Engineering Industry in India

In FY24, exports of engineering goods stood at US$ 109.32 billion, reflecting a marginal growth of 2.1% of YoY growth.

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Robust
Demand

*The Indian electrical equipment market is set to experience significant growth in the coming years, with a forecasted incremental growth of Rs. 6,44,533 crore (US$ 76.24 billion) at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3% from FY24 to FY28.

*Market size for the Indian Construction Equipment Market stood at US$ 7.2 billion in FY23 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 15% for next 5 years, as per the estimates of CII.​

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Attractive
Opportunities

*In the Union Budget FY26, the government announced capex of Rs. 11,21,000 crore (US$ 128.42 billion) (3.1% of GDP).

*5,614 km highways built in FY25 vs 5,150 km target; record capex Rs. 2,50,000 crore (US$ 28.53 billion) (↑21% YoY, ↑45% vs FY23).

*An Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) will be managed by National Housing Bank, which will enable creation of infrastructure in Tier 2 and 3 cities by supporting viability gap funding, enabling creation of more bankable projects, enhancing access to external funding, among others.

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Policy
Support

*De-licensed engineering sector; 100% FDI permitted.​​

*The capital goods sector in India benefits from a liberal policy regime, with no industrial licensing, 100% FDI under the automatic route (except from land-border nations), unrestricted technology transfer payments, and no import or export restrictions.

*The National Capital Goods Policy (2016) aims to boost India’s capital goods sector by raising its manufacturing share from 12% in 2016 to 20% by 2025, doubling production, increasing exports to 40% of output, and advancing technology capabilities to global standards.

*Indian Electrical Equipment Industry Mission Plan (2012-22), aims to make India as a preferred destination for production of electrical equipment to achieve an output of US$ 100 billion by balancing the trade deficit in the sector.

Policy Support

Higher
Investments

*To enhance opportunities for private investment in infrastructure - Infrastructure Finance Secretariat is being established who will assist all stakeholders for more private investment in infrastructure, including railways, roads, urban infrastructure, and power.​​

*The Government’s ‘Vision Plan 2030’ proposed an action plan to become a manufacturing and export hub for construction equipment and propel the development of world-class infrastructure in the country.​​

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Last updated: Feb, 2026

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