The façade and fenestration market in India has witnessed notable evolution in recent years, largely influenced by changing architectural preferences, advancements in technology, and sustainability initiatives.
Doors and windows have great importance in the minds of consumers while planning for a new building or renovating an existing building. The overall façade and cladding market is estimated at 100 million square meters. The growth rate in the past was at 12-18%, and the demand is rising because of an increase in awareness about sustainable construction, not only for aesthetics but also for functional values.
The performance of the façade & fenestration industry would be proportionate to the performance of the Indian real estate sector. The Real Estate Industry in India’s Market size is estimated at USD 0.33 trillion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.04 trillion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 25.60% during the forecast period (2024-2029). The Indian façade market size reached US$2,855.4 million in 2023. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach US$5,431.9 million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.18% during 2024-2032 (IMARC Group report). The increasing construction activities, the rising number of commercial spaces, and the growing number of remodelling and upgrading projects represent some of the key factors driving the market.
The WFM Media Team interrogated many experts, including architects, window and door manufacturers, and façade and fenestration consultants, to gather information on the ongoing industry market, trends, and performance. In this edition’s cover story, we are clubbing the facts we assimilated to give our readers a fair idea of the performance of the industry, considering the current state and the future perspective, 10 years from now. Readers of this edition’s cover story will benefit from the amalgamation of industry insights, providing them with a well-rounded understanding of the current industry performance and trends and a glimpse into the future possibilities of the façade and fenestration.