The India smart water meters market size reached USD 187.50 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 306.18 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.60% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by increasing urbanization, supportive government initiatives for sustainable water management, rising demand for efficient water consumption monitoring, advanced Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled solutions, and integration of real-time data analytics for utilities and consumers.
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Key Statistics
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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 187.50 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 306.18 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 5.60% |
Government-Led Smart Water Infrastructure Initiatives
The India smart water meters market growth is primarily driven by government programs such as Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and the Smart Cities Mission, as they support smart water infrastructure initiatives. These programs focus on implementing water conservation methods with efficient utility distribution and digital transformation of municipal services. In addition to this, municipal corporations in cities are actively implementing smart water meters to achieve accurate billing as well as decrease non-revenue water loss and distribute water equitably. For instance, Thane Municipal Corporation, in partnership with Thane Smart City Ltd and Palladium, installed 105,000 AMR-equipped smart water meters to reduce leakage, minimize non-revenue water, ensure accurate billing, and enhance water conservation and operational efficiency. Moreover, smart meter deployment rates have increased due to the mandate to install meters across all urban areas. Besides this, growth opportunities in the upcoming years will emerge due to government support through financial backing combined with policy structures and public-private partnership initiatives. Furthermore, the water infrastructure modernization process of the country relies on smart water meters to meet its sustainable water management needs when faced with increasing water scarcity problems, thereby impelling the market demand.
Rising Adoption of IoT and AMI-Based Solutions
The India smart water meters market share is boosting due to the ongoing transformations through the combination of IoT and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technologies. The water utility sector now opts for modern smart meters instead of traditional mechanical meters because smart meters provide real-time measurement data and remote monitoring capabilities with automatic leak detection functions. In line with this, utilities can establish real-time exchanges with their customers, which strengthens operational processes along with improving transparency in utility operations. Concurrently, the rising market need for data-based water management approaches drives investments into IoT devices that help optimize water usage and discover irregularities. For example, in September 2024, Chennai Metrowater announced plans to install smart water meters in nearly 100,000 commercial, partly commercial, and high-rise buildings across the city. This initiative, part of the Chennai City Partnership programme, aims to encourage judicious water use and reduce non-revenue water, particularly among water-intensive consumers. Additionally, the integration of NB-IoT and LoRaWAN low-power communication networks reduces smart water meter prices while enabling their wider implementation particularly in urban and semi-urban areas. Apart from this, the integration of IoT technology with smart water meters stands as vital for India's water supply network digitalization process, which is enhancing the India smart water meters market outlook.
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 product, meter type, configuration type, component, and application.
Product Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product. This includes electromagnetic meter, ultrasonic meter, electromechanical meter, and others.
Meter Type Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the meter type have also been provided in the report. This includes smart hot-water meter and smart cold-water meter.
Configuration Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the configuration type. This includes automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).
Component Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the component have also been provided in the report. This includes meters and accessories, IT solutions, and communication system.
Application Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes water utilities, commercial, industrial, and residential.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North, South, East, and West India.
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.
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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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Products Covered | Electromagnetic Meter, Ultrasonic Meter, Electromechanical Meter, Others |
Meter Types Covered | Smart Hot-Water Meter, Smart Cold-Water Meter |
Configuration Types Covered | Automated Meter Reading (AMR), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) |
Components Covered | Meters and Accessories, IT Solutions, Communication System |
Applications Covered | Water Utilities, Commercial, Industrial, Residential |
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) |
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