The forklift market in India is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 10,020.8 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 13.9% is expected of India forklift market from 2026 to 2033.
The India forklift market generated a revenue of USD 3,501.1 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 10,020.8 million by 2033.
The India market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.9% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, electric was the largest revenue generating power source in 2025.
Electric is the most lucrative power source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Forklift market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 3,501.1 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 10,020.8 million
Growth rate
13.9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Electric
Fastest growing segment
Electric
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Internal Combustion, Electric
Key market players worldwide
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, Crown Holdings Inc, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc Class A, Jungheinrich AG Vorz-Inhaber-Akt stimmrechtslos, KION GROUP AG, Komatsu Ltd, Mitsubishi Corp, Toyota Motor Corp, Anhui Heli, Hangcha Forklift America
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, India accounted for 4.3% of the global forklift market in 2025.
Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Asia Pacific, China forklift market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 10,020.8 million by 2033.
India's automotive industry is considered one of the critical sectors that drive the country's economic growth and industrial development. With a growing focus on sustainability and operational efficiency, the automotive industry in India is rapidly shifting to electric forklifts as a sustainable solution for material handling needs.
As the automotive industry continues to prioritize technological innovation, the adoption of electric forklifts is expected to increase over the forecast period. Collaborations among the government, forklift manufacturers, and automotive companies are expected to play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable material handling practices within the Indian automotive industry.
For instance, in July 2023, Vedanta Aluminum & Power, an aluminum producer company, announced the deployment of 44 electric forklifts for operations in facilities located in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Vedanta Aluminum & Power, in collaboration with Taron Lift & Move and GEAR (Gemini Equipment and Rentals) India, plans to make substantial progress toward decarbonizing its fleet of industrial vehicles.
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Electric was the largest segment with a revenue share of 88.37% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the India forklift market based on internal combustion, electric covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
India's automotive industry is considered one of the critical sectors that drive the country's economic growth and industrial development. With a growing focus on sustainability and operational efficiency, the automotive industry in India is rapidly shifting to electric forklifts as a sustainable solution for material handling needs.
As the automotive industry continues to prioritize technological innovation, the adoption of electric forklifts is expected to increase over the forecast period. Collaborations among the government, forklift manufacturers, and automotive companies are expected to play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable material handling practices within the Indian automotive industry.
For instance, in July 2023, Vedanta Aluminum & Power, an aluminum producer company, announced the deployment of 44 electric forklifts for operations in facilities located in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Vedanta Aluminum & Power, in collaboration with Taron Lift & Move and GEAR (Gemini Equipment and Rentals) India, plans to make substantial progress toward decarbonizing its fleet of industrial vehicles.
India Forklift Market Power Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Internal Combustion
Electric
India Forklift Market Class Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4/5
India Forklift Market Tons Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Below 5 Ton
5-15 Ton
Above 16 Ton
India Forklift Market End use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Industrial
Logistics
Chemical
Food & Beverage
Retail & E-Commerce
Others End Use
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