Mobile phone makers seek 13% GST cut amid dip in demand, rising memory prices

Mobile phone makers seek 13% GST cut amid dip in demand, rising memory prices

ICEA says that India is now the world’s second-largest mobile-phone manufacturer by volume, and mobile phones became the country’s largest export product in FY 2025-26

ICEA urges GST cut on mobile phones to 5%

The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has urged the government to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on mobile phones to 5 percent from 18 percent and place the proposal before the next meeting of the GST Council. The industry body said a lower tax rate is needed to make smartphones more affordable […]

Mobile phone GST cut: ICEA asks Centre to reduce smartphone tax from 18% to 5%

India’s smartphone industry has asked the government to cut GST on mobile phones from 18% to 5%. ICEA says rising handset and memory costs are hurting affordability, especially in the sub-₹10,000 segment.

ICEA Urges Govt to Cut GST on Mobile Phones to 5% to Boost Smartphone Adoption

New Delhi, September 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has urged the government to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on mobile phones from the existing 18 per cent to 5 per cent, saying the move could make smartphones more affordable and accelerate digital adoption. The industry body […]