India Smart Wearable Market Size

India Smart Wearable Market Analysis

The India Smart Wearables market is expected to register a CAGR of 23.91% over the forecast period (2022 - 2027). Increased consumer awareness of the need to adopt energy-efficient products, changing lifestyles, rising incomes, and improved living standards drive consumers to spend more on utilities, fostering market expansion. Furthermore, the market has chances for growth due to technical developments, increased availability of low-cost, high-quality products, and other factors.

• The regional government bodies are implementing new policies which may significantly drive the market. For instance, in February 2022, The Indian government unveiled a new phased manufacturing scheme to encourage the domestic production of wearable and hearable devices (PMP). Most components used to make wearable, and hearable gadgets will no longer be subject to customs tax beginning on April 1, 2022, while importing such goods will range from 15 to 20 % from FY23 to FY26. While there will be a 20% tariff on imported smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers, true wireless stereos, headphones, earbuds, neckbands, and headsets, there will be a 0% to 15% duty on imported components between FY23 and FY26.
• According to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, The Government of India (GOI) has commenced various initiatives to strengthen the medical devices sector, emphasizing research and development (R&D) and 100% FDI for medical devices to boost the market. Between April 2000 and December 2021, the amount of FDI that entered the medical and surgical equipment market was 2.35 billion dollars. Medical gadget imports account for 75-80% of the country's total. In 2019-20, exports totaled USD 2.51 billion; by 2025, they are projected to reach USD 10 billion. Increasing government initiatives will create opportunities for the studied market to grow.
• In June 2021, DRDO conducted research and development on the exoskeleton technology for several years to make soldiers' lives safer and more comfortable. It hasn't yet deployed any operational technologies in this area, though. While China, amid the border tensions, came out with military-grade exoskeleton suits powered and used for carrying ammunition. The Chinese border defense troops began employing non-powered exoskeletons in the latter half of 2020 to aid in tasks like supply delivery and patrol.
• In June 2021, GoQii, the manufacturer of a smart wearable, announced the release of a new item named Smart Vital Junior. A special fitness band for children called the GoQii Smart Vital Junior is being released when the prospect of a third COVID-19 wave hangs over the younger generation. The GoQii Smart Vital Junior will serve as a helping tool for children and monitor changes in blood oxygen levels, heart rate, and temperature levels in real-time-vitals that are important during COVID-19. According to medical professionals, children are expected to be affected by the third COVID-19 wave.