India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment Market 2024–2033

Reports Description

India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment Market was valued at USD 187.8 Million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 329.3 Million by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.62% during the forecast period 2024 - 2033.

Hydrological Equipment is used for various types of measurements and data analysis such as measuring the flow of water, and water level. Examples of hydrological equipment include water quality monitoring equipment, water level measurement equipment, river and open channel flow measurement equipment, rainfall measurement equipment, ultrasonic flow meters, magnetic flow meters, and ocean wave and current modelling equipment.

Meteorological instruments provide reliable and accurate meteorological data analysis. These meteorological instruments include a standard weather station, automatic weather station, rain gauge, rainfall recorder and logger, evaporation recorder, snow water equivalent recorder, pyranometer for shortwave and global radiation, cup counter anemometer, wind vane and temperature humidity recorder.

India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment Market Growth Factors

The hydrological and meteorological equipment are employed by hydrology practitioners to study and ameliorate the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth and other planets. the science of hydrology includes hydro-meteorology, surface hydrology, hydrogeology, drainage basin management and water quality, where water plays the central role.

India's hydrological and meteorological equipment market is driven by various factors such as changing climatic situations, increasing uncertainties in rainfall, growing marine and industry in India, growing need for continuities weather monitoring to enable disaster management, increasing investment of government and private players in hydrological and meteorological research and development.

An increasing number of extreme weather is expected to propel the demand for metrological equipment in India. For instance, since 1901 India experienced the hottest February in 2023.

Furthermore, according to Indian Metrological Department Himachal Pradesh recorded the highest number of days with extreme weather at 149, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 141, and Kerala and Uttar Pradesh with 119 each. Eight states recorded more than 100 days of extreme weather. Heavy rains, floods and landslides were recorded on 208 days in 2023 in the whole of India.

In India, extreme weather events like these becoming frequent and are expected to get worse due to climate change. India is among the countries most affected by the impacts of extreme weather events. Thus, to cope with such extreme weather events government of India is heavily investing in metrological research and development, which in turn drives the demand for metrological and hydrological equipment.

For instance, the Government of India has approved the National Hydrology project as a World Bank supported Central Sector Scheme with a total outlay of INR 3640 crores for National Hydrology Project (NHP) and Rs. 39.76 crores for the establishment of the National Water Informatics Centre (NWIC) as a repository of nation-wide water resources data.

Through this project government of India is aiming to establish &; strengthen monitoring networks in project states, with a focus on deploying new sensors, data storage, and telemetry technologies across the whole country to establish comprehensive, modern, automated, real-time monitoring systems for surface water and groundwater.

This project is expected to be completed by September 2025, such projects and initiatives are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market during the forecast period.

India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment Market: Restraints

Various factors such as the high cost of hydrological and meteorological equipment, lack of skilled expertise and manpower to manufacture and operate hydrological and meteorological equipment, less adaption in undeveloped states, complexity of weather forecasting models, dynamic nature of atmospheric variables and supply chain disruptions are restraining the India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment market growth.

Furthermore, the Lack of effective automation in hydrological and meteorological equipment, occurrences of false weather alarms and the requirement of high capital investment to implement hydrological and meteorological projects are expected to restrain the market growth during the forecast period.

India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment Market: Opportunities

Technological advancements, growing demand for accurate weather monitoring conditions, integration of artificial intelligence and IoT technologies in hydrological and meteorological equipment, supportive government policies such as the Make in India Initiative, Production Linked Incentive Scheme, growing investment in hydrological and meteorological projects are expected to create significant opportunities for the market during the forecast period.

Hydrological and Meteorological equipment manufacturers are focusing on developing innovative, advanced and differentiated meteorological equipment to serve the specific requirements of end-use industries, which is expected lucrative opportunities for market growth during the forecast period.

Furthermore, factors such as the rise in maritime commerce and transport activities in coastal states of India, increasing offshore renewable wind energy projects across India, and growing technological advancements in hydrographic survey equipment are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market during the forecast period.

India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment Market: Segmentation Analysis

India's Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment market is segmented by equipment type, sales channel and region. By Equipment type, the market is segmented into hydrological and meteorological equipment. Among all of these, hydrological equipment held the highest market share in 2023 and is expected to keep its dominance during the forecast period.

Hydrological equipment includes Surface water velocity sensors, current meters, groundwater level loggers, radar water level sensors, compact bubblers, pressure level sensors, multi-parameter water quality sonde, contact gauge, side looking dopplers and data loggers. Increasing investment in hydrological projects across India to cope with water scarcity is expected to drive the market growth of this segment.

For instance, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India are working together to bring improved water and irrigation services to farmers in Karnataka state. The Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Management Investment Program is helping people in the state manage the water in river basins so that it can be shared equally among the various users minimizing impacts to the environment.

Furthermore, the Government of India has launched the National Hydrology Project (NHP) with the help World Bank to improve the extent and accessibility of water resources information and strengthen institutional capacity to enable improved water resources planning and management across India. Thus, such projects and investments are expected to drive the segment growth during the forecast period.

Distribution channel, India's hydrological and meteorological equipment market is segmented into direct and indirect distribution channels. Among all of these, the Indirect distribution channel held the highest market share in 2023 and is expected to keep its dominance during the forecast period. Indirect distribution involves third parties, like warehouses, wholesalers, and retailers.

Key players operating in this market do sell their equipment through this distribution channel. Direct distribution gives companies more control over the whole process. Direct distribution is a direct-to-consumer approach where the manufacturer controls all aspects of distribution.

Report Scope

Feature of the Report	Details
Market Size in 2024	USD 187.8 Million
Projected Market Size in 2033	USD 329.3 Million
Market Size in 2023	USD 178 Million
CAGR Growth Rate	5.62% CAGR
Base Year	2023
Forecast Period	2024-2033
Key Segment	By Type, End User, Sales Channel and Region
Report Coverage	Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends
Country Scope	India
Buying Options	Request tailored purchasing options to fulfil your requirements for research.

India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment Market: Regional Analysis

India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment market is segmented into North India, South India, East India, and West India. Among all these regions, North India held a significant market share of the India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment Market in 2022 and is expected to grow at a significant pace during the forecast period. Northern states such as Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, J&K, Bihar and Haryana are driving the market growth of this region.

South India is expected to create significant opportunities for the market during the forecast period owing to increasing investment in hydrological projects and growing maritime trade activities in this region. States such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu are driving the market growth of this region.

West India is expected to emerge as a potential region during the forecast period. States like Maharashtra, Gujrat, and Madhya Pradesh are playing a major role in driving the growth of this region.

Source: Custom Market Insights analysis.

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India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment Market: Recent Developments

• In August 2022, Astra Microwave Products joint venture company (JVC) -- Astra Rafael Comsys started manufacturing, integration, customization and product support of Electro Optic (EO) systems in addition to its existing business line. This new product line (EO) will enable JVC to compete in the upcoming EO systems business of about $600 million in India in the next 5 to 8 years.

• Recently Gill Instruments Ltd, a world leader in ultrasonic anemometers and compact weather stations, has launched a new multi-function professional weather station named as MetPak Pro with the ability to connect up to four external measurement devices.

• In April 2022, Mechatronics Pvt Ltd, an SME which has a presence in Hootagalli, Mysuru, announced the expansion of its operations by investing 18.6 crore INR in a new Design & Manufacturing unit at KIADB’s Immavu Industrial area.

List of the prominent players in the India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment Market:

• Astra Microwave Products Limited
• Aveli Global Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• Encardio Rite
• Geomax AG
• Gill Instruments Limited
• Hach Company
• Info Electronics Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
• In-Situ Inc.
• R. Instruments
• Kaizen Imperial
• Mechatronics Systems Pvt. Ltd.
• Obel Systems Private Limited
• K. Engineering Corporation
• SEBA Hydrometrie GmbH & Co. KG
• Swan Environmental Private Limited
• Vaisala Oyj
• Virtual Hydromet
• Others

These key players are adopting various growth strategies such as mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, expansion, strategic alliances, new product launches, etc. to enhance their business operations and revenues.

The India Hydrological and Meteorological Equipment Market is segmented as follows:

By Type

• Hydrological Equipment’s
  • Surface Water Velocity Sensors
  • Current Meters
  • Groundwater Level Logger
  • Radar Water Level Sensors
  • Compact Bubblers
  • Pressure Level Sensors
  • Multi-parameter Water Quality Sonde
  • Contact Gauge
  • Side Looking Dopplers
  • Data Loggers

• Meteorological Equipment’s
  • Rain Gauge
  • Precipitation gauge Measurement
  • Disdrometer (Parsivel- laserWeather sensor)
  • Wind Speed and Direction Sensor
  • Ceilometers
  • AT/RH Sensor
  • Snow Depth Sensors
  • Snow Gauge

By End User

• Indian Meteorological Department
• Space Research & Sciences (ISRO, NESAC)
• Environmental Engineering & Audit Agencies (NEERI, TERI, etc.)
• Marine & Costal Security
• Research Institutes Laboratories (SASE, IISER, NIOT)
• Central Water Resources Management Department
• Irrigation Department
• Agriculture
• Water Utility Companies
• Hydropower Plants
• National Hydrological Projects
• Research and Academia

By Sales Channel

• Direct Sales
• In Direct Sales