How Big Is the India Craft Beer Market | Industry Trends & Forecast 2025

Q: What is the expected growth rate of the India craft beer market?

The India craft beer market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% during 2025–2031.

Q: What are the key drivers of the craft beer market in India?

Major drivers are rising demand for artisanal beverages, changing urban lifestyles, and the expansion of brewpubs and microbreweries.

Q: What are the major challenges faced by India’s craft beer market?

High excise duties, lack of cold chain infrastructure, and regulatory barriers across states are key challenges.

Q: Which segments are contributing most to the India craft beer market?

On-trade segments such as brewpubs and taprooms dominate, while off-trade retail sales are growing in Tier 1 cities.

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Publication Date: Jul 2025

What is the growth rate of the India Craft Beer Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the India craft beer market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period 2025–2031.

The growth of India craft beer market is expanding fast due to the increasing preference for premium alcoholic beverages, rising urban millennial population, and the emergence of homegrown microbreweries across major Indian cities.

Key Growth Factors of the India Craft Beer Market

Rising demand for premium, flavourful, and artisanal alcoholic beverages
Evolving consumer’s preferences among urban youth toward low-alcohol and innovative brews
Growth in microbreweries and brewpubs across metros and Tier 1 cities
Expanding middle-class population with increased disposable income
Influence of global beer culture and tourism
Favourable state-level excise reforms supporting craft brewing

India Craft Beer Market Trends

The India craft beer market is undergoing for the transformation with emerging trends such as the interest in unique, locally sourced ingredients such as Indian spices, fruits, and herbs. There is a growing shift from mainstream lager toward IPAs, wheat beers, and sours. Innovations are continued to happen especially in the packaging with cans and growlers, as well as e-commerce alcohol delivery (in select states), is gaining traction. The focus of consumers is also shifting toward sustainable brewing and community-led taprooms.

Emerging Developments in the India Craft Beer Market

New developments are occurring in the market include experimental batches, collaborations between microbreweries, and the entry of craft beer in retail stores beyond brewpubs. Startups are innovating with organic, gluten-free, and seasonal variants. Smart brewing systems, AI-based fermentation controls, and local sourcing strategies are shaping the future of India's craft brewing landscape.