India Metal Powder Market Overview, 2030

India's metal powder market is undergoing a strategic transformation, driven by the country’s expanding automotive, aerospace, and infrastructure sectors. Historically reliant on ferrous powders for automotive sintered parts, the market is now diversifying into high-performance non-ferrous and alloy-grade powders, particularly for additive manufacturing (AM) and metal injection molding (MIM). Government initiatives such as Make in India, PLI schemes, and policies supporting AM ecosystem development are significant catalysts. A notable leap occurred with INDO‑MIM’s establishment of a 1,100 TPA inert‑gas atomization plant in Bengaluru, supplying powders tailored for Laser‑Bed Fusion, Binder Jetting, and MIM underlining domestic capability growth. Additionally, Midhani’s plans to produce aerospace-grade titanium and nickel powders mark a strategic push into defense and space requirements. The robust adoption in electric vehicles and defense sectors is redirecting demand toward aluminum, copper, and super alloy powders for lightweight and high-stress applications. The competitive dynamics in India’s metal powder sector reflect a blend of domestic champions and leading global collaborators. INDO‑MIM stands out with its expansive powder production scale and technical capabilities in AM and MIM powders. Midhani, a strategic public-sector company, is advancing domestic production of aerospace-grade titanium and nickel powders augmenting import independence. Metal Powder Company (MEPCO) is a veteran in non-ferrous powders for diverse industrial use cases, from electronics to defense. Large industrial names like Hindalco, though not purely powder specialists, contribute upstream with their aluminum and copper production essential to powder supply chains. Global players such as Höganäs, BASF, and Sandvik are notable influencers, supplying technologies, R&D, and specialty powders that elevate domestic capabilities.

According to the research report ""India Metal Powder Market Overview, 2030,” published by Bonafide Research, the India Metal Powder market is expected to reach a market size of more than USD 540 Million by 2030. India’s metal powder industry is governed by a complex regulatory framework encompassing standards for materials, environmental compliance, and product safety. At the core is the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which enforces Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and certification mandates. As of October 2025, BIS certification becomes mandatory for imported refined nickel, tin ingots, primary lead, and refined zinc underscoring higher scrutiny on metal purity and import quality. Additionally, in late 2024, BIS revised standards for metallic zinc powder to include stringent testing for chlorides, lead, iron, and copper impurities. On the environmental front, India is aligning with circular economy and waste management norms through robust regulations. The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management) Amendment Rules introduce an extensive Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for non-ferrous metals. Starting in 2026–27, producers must ensure that a set percentage of their non-ferrous metal products is recycled rising to Approx. 75% by 2032–33. Registration with the Central Pollution Control Board, quarterly data reporting, and EPR certificate mechanisms are central to enforcement. Additional regulatory moves include BIS's Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR) Order, 2024, which will require mandatory certification for over 400 categories of machinery from machine tools to pumps beginning August 2025, extending compliance obligations across metal-component producers. Recent impactful developments include Aerolloy Technologies’ commissioning of a Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) facility, now establishing domestic aerospace-grade titanium alloy ingot production advancing compliance with defense-sector self-reliance goals.

India’s metal powder market reflects a clear material-based bifurcation: ferrous powders, dominated by iron and steel variants, and non-ferrous powders, encompassing aluminum, copper, zinc, nickel, and increasingly, titanium. The ferrous segment continues to command a significant share, primarily driven by the automotive, engineering components, and industrial machinery sectors. Demand for atomized and sponge iron powders is robust in sintered components for two-wheelers, electric vehicles (EVs), and small engine parts, especially with India emerging as a global hub for compact ICE and hybrid vehicle production. Local manufacturers such as Hoganas India, GKN Sinter Metals, and Sundram Fasteners cater to domestic sintering needs while also exporting to Southeast Asian markets. However, the ferrous segment faces cost volatility due to fluctuating coking coal and iron ore prices, often tied to global steel cycles. The non-ferrous metal powder segment, while smaller in volume, is rapidly growing in value due to its applications in electronics, aerospace, defense, and additive manufacturing (AM). The Indian government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for electronics and defense manufacturing have accelerated the use of aluminum, copper, and titanium powders in high-performance applications. Notably, the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have initiated collaborations with powder metallurgy startups for indigenized titanium alloy powders used in aerospace castings and 3D printing. Imports of non-ferrous powders, particularly nickel, copper, and specialty alloys, are heavily dependent on China and South Korea, but India is scaling capacity through public-private R&D consortia and localization mandates.

In India, automotive remains the dominant application segment for metal powders, particularly ferrous varieties used in powder metallurgy components such as gears, cams, and sprockets. With India being one of the world’s largest producers of two-wheelers and a growing player in electric vehicles (EVs), demand for sintered parts is rising. Tier-1 suppliers like Sundaram Clayton and GKN Sinter Metals are scaling powder metallurgy operations to supply high-precision components for both ICE and EV platforms. The government's push for EV localization under the FAME-II scheme is further driving usage of specialized metal powders in battery packs, thermal management systems, and lightweight structures. In the aerospace & defense sector, demand for non-ferrous metal powders especially titanium, aluminum, and nickel-based superalloys is gaining traction due to the growth in indigenous aerospace programs such as HAL’s LCA Tejas and DRDO’s UAV initiatives. Additive manufacturing is playing a key role here, and partnerships with entities like Wipro 3D and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are fostering localized development of critical alloys for complex geometries. The healthcare segment, though smaller, is advancing with applications in orthopedic implants, dental fixtures, and surgical tools. Stainless steel and cobalt-chrome powders are widely used, and India's rising medical tourism sector is catalyzing domestic production of precision medical components. Electronics and industrial machinery applications rely on metal powders for electromagnetic shielding, soft magnetic components, heat sinks, and precision sintered parts. With India’s increasing electronics assembly footprint, copper and silver-based powder usage is on the rise.

In India, Press & Sinter continues to dominate the metal powder processing landscape due to its cost-effectiveness, material efficiency, and suitability for high-volume production. The technology is extensively used in the automotive sector for components such as bushings, gears, and camshaft pulleys. Indian manufacturers like Sundaram Clayton, GKN Sinter Metals, and Hitachi Powdered Metals India are investing in automation and improved tooling to increase output and reduce tolerances. Ferrous powders dominate this segment, with local production ramping up to meet rising demand from the two-wheeler and light commercial vehicle markets. Metal Injection Molding (MIM) is witnessing accelerated growth in India, particularly in precision-driven industries such as electronics, healthcare, and defense. MIM enables the production of small, complex, high-strength parts with minimal post-processing. Indian firms like Indo-MIM, which has become one of the world’s largest MIM manufacturers, are catering to global clients in medical devices, smartphones, and wearable technology. Stainless steel, titanium, and copper powders are increasingly used in this segment. The Make in India initiative and growing foreign direct investment (FDI) in electronics manufacturing are further expanding the domestic MIM value chain. Additive Manufacturing (AM), though still in a nascent stage, is rapidly gaining interest across India’s aerospace, medical, and tooling sectors. Organizations like Wipro 3D, Bharat Forge, and ISRO are investing in 3D printing technologies utilizing metal powders such as titanium alloys, aluminum, and Inconel. The AM segment is also supported by national initiatives like SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0, which promote smart manufacturing and digital adoption in MSMEs.

Considered in this report
• Historic Year: 2019
• Base year: 2024
• Estimated year: 2025
• Forecast year: 2030

Aspects covered in this report
• Metal Powder Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

BY Material
• Ferrous
• Non-ferrous

BY Application
• Automotive
• Aerospace & Defense
• Healthcare
• Electronics
• Industrial Machinery
• Others

BY Technology
• Press & Sinter
• Metal Injection Molding
• Additive Manufacturing
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