India’s deeptech sector is on track for rapid expansion, with its market projected to reach USD 30 billion by 2030, driven by strong growth in defence innovation, robotics, and AI-powered technologies, according to a report by Redseer Strategy Consultants. The study highlights India’s rise as a trusted, low-cost global hub outside China, supported by government initiatives and private sector innovation.
The report notes that India’s deeptech opportunity has grown 2.5 times in the past five years, with the current market base estimated at USD 9–12 billion in FY2025. This growth is being propelled by rising investments in defence deeptech and global robotics, both of which are witnessing strong momentum.
“India’s deep tech opportunity has grown 2.5 times in the past 5 years and is poised to be a USD 30 billion juggernaut by 2030. India is emerging as the only trusted, low-cost scale hub outside China. Its deeptech base is being pulled forward by spending in India’s defence deeptech and global robotics,” the report stated.
India has seen a substantial rise in defence deeptech spending, with the national defence budget doubling over the past decade to USD 80 billion. This growth outpaces the expansion recorded by top global spenders like the US and China during the same period.
At the same time, robotics has become a key pillar of India’s deeptech advancement. The global robotics market, currently valued at USD 60 billion, is expected to grow nearly fourfold to USD 230 billion by 2030. Within this, humanoid robots are emerging as a breakout segment, representing a potential USD 10 billion opportunity for India over the same timeframe.
India enjoys a cost advantage of nearly 73% compared to the US in humanoid robot production, thanks to efficient local integration, low labour costs, and optimized sourcing. This makes India an attractive destination for deeptech manufacturing and innovation at scale.
According to the report, immediate areas of potential lie in autonomous systems, AI-enabled training, and advanced energy propulsion technologies, with particular focus on intelligent drone development and deployment.
“Deeptech is no longer tomorrow’s bet — it’s the next economic engine. India’s defence-deeptech flywheel is turning and creating investible, predictable returns,” the report added.
With strategic investments, rising R&D capabilities, and global partnerships, India is positioning itself as a key deeptech hub, ready to rival China’s dominance and redefine the global technology landscape by the end of this decade.
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