Indian Aerospace Market Worth $24Bn by 2016

India’s aerospace industry has experienced significant growth over the last five years. Aircraft demand in India is expected to continue its growth momentum, reaching roughly US $24 billion by 2016 with a CAGR of 15% over the next five years. All segments of the Indian aerospace industry grew substantially, with the OEM market registering maximum growth of approximately 20% CAGR over the last five years. Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has analyzed the Indian aerospace supply chain and presents its findings in its report, “Indian Aerospace Supply Chain Analysis 2011.” High domestic demand of aircraft, introduction of the defense offset policy in 2006 have provided immense opportunities for companies entering this sector. Lucintel’s research indicates that over the next five years, the Indian offset market is expected to witness double-digit growth and reach new highs over the next 10 years primarily driven by India’s procurement plans. The Indian aerospace supply chain is sustaining strong growth through joint ventures (JVs) and partnerships with foreign aerospace players. Low labor costs, coupled with IT competitiveness, is creating JV and partnership opportunities for Indian aerospace supply chain players with global aerospace majors such as Boeing and Airbus for various systems and subsystems manufacturing.