India’s deeptech sector is on the cusp of a major growth wave, with its total market opportunity projected to reach USD 30 billion by 2030, according to a new report by a leading strategy consulting firm. The surge is being propelled primarily by defence innovation and the global robotics revolution, positioning India as a key player in the next era of advanced technology.
Defence Deeptech: The New Growth Engine
Over the past decade, India has witnessed a sharp rise in deeptech investments, particularly within its defence ecosystem. The nation’s defence budget has doubled to USD 80 billion, outpacing growth rates of global heavyweights like the United States and China during the same period.
The report notes that “India’s deeptech opportunity has grown 2.5 times in the past five years and is poised to be a USD 30 billion juggernaut by 2030.” As of FY2025, India’s deeptech base is estimated at USD 9–12 billion, largely fuelled by expanding defence deeptech spending and growing global demand for robotics.
Robotics: India’s Competitive Edge
India’s emergence as a trusted, low-cost manufacturing and innovation hub outside China is amplifying its influence in the global robotics market. The robotic machines industry, currently valued at USD 60 billion, is forecast to soar to nearly USD 230 billion by 2030.
Within this space, humanoid robots are projected to become a breakout segment, creating a USD 10 billion opportunity worldwide. India’s cost advantage is striking — the production cost of humanoid robots in the country is approximately 73% lower than in the United States. This stems from efficient local integration, lower labour costs, and streamlined sourcing of materials and components.
Key Opportunity Areas
The consulting firm identified several sectors where immediate opportunities exist for Indian companies and investors, including:
Autonomous systems
AI-enabled training and simulation
Advanced energy and propulsion technologies
These technologies are increasingly central to the design and deployment of intelligent and resilient drones, serving both defence and commercial purposes.
Deeptech as India’s Next Economic Driver
Experts believe that India’s growing strength in deeptech could redefine its role in the global innovation economy.
“Deeptech is no longer tomorrow’s bet it’s the ,next economic engine,” the report concludes. “India’s defence-deeptech flywheel is turning and creating investible, predictable returns.”
As global demand for secure, cost-effective, and scalable technology ecosystems accelerates, India’s deeptech sector appears well positioned to emerge as a strategic hub for innovation, production and export in the coming decade.
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