India Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, End Use Industry, and Region, 2025-2033

India Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, End Use Industry, and Region, 2025-2033

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India Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Overview:

The India programmable logic controller (PLC) market size reached USD 532.8 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 807.6 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% during 2025-2033. The demand for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in India is driven by rapid industrial automation, government initiatives like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, expanding manufacturing sectors, smart infrastructure projects, the expansion of Industry 4.0, and rapid adoption of advanced control systems in energy and automotive industries for efficiency and precision.

Report Attribute
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024 USD 532.8 Million
Market Forecast in 2033 USD 807.6 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 4.7%


India Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Trends:

Adoption of Industry 4.0 Technologies

Industry 4.0, alternatively known as the fourth industrial revolution, connects state-of-the-art digital technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and robots with manufacturing and industrial activities. In India, this integration is creating a sweeping change in the industrial sector. As per the IMARC Group, the Indian industry 4.0 industry will touch USD 17.4 Billion in 2033. PLCs are central to this shift by acting as the backbone of automated control systems that facilitate real-time monitoring of data, process control, and easy communication among machines. The inclusion of smart PLCs with IoT functionality enables industries to gather and process information from a multitude of sensors and devices, resulting in better decision-making, predictive maintenance, and increased operational efficiency. This technological transformation is most noticeable in industries like manufacturing, automotive, and energy, where precision, efficiency, and flexibility are essential.

India Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Size

Rising Demand for Automation Across Industries

The propelling demand for automation in India's manufacturing industry is another strong driver of the PLC market. Industries like automotive, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and textiles are highly embracing automation to improve productivity, ensure consistent quality, and cut operational expenditures.​ IMARC Group projects the PLC market to achieve USD 15.96 Billion by 2033. PLCs are central to this development, offering the control and flexibility needed to automate sophisticated industrial processes. In the beverage and food industry, for instance, implementation of industrial process automation systems, such as PLCs, is increasingly on the up to maximize production efficiency, minimize downtime, and guarantee quality output. In the automotive industry as well, PLCs are utilized in such processes as automating assembly lines, ensuring quality control, and inventory management that help mass produce while catering to ever-growing customer demands.

India Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and end use industry.

Type Insights:

  • Hardware and Software 
    • Large PLC 
    • Nano PLC 
    • Small PLC 
    • Medium PLC 
    • Others
  • Services 

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes hardware (large PLC, nano PLC, small PLC, medium PLC, and others) and services.

End Use Industry Insights:

India Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market By End Use Industry

  • Automotive 
  • Energy and Utilities 
  • Chemical and Petrochemical 
  • Oil and Gas 
  • Pulp and Paper 
  • Pharmaceutical 
  • Water and Water Waste Treatment 
  • Food, Tobacco and Beverages 
  • Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use industry have also been provided in the report. This includes automotive, energy and utilities, chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, water and water waste treatment, food, tobacco and beverages, and others.

Regional Insights:

  • North India
  • South India
  • East India
  • West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market News:

  • October 2024: IIT Bombay partnered with ABB India in setting up an electrical machine and drives laboratory at par with global standards, thereby providing students with hands-on knowledge of advanced industrial equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs). With this move, future engineers would be better positioned to handle dynamic energy and industries, and as a result, the industry experienced a workforce adept at new-fangled automation techniques.
  • August 2024: ABB set a milestone by automating more than 10GW of Indian renewable energy projects with IoT-based programmable logic controller (PLC) and SCADA systems. This innovation improved operational efficiency in the renewable sector, which led to a heightening demand for sophisticated PLC solutions. The extensive use of automation in energy projects fueled the progress of India's PLC market.

India Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
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:

  • Type
  • End Use Industry
  • Region
Types Covered
  • Hardware and Software: Large PLC, Nano PLC, Small PLC, Medium PLC, Others
  • Services
End Use Industries Covered Automotive, Energy and Utilities, Chemical and Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper, Pharmaceutical, Water and Water Waste Treatment, Food, Tobacco and Beverages, Others
Regions Covered North India, South India, East India, West India
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Key Questions Answered in This Report:

  • How has the India programmable logic controller (PLC) market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the breakup of the India programmable logic controller (PLC) market on the basis of type?
  • What is the breakup of the India programmable logic controller (PLC) market on the basis of end use industry?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the India programmable logic controller (PLC) market? 
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India programmable logic controller (PLC) market?
  • What is the structure of the India programmable logic controller (PLC) market and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the India programmable logic controller (PLC) market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

  • IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India programmable logic controller (PLC) market from 2019-2033.
  • The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India programmable logic controller (PLC) market.
  • Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India programmable logic controller (PLC) industry and its attractiveness.
  • Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.

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