India Wastewater Treatment Plants Market Size and Report 2033

India Wastewater Treatment Plants Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Plant Category, Process, Operating Mode, End User Industry, and Region, 2025-2033

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India Wastewater Treatment Plants Market Overview:

The India wastewater treatment plants market size reached USD 4.33 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 7.35 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.04% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by rapid urbanization, industrial expansion, stricter environmental regulations, rising water scarcity, increasing government investments, ongoing advancements in treatment technologies, and growing public awareness of sustainable water management.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 4.33 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 7.35 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033	6.04%

India Wastewater Treatment Plants Market Trends:

Growing Adoption of Advanced Treatment Technologies

The wastewater treatment industry in India currently changing direction toward implementing advanced technologies including membrane bioreactors (MBR) and moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBR) together with zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) systems. This shifting trend is boosting the India wastewater treatment plants market share. Businesses and municipalities are making investments in high-efficiency solutions because regulatory bodies maintain strict discharge regulations as industrial activities continue to expand. The combination of biological treatment with membrane filtration in MBR technology delivers high-quality treated water through reduced plant sizes. Moreover, the textile industry along with chemical and pharmaceutical sectors have adopted ZLD systems to recover their wastewater because they face strict wastewater discharge regulations. For example, in November 2024, Mercedes-Benz upgraded its wastewater treatment systems at its Chakan factory in Maharashtra after regulatory lapses were identified, reinforcing compliance with strict discharge regulations. This move sets a precedent for industrial players, encouraging the adoption of advanced treatment solutions. Besides this, the emerging decentralized wastewater treatment plants have become an essential response to inadequate sewage infrastructure problems in both urban and rural locations. Furthermore, the increasing awareness about water shortages and contamination along with the rising need for efficient wastewater treatment solutions are driving the India wastewater treatment plants market growth.

India Wastewater Treatment Plants Market Size

Increased Government and Private Sector Investments

Government initiatives such as the Namami Gange Programme, Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), and Jal Jeevan Mission are driving significant investments in wastewater treatment infrastructure across India. The programs dedicate resources to upgrade sewage treatment plants (STPs) and strengthen effluent treatment operations for industries as well as establish better wastewater control systems in urban and semi-urban regions. For instance, as of December 2024, the Namami Gange Programme has sanctioned 203 sewerage infrastructure projects, aiming to create 6,255 million liters per day (MLD) sewage treatment capacity in the Ganga Basin, significantly expanding wastewater treatment capabilities in the region. Concurrently, private sector involvement through public-private partnerships (PPPs) is increasing since it enables private funding, technological expertise, and operational skills for higher performance. Additionally, state governments create incentives to motivate industrial operations to build their effluent treatment plants (ETPs) and wastewater recycling projects for non-drinking water purposes. Furthermore, the investment deficit for wastewater management in India gets support from international funding agencies and development banks through their project investments. As a result, climate change awareness along with increased and stricter environmental regulations is boosting upcoming investments in wastewater treatment from both government bodies and the private sector, thereby enhancing the India wastewater treatment plants market outlook.

India Wastewater Treatment Plants Market Segmentation

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 type, plant category, process, operating mode, and end user industry.

Type Insights:

Municipal
Industrial

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes municipal and industrial.

Plant Category Insights:

Less Than 50 MLD
51-100 MLD
101-200 MLD
201-500 MLD
Above 501

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the plant category have also been provided in the report. This includes less than 50 MLD, 51-100 MLD, 101-200 MLD, 201-500 MLD, and above 501.

Process Insights:

Moving Bed Biological Reactor (MBBR)
Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the process. This includes moving bed biological reactor (MBBR) and sequencing batch reactor (SBR).

Operating Mode Insights:

EPC
BOO
BOOT

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the operating mode have also been provided in the report. This includes EPC, BOO, and BOOT.

End User Industry Insights:

Refineries
Pharmaceuticals
Power
Steel
Chemicals
Paper and Pulp
Sugar
Textile
Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user industry. This includes refineries, pharmaceuticals, power, steel, chemicals, paper and pulp, sugar, textile, 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, South, East, 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 Wastewater Treatment Plants Market News

In September 2024, Bisleri International partnered with the Government of Goa to enhance waste management practices in Mormugao. The collaboration focuses on educational programs and improving the efficiency of waste collection, segregation, and recycling processes.
In May 2024, Schneider Electric automated India's largest single-stage wastewater treatment plant in Delhi, capable of treating 564 million liters per day. This initiative supports the Namami Gange project and emphasizes sustainability by producing around 50% of its energy needs through biogas.

India Wastewater Treatment Plants Market Report Coverage

Report Features	Details
Base Year of the Analysis	2024
Historical Period	2019-2024
Forecast Period	2025-2033
Units	Billion USD
Scope of the Report	Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment: Type Plant Category Process Operating Mode End User Industry Region
Types Covered	Municipal, Industrial
Plant Categories Covered	Less Than 50 MLD, 51-100 ML, 101-200 MLD, 201-500 MLD, Above 501
Processes Covered	Moving Bed Biological Reactor (MBBR), Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)
Operating Modes Covered	EPC, BOO, BOOT
End User Industries Covered	Refineries, Pharmaceuticals, Power, Steel, Chemicals, Paper and Pulp, Sugar, Textile, Others
Regions Covered	North India, South India, East India, West India
Customization Scope	10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support	10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format	PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the India wastewater treatment plants market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What is the breakup of the India wastewater treatment plants market on the basis of type?
What is the breakup of the India wastewater treatment plants market on the basis of plant category?
What is the breakup of the India wastewater treatment plants market on the basis of process?
What is the breakup of the India wastewater treatment plants market on the basis of operating mode?
What is the breakup of the India wastewater treatment plants market on the basis of end user industry?
What is the breakup of the India wastewater treatment plants market on the basis of region?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the India wastewater treatment plants market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India wastewater treatment plants?
What is the structure of the India wastewater treatment plants market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the India wastewater treatment plants 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 wastewater treatment plants market from 2019-2033.
The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India wastewater treatment plants 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 wastewater treatment plants 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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