friends of mine who live in West Delhi, but that was of no help. Then the idea of using the phone clicked for me, and I fed my destination into the phone. BANG, I got the route with landmarks & directions, and I was there within an hour. So it's not wise to say that phones are meant only to make and take calls. It can b...