What is the size of the water market in India | Insights, Trends & Growth Analysis 2026

Code: MTA11702 Publication Date: Dec 2025

What is the growth rate of the India Water Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, India Water Market is expanding at a CAGR of around 10.1% during the forecast period 2026-2032.

There are numbers of factors which are contributing in the expansion of the market include growing demand for clean and treated water, rising water consumption across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors, increasing deployment of purification and treatment infrastructure, advancements in water management technologies.

Key Growth Drivers of the India Water Market

  • The adoption of water treatment and purification systems in households is increasing
  • Industrial sectors are witnessing higher need for processed and compliant-quality water
  • The demand is rising for safe drinking and utility water in urban regions
  • Rising awareness regarding water contamination and health safety
  • Increasing investment in distribution pipelines and supply infrastructure

India Water Market Trends

India Water Market is witnessing major growth with notable trends such as rising deployment of smart metering and automated monitoring systems across utilities. Adoption of energy-efficient water treatment and pumping systems is increasing across industrial and municipal sectors. The market is experiencing expanding adoption of household water purification appliances driven by lifestyle shifts and urban population growth. There is growing traction in rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge initiatives. The rise of packaged drinking water consumption continues in retail and commercial categories. Digitization in water resource planning and consumption analytics is becoming more prominent.

Emerging Developments in the India Water Market

India Water Market is progressing through advancements in membrane purification, smart distribution automation, and real-time water quality monitoring technologies. Increasing R&D in chemical-free treatment methods and advanced mineral balancing systems is shaping product innovation. Collaborations between municipal authorities, technology providers, and infrastructure developers are expanding. Growth in water recycling and reuse frameworks in industrial clusters is enhancing sustainability. Expansion of digital utility management platforms is improving operational efficiency. Rising investment in desalination facilities in coastal states is creating new capacity additions.

List of Leading Companies in the India Water Market

Some of the leading companies include:

  • Ion Exchange India Ltd
  • VA Tech Wabag
  • Eureka Forbes
  • Tata Chemicals
  • Pentair Plc
  • Thermax Limited
  • SUEZ India

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