India: Land of Opportunity

With the fifth-largest economy in the world and a middle class forecast to reach 386 million by 2030, India is on the trajectory of enormous growth.

$12B
Bilateral Trade in Goods (2022)
$8.9B
Trade in Services (2022)
386M
Middle Class by 2030

India's Economic Landscape

India is a market with tremendous potential for Canadian exporters. Already the world's largest democracy, India surpassed China as the most populous country overall in 2023.

With a gross domestic product (GDP) of US$3.8 trillion, it's now the world's fifth-largest economy, with a healthy growth rate expected to continue for the next decade.

Almost two-thirds of India's 1.5 billion people are under 35
Growing middle class with more money to spend
Government goal to become a "developed nation" by 2047

Key Growth Sectors

Infrastructure Development
Clean Energy & Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Healthcare & Medical Devices

Top Opportunities for Canada-India Trade

Sectors where Canada has a comparative advantage for exports

Infrastructure

Massive investments in roads, rail, air, and digital infrastructure

AI & Digital Services

Gaming, IoT, and artificial intelligence technologies

Clean Technologies

Water treatment, emissions control, and CCUS technologies

Renewable Energy

Wind, solar, and hydroelectric power solutions

Agri-Food

Farm mechanization, supply chain management, and food processing

Electric Vehicles

EV charging, battery storage, and drive motor technologies

Regional Markets in India

Each regional market has millions of consumers, offering opportunities for medium-sized Canadian businesses

Mumbai & Maharashtra

  • Financial services
  • National/global business headquarters

Karnataka

  • Advanced manufacturing

Gujarat

  • Oil & gas
  • Chemicals

Hyderabad & Bengaluru

  • Technology
  • IoT
  • Business process outsourcing
  • AI

Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh

  • Agriculture and agri-foods

Eastern India

  • Mining
  • Natural resources

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