India Wastewater Treatment Market Size, Share, Trends, Analysis and Report 2025-2033
- Ruby Arora
- Aug 28, 2025
- 3 min read
Wastewater Treatment Market in India 2025:
How Big is the India Wastewater Treatment Industry?
The India wastewater treatment market size reached USD 9.64 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 18.63 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.60% during 2025-2033.
Market Statistics
Base Year: 2024
Historical Years: 2019-2024
Forecast Years: 2025-2033
Market Size in 2024: USD 9.64 Billion
Market Size in 2033: USD 18.63 Billion
Market Growth Rate (CAGR) 2025-2033: 7.60%
India Wastewater Treatment Market Trends and Drivers:
The India wastewater treatment market growth is being driven by high urbanization, industrialization, and growing pressure on water resources. In essence, as population growth continues to rise and cities become increasingly populated, the volume of wastewater generated has risen significantly, leading municipal authorities as well as industries to invest in effective wastewater management systems. Besides this, stringent environmental regulations by regulatory bodies like the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) are mandating effluent treatment before discharge, hence raising the demand for advanced treatment technologies. Additionally, government initiatives like the Namami Gange Program and AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) are continuously encouraging development and upgrading of sewage treatment plants in urban and town areas. Apart from this, the water reuse policy in different states is also encouraging industries and municipalities to use recycled water in non-potable applications such as landscaping, industrial cooling, and toilet flushing. Apart from this, different industry sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals, and food processing are also increasingly understanding that they would have to reduce their water footprint and, hence, are turning towards Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and other high-efficiency treatment technologies.

In addition, greater utilization of public-private partnerships (PPP) in the water sector is enhancing quality of service, financing, and operational effectiveness in the deployment of treatment plants. At the same time, advancements in membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, and real-time monitoring tools are enhancing wastewater treatment as a product of efficiency and scalability. Besides that, increasing participation from startups and technology companies is introducing data-driven and automated solutions that help optimize energy usage, minimize sludge creation, and lower costs. Public campaigns regarding water conservation and eco-friendly lifestyles are also affecting residential estates, office buildings, and institutions to adopt decentralized treatment technology. The greater cost of freshwater acquisition is another impetus compelling industries to recycle and reuse water as much as possible. Further, climate change-fanned water shortage problems are accelerating the demand for efficient wastewater treatment systems. Overall, the cumulative effect of regulatory compulsion, water shortages, urban growth, industrial responsibility, and technological innovations is positioning India's wastewater treatment industry as a bastion of sustainable industrial and urban growth.
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India Wastewater Treatment Market Report Segmentation:
The report has segmented the market into the following categories:
Product Type Insights:
Chemicals
Disinfection Equipment
Filtration Equipment
Membrane Systems
Others
Technology Insights:
Primary Treatment
Secondary Treatment
Tertiary Treatment
Application Insights:
Municipal Wastewater
Industrial Wastewater
Regional Insights:
North India
South India
East India
West India
Top Players Analysis:
The report provides a detailed analysis of the competitive environment. It covers various aspects such as market structure, positioning of key players, top strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant. Furthermore, the report includes comprehensive profiles of all major companies.
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Other Key Points Covered in the Report:
COVID-19 Impact on the Market
Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Strategic Recommendations
Market Dynamics
Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
Market Drivers and Success Factors
SWOT Analysis
Value Chain Analysis
Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
Top Winning Strategies
Recent Industry News
Key Technological Trends & Development
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