India has removed import duties on selected components used in the manufacturing of mobile phones and other electronic devices. The move eliminates the existing 7.5% and 5% import levies and is expected to benefit manufacturers such as Apple and Xiaomi while strengthening the country’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
The duty exemption covers key components used in wireless charging modules for mobile phones, displays for medical devices and automobiles, and lithium-ion cells. The exemption will remain in effect until 31 March 2029.
According to industry experts, the decision is expected to improve cost competitiveness, increase domestic value addition, and support the localisation of high-value smartphone and electronics manufacturing. The exemption on lithium-ion cells is also expected to encourage greater investment in domestic battery production for consumer electronics and electric mobility.
The policy aligns with India’s broader ambition to expand its electronics manufacturing industry to $500 billion by the 2030 fiscal year.
India’s electronics sector has witnessed significant growth over the past decade. Smartphone production increased 28-fold to ₹5.45 trillion ($57 billion) during the 2024-25 fiscal year, highlighting the country’s growing role as a global manufacturing hub.
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