Archive · 8 Oct 2026
India’s Protective Equipment Market Projected to Double by 2033
India’s market for equipment that helps protect workers is expected to grow a lot.
It is estimated to be worth $2.42 billion now and could reach $4.84 billion by 2033.
The government is supporting businesses that make technical textiles, which can be used in protective clothing.
It says these efforts have helped create jobs and fund research.
Some research is focused on making workwear better suited to India’s climate.
Officials also discussed using technology to improve workplace safety.
They said protecting workers should be part of how businesses plan and operate.
India’s personal protective equipment market, estimated at $2.42 billion, is projected to reach $4.84 billion by 2033.
Technical textiles are growing at about 12% annually and are expected to support expansion of India’s textile and apparel market.
The article says 170 companies approved under the PLI scheme invested more than ₹8,100 crore and generated 33,000 jobs.
The National Technical Textiles Mission has approved 186 research projects, including work on protective clothing suited to India’s climate.
Officials at the OSH India 2026 expo emphasized worker safety, prevention and technology as priorities for industry.
- Who
- Indian government and industry officials, including Textile Commissioner Vrunda Manohar Desai and Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Pandurang Fundkar.
- What
- India’s personal protective equipment market is projected to grow from about $2.42 billion to $4.84 billion by 2033.
- When
- The report was published on October 8, 2026; the market projection is for 2033.
- Where
- The announcement was discussed at the OSH India 2026 expo in Mumbai, India.
- Why
- Growing demand, government support and increased attention to worker safety are cited as drivers.
Business growth and simplification
Worker protection and safety
Balancing industry growth with safeguards
Business growth and simplification
Maharashtra is taking steps such as digital governance, paperless administration and simpler regulatory processes to support business.
Worker protection and safety
Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Pandurang Fundkar said worker safety, health, welfare and dignity must remain paramount, including when women work night shifts.
Safety as compliance or business priority
Business growth and simplification
Occupational safety has often been viewed largely as a compliance requirement.
Worker protection and safety
Informa Markets India Managing Director Yogesh Mudras said safety is increasingly integral to business continuity, workforce wellbeing and operational performance.
- PPE market estimate
- About $2.42 billion
- PPE market projection
- $4.84 billion by 2033
- Technical textiles growth
- About 12% CAGR
- PLI-approved companies
- 170
- PLI investment
- More than ₹8,100 crore
- Jobs generated
- 33,000
- National Technical Textiles Mission
- ₹1,480 crore outlay; 186 research projects approved
- Expo
- OSH India 2026, held in Mumbai