The India industrial boiler market size reached USD 359.50 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 535.24 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.52% during 2025-2033. The market is witnessing significant growth due to the widespread adoption of energy-efficient and low-emission boiler and expansion of industrial infrastructure, which is driving the demand for high-capacity boiler.
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 359.50 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 535.24 Million |
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) | 4.52% |
Rising Adoption of Energy-Efficient and Low-Emission Boiler
Currently, the Indian industrial boiler market displays a phenomenal shift towards energy efficient and low-emission boiler systems due to increased environmental concerns and stringent regulatory conditions. Under the national mission on increased energy efficiency, the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT), the government of India is compelling industries toward efficient energy use. It is promising to realize a huge future increase in the demand for high-efficiency boiler. Traditional coal-fired boiler are gradually being replaced with natural gas, biomass and hybrid boiler, which have better combustion efficiency and much lower emission carbon. More importantly, WHRBs are currently to be very convincing as industries engaged in process throw out exhaust heat from their services want to recover that exhausted heat and save the expenses through making their operations more sustainable. Under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the government imposes stricter emission standards; all of this has seen industrial players investing more into low NOx and SOx boiler to comply with these norms. For instance, in February 2025, Parliament is advancing the Boiler (Amendment) Bill, 2024, replacing the 1923 Act to regulate industrial boiler, standardize operations, and enhance safety through construction norms, pressure limits, registration, and periodic inspections. Technological advancements, such as modular boiler designs, digital monitoring systems, and AI-driven performance optimization, are further enhancing operational efficiency and driving adoption. As industries prioritize sustainability and cost reduction, the demand for clean and energy-efficient boiler is expected to grow significantly, making them a cornerstone of India's industrial heating solutions.
Expansion of Industrial Infrastructure Driving Demand for High-Capacity Boiler
The expansion of industrial infrastructure across manufacturing, chemicals, food processing, and power generation sectors is fueling the demand for high-capacity and customized industrial boiler in India. The government’s push for Make in India, along with infrastructure-led programs like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), is accelerating industrial investments. Sectors such as steel, cement, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals are expanding their production capacities, necessitating advanced boiler systems with higher steam output and superior thermal efficiency. Additionally, India’s rapid urbanization and increasing energy needs are prompting investments in power plants, district heating networks, and cogeneration systems, further driving the demand for industrial boiler with high-pressure steam capabilities. For instance, in February 2025, NTPC and NTPC Green Energy announced its plans to invest over $23 billion in Madhya Pradesh for 20GW renewable projects, including solar, wind, and pump hydro, through MoUs with the state government. Companies are focusing on customized boiler solutions tailored to specific industry requirements, integrating automation, IoT-based predictive maintenance, and smart control systems to enhance reliability and performance. With industrial expansion accelerating, the India industrial boiler market is expected to witness substantial growth, supported by strong capital investments and the need for high-performance, scalable, and sustainable boiler technologies.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on application and fuel.
Application Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes chemicals and petrochemicals, paper and pulp, food and beverages, metals and mining, and others.
Fuel Insights:
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Applications Covered | Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Paper, Pulp, Food and Beverages, Metals, Mining, Others |
Fuels Covered | Oil and Gas, Fossil, Non-Fossil, Biomass |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
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