Deeptech growth is expected in autonomous systems, AI-enabled training, energy propulsion technologies, and the development of intelligent drones.

For Indian firms, near-term growth concerns include autonomous systems, AI-enabled military training tools, and advanced drone propulsion technologies.

Redseer highlights that a strategic mix of defense needs, cost competitiveness, and innovation-driven startups will redefine India’s role in global technology supply chains.

Production costs for humanoid robots in India are roughly 73% lower than in the United States, boosting competitiveness in robotics manufacturing.

Analysts urge investors and policymakers to act quickly to capitalize on advances in defense tech, robotics, and other deeptech sectors.

India’s deeptech market is on track to reach about $30 billion by 2030, up from an estimated $9–12 billion in FY2025, driven by defence innovation and robotics adoption.

The country is emerging as a trusted, low-cost global hub outside China, aided by strong cost advantages and seamless local integration that make it attractive for scaling deeptech ventures.

Redseer identifies immediate opportunities in autonomous systems, AI-enabled training, and energy propulsion technologies, with a focus on intelligent and resilient drones.

Policy support, targeted capital deployment, and supply-chain upgrades are seen as essential to translate capability into scalable industry, helping India become a lower-cost, trusted manufacturing hub outside China and to attract multinational supply chains and venture funding.

The report notes that combining strategic defense needs with cost advantages and startup innovation will reshape India’s position in global tech supply chains.

The sector encompasses AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and energy propulsion, positioning it as a major economic engine that links national security with global industrial demand.