Lok Sabha Question No. 594 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Import and Export of Cellular Phones
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Dr. M K Vishnu Prasad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 594 ANSWERED ON 03/02/2026

## IMPORT AND EXPORT OF CELLULAR PHONES

## 594. DR. M K VISHNU PRASAD:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री )  be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of import and export of cellular phones during last three years in the country including the State of Tamil Nadu;
- (b) the details of any new proposal to start electronics item manufacturing industry in Tamil Nadu;
- (c) the total share percentage of electronics item manufacturing industry running, State-wise; and
- (d) the details of India depending any electronics items from other countries and the reason therefor?

## ANSWER

वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्यमंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद )

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a) The total number of import and export of Mobile phones during last three years in the country including the state of Tamil Nadu is as under:

## Exports of Mobile Phones

| HS Code     | Commodity Description                                        |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |   2024-25 |
|-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| 85171110    | Push button type                                             |      0.03 |      0.63 |      0.25 |
| 85171190    | Others                                                       |      0.42 |      0.65 |      0.42 |
| 85171219    | Mobile phones, push button type                              |      0.21 |      0    |      0    |
| 85171290    | Other                                                        |      0.2  |      0    |      0    |
| 85171300    | Smartphones                                                  |     70.84 |    151.53 |    226.31 |
| 85171400    | Other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless |      0.11 |      0    |      0    |
| 85171810    | Push button type                                             |      0.15 |      0.24 |      0.4  |
| 85171890    | Other                                                        |      2.27 |      0.4  |      1.35 |
| Grand Total | Grand Total                                                  |     74.23 |    153.45 |    228.73 |

(figures in lakh)

## Import of Mobile Phones

| HS Code     | Commodity Description                                        |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |   2024-25 |
|-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| 85171110    | Push button type                                             |      9.54 |      8.31 |      5.56 |
| 85171190    | Others                                                       |      5.75 |      1.13 |      1.25 |
| 85171290    | Other                                                        |      0.31 |      0    |      0    |
| 85171300    | Smartphones                                                  |     23.39 |     15.38 |      8.88 |
| 85171400    | Other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless |     10.46 |     12.97 |      6.33 |
| 85171810    | Push button type                                             |      4.89 |      3.17 |      4.74 |
| 85171890    | Other                                                        |      4.32 |      5.44 |      3.36 |
| Grand Total | Grand Total                                                  |     58.66 |     46.4  |     30.12 |

(figures in lakh)

(b) & (c) The Schemes of Government of India like Production linked Incentive (PLI), Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors, Electronic Manufacturing Clusters, Electronics Component Manufacturing  Scheme,  continuous  focus  of  Government  under  'Make  in  India', Manufacturing  Mission  announced  in  Budget  FY  2025-26  and  Export  Promotion Mission  are  pan-India  initiatives,  not  limited  to  any  particular  State.  Further,  the benefits are granted to the Companies (Selected after due process), who decide the location of its units.

(d)  Electronics manufacturing is inherently global value chain-led, where production spans  multiple  countries  and  stages.  While  India  has  built  strong  capabilities  in finished goods  manufacturing. primarily in mobile phones, and several  subassemblies,  it  continues  to  depend  on  imports  for  certain  critical  inputs  and components.

To  address  this structurally, the Government  has  introduced  the  Electronics Components  Manufacturing  Scheme  (ECMS).  The  scheme  focuses  on  building indigenous  capabilities  across  key  sub-assemblies  and  components,  including displays, camera modules, PCBAs, mechanics, connectors, and other critical inputs. Over  time,  ECMS  is  expected  to  deepen  domestic  value  addition,  reduce  import reliance, and strengthen India's position in global electronics supply chains.

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