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šŸ’ø Prices of mobile phones to drop. šŸ’°

šŸ“± The central government led by Narendra Modi has taken a key decision. The import duty on parts used in the manufacture of mobile phones has been reduced to 10% from 15% previously.

These parts include battery enclosures, primary lenses, back covers and various mechanical parts made of a combination of plastic and metal. The latest reduction is expected to have a beneficial impact on the mobile phone sector, enhancing market expansion and competitiveness across the globe. šŸ”„ Center has taken this decision to reduce the manufacturing cost of smartphones in India. šŸ‡®šŸ‡³ Import duty has been reduced so that India is at the forefront of the market at par with regional competitors like China and Vietnam. šŸ“ˆ However, the companies in this sector have always wanted to reduce the duty on about a dozen components related to mobile. 🌐 Mobile phone exports from India could triple from $11 billion to $39 billion in the next two years if the government reduces import duties on components and eliminates them in some categories, the Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said earlier. šŸ’° The Indian mobile industry is expected to manufacture mobile phones worth around $50 billion in FY 2024. šŸ’² This is likely to increase to $55-60 billion in the next financial year. Exports are likely to increase to around $15 billion in FY24 and then $27 billion in FY25. šŸ“Š

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