Locomotive Market Size in India | Industry Trends & Forecast 2025

Code: MTA9996 Publication Date: Oct 2025

What is the growth rate of the India Locomotive Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, India Locomotive Market is expanding at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

There are numbers of factors which are contributing in the expansion of the market include need for improved railway infrastructure, increasing demand for efficient freight transport, and government initiatives focused on modernization and electrification of railway networks.

Key Growth Drivers of the India Locomotive Market

  • The demand for efficient and eco-friendly locomotives
  • The government investments in rail infrastructure development
  • Expansion of rail networks for freight and passenger transport
  • The rising demand for electrification and smart railway technologies
  • Growing need for fast and high-capacity locomotives to improve transportation efficiency

India Locomotive Market Trends

The India Locomotive Market is set to grow, driven by the ongoing electrification of the railway network, which is a key initiative for reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The market is also being greatly affected by the move toward high-speed trains and the growing need for freight locomotives. Using AI and automation in locomotives and other technological advances are making operations run more smoothly. The government plans to modernize and expand railway systems, which will likely keep changing market trends. There is also a growing need for hybrid and electric trains that are cheaper to run and have less of an effect on the environment.

Emerging Developments in the India Locomotive Market

The India Locomotive Market is evolving with a focus on new locomotive designs that incorporate energy-efficient technologies. There has been a significant increase in research and development activities aimed at making locomotives that use less fuel, produce fewer emissions, and last longer. There are more electrified corridors as the electrification of rail tracks moves forward. People are starting to like hybrid locomotives more due to they are more flexible and produce fewer emissions. Digital technologies and predictive maintenance solutions are also being added to locomotives to make them more reliable and cut down on downtime. There is also a strong push to make locomotives, which would reduce the need for imports.

List of Leading Companies in the India Locomotive Market

Some of the leading companies include:

  • Indian Railways
  • GE Transportation
  • Siemens
  • Alstom
  • Bombardier
  • BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited)
  • ABB India

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