India has reached a remarkable milestone in its journey as a global manufacturing hub. Apple’s iPhone exports from India hit $10 billion around (Rs 88,730 crore) in the first half of FY25, marking a 75% surge from $5.71 billion during the same period last year, according to The Economic Times.
September Surge Defies Seasonal Trends
Traditionally a quiet month before new iPhone launches, September 2025 saw a surprising export boom — $1.25 billion worth of iPhones shipped from India, up 155% year-on-year. Despite strong domestic demand for the newly launched iPhone 17 series, Indian plants efficiently met global supply needs.
Global Launches Now Include India
For the first time, Apple now ships all iPhone models, including Pro and Pro Max directly from India at launch. Earlier, India-mad