| Product Code: ETC090883 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
India`s helicopter import market in 2024 saw significant contributions from top exporting countries such as Metropolitan France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and the USA. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, reflecting the dominance of key players. With a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 110.81% from 2020 to 2024, the industry is showing robust expansion. The notable growth rate of 41.08% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a positive outlook for the Indian helicopter import market, driven by strong demand and strategic partnerships with leading exporting nations.

The India helicopter market will likely experience steady growth in the coming years. The demand for helicopters is expected to rise due to growing needs of the military, corporate sector and other commercial applications such as offshore oil and gas exploration, tourism, medical emergency services etc.
Factors driving growth of the India helicopter market include increasing defence spending by India; expansion of business activities; rising demand from private companies to meet their transport requirements; increased investment in infrastructure development projects related to airports and helipads across major cities; emerging opportunities in remote sensing/surveillance operations due to technological advancements.
Some challenges faced by this industry are limited availability of trained personnel for operation & maintenance, high costs associated with aircraft acquisition & ownership (due to relatively low production volumes), stringent regulatory framework pertaining to aviation safety standards etc.
Key players operating in this space include Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL); Airbus Helicopters India Pvt Ltd.; Boeing Rotorcraft Systems India Private Limited ; Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd.; Indamer Aviation Private Ltd., among others
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Helicopter Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Helicopter Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Helicopter Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Component, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sales Channels, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Helicopter Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for helicopters in sectors such as tourism, medical services, and law enforcement |
4.2.2 Government initiatives to boost domestic helicopter manufacturing and maintenance capabilities |
4.2.3 Growth in offshore oil and gas exploration activities, leading to higher demand for helicopters for transportation |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment and operational costs associated with owning and operating helicopters |
4.3.2 Limited infrastructure and helipads in remote areas, hindering the growth of helicopter services |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges and airspace restrictions impacting the expansion of helicopter operations |
5 India Helicopter Market Trends |
6 India Helicopter Market, By Types |
6.1 India Helicopter Market, By End-users |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By End-users, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial , 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Military , 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Helicopter Market, By Component |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerostructures/Airframes, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Rotary System, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Engine, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Undercarriage, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Avionics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Cabin Interiors, 2021-2031F |
6.3 India Helicopter Market, By Sales Channels |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By OEM, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Maintenance, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Repair, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 India Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Overhaul, 2021-2031F |
7 India Helicopter Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Helicopter Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Helicopter Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Helicopter Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average flight hours per helicopter indicating utilization rates and demand for helicopter services |
8.2 Percentage of government contracts awarded to domestic helicopter manufacturers reflecting industry support and growth |
8.3 Number of helipads constructed or upgraded across key regions showing infrastructure development and market accessibility |
9 India Helicopter Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Helicopter Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Helicopter Market Opportunity Assessment, By Component, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Helicopter Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sales Channels, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Helicopter Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Helicopter Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Helicopter Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |