New York: Fuelled by the growth of low-cost handsets in emerging markets like India, smart phones sale is expected to reach 1.2 billion - a 23.1 percent increase over 2013 - by the end of 2014, a latest survey from International Data Corporation (IDC) said.

Emerging markets like India, Indonesia and Russia will drive smart phone sales for the next few years, the US-based research and advisory firm stated.