India is world's 2nd largest mobile manufacturer; 99.2% of phones sold in India now made locally
On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India has become the world's second-largest mobile manufacturing country, with over 300 units against 2 in 2014.
Summary
On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said India has become the world's second-largest mobile manufacturing country. India had only 2 mobile manufacturing units in 2014 and now has over 300. In 2014-15 only 26% of mobile phones sold in India were made in India; today 99.2% are. The manufacturing value of mobile phones has risen from ₹18,900 crore in FY14 to ₹4,22,000 crore, with exports crossing ₹1,29,000 crore in 2024.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 4 Feb 2025, New Delhi
- Rank
- World's 2nd largest mobile manufacturer
- Units
- 2 in 2014; over 300 now
- Made in India share
- 26% (2014-15) to 99.2%
- Manufacturing value
- ₹18,900 crore (FY14) to ₹4,22,000 crore
- Exports
- Over ₹1,29,000 crore in 2024
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to Ashwini Vaishnaw on 4 February 2025, what is India's rank among mobile manufacturing countries?
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Correct answer: C — Second
PIB (4 Feb 2025): India has become the world's 2nd largest mobile manufacturing country, i.e. Second.
What share of mobile phones sold in India are now made in India, as per the data shared on 4 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 99.2%
PIB (4 Feb 2025): 99.2% of all mobile phones sold in India are made in India, against 26% in 2014-15.
Consider the following statements about India's mobile manufacturing, based on data shared on 4 February 2025: 1. India had only 2 mobile manufacturing units in 2014 and has over 300 now. 2. Mobile phone exports crossed ₹1,29,000 crore in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (4 Feb 2025): India had only 2 mobile manufacturing units in 2014 and now has over 300, and exports crossed ₹1,29,000 crore in 2024. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.