India consumer durables market projected to reach Rs 3–3.25 lakh crore by 2030

A BCG-CII report forecasts 8–10% annual growth in India’s consumer durables market through 2030, with room air conditioners leading demand. It identifies a Rs 40,000–50,000 crore domestic value-addition opportunity through component localisation, R&D and export-focused manufacturing.

— Source publishedSun, 27 Sept, 2026, 16:13 IST·First seen Sun, 27 Sept, 2026, 16:31 IST·Source Times of India · Business

What happened

Consumer durables market in India · BCG and CII forecast India’s consumer durables market will reach Rs 3-3.25 lakh crore by 2030, led by room air conditioners.

Key facts

  • Rs 3-3.25 lakh crore market size by 2030
  • 8-10% annual growth through 2030
  • Rs 40,000-50,000 crore domestic value-addition opportunity
  • USD 30-35 billion market size by 2030
  • 25-70% current bill-of-materials localisation

Why this matters

Prioritize room air conditioners, supplier localisation and product R&D to capture an Indian durables market projected to grow 8–10% annually through 2030.

What to watch

  • RAC seasonal sell-through versus normal monsoon and summer temperature patterns.
  • Growth in housing completions, urban household formation and consumer-durable financing penetration.
  • Domestic capacity announcements for compressors, motors, PCBs, semiconductors, heat exchangers and energy-efficient components.
  • Changes in PLI incentives, import duties, BIS standards, energy-label rules and refrigerant regulations.
  • Bill-of-materials localisation percentages in company disclosures and changes in gross-margin guidance.