India Autonomous Crane Market Set to Reach USD 638.1 Million by 2035 at 7.2% CAGR
The India Autonomous Crane Market is projected to reach USD 638.1 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Growth is driven by industrialization, infrastructure projects, and government initiatives like Make in India and Smart Cities Mission. Adoption of AI, IoT, and advanced safety technologies is enhancing operational efficiency and safety across construction, logistics, and renewable energy sectors.
The India Autonomous Crane Market is expected to expand significantly between 2025 and 2035, reaching a valuation of USD 638.1 million with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%. Key growth drivers include large-scale infrastructure projects under the National Infrastructure Pipeline, urban redevelopment linked with the Smart Cities Mission, and ambitious renewable energy targets requiring heavy-lift capabilities, particularly in solar, wind, and hydro sectors. Autonomous cranes leverage AI-powered load management, 5G-enabled remote operations, and IoT integration to improve precision, operational efficiency, and workplace safety by minimizing human intervention and accident risks.Market segmentation highlights mobile cranes holding a 65% share due to their flexibility, with payload capacities mostly between 50 to 200 tons dominating demand. Diesel-powered cranes currently account for half of the market, with electric and hybrid options growing due to environmental concerns. Sales are primarily through OEM channels (65%), though aftermarket retrofitting is rising among SMEs. End users include building and construction (50%), marine and offshore (20%), and mining (15%). Major domestic players such as Tata Hitachi and ACE Cranes offer tailored autonomous solutions while global leaders like Liebherr focus on large infrastructure projects.The report underscores technological advances in AI, machine vision, IoT, and robotics as transformative forces, improving real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and collision avoidance. The market outlook remains positive, anticipating continued growth fueled by infrastructure expansion, renewable energy projects, and increased automation adoption, positioning India as a key player in the global autonomous crane ecosystem.
