Archive · 15 Dec 2025
India's Cellular IoT Module Market Grows 40% in Q3 2025
India's market for cellular IoT modules grew a lot, 40% more than last year, in the third quarter of 2025.
This is much faster than the global growth of 10%.
The growth is happening because more people are using smart meters, point of sale systems, and tracking devices for cars and other assets.
The market is also changing, with a move from old technology to cellular systems.
Companies are focusing on making IoT devices smarter with AI and ready for 5G.
In other places like China, Europe, and North America, the growth was slower, with China at 7%, Europe at 11%, and North America at just 4%.
The most popular type of module is called Cat-1 bis, which makes up almost half of all shipments.
A new technology called RedCap is also starting to be used by operators.
India's cellular IoT module market grew 40% year-on-year in Q3 2025, outpacing global growth of 10%.
Growth driven by smart metering, POS, telematics, asset tracking, routers/CPE, and automotive sectors.
Shift from legacy RF/PLC systems to cellular is accelerating, focusing on edge intelligence and lifecycle services.
Mature markets like China, Europe, and North America showed slower growth at 7%, 11%, and 4% respectively.
Cat-1 bis modules dominate with nearly 50% of shipments, while RedCap enters early commercialization.
- Who
- India's cellular IoT module market
- What
- Grew 40% year-on-year in Q3 2025, outpacing global growth of 10%
- When
- July-September 2025 (Q3 2025)
- Where
- India, with comparisons to global markets including China, Europe, and North America
- Why
- Driven by smart metering, POS, telematics, asset tracking, routers/CPE, and automotive sectors, along with a shift towards AI-enabled IoT and edge intelligence
- Market Growth
- 40% YoY in Q3 2025
- Global Growth
- 10% YoY in Q3 2025
- Key Drivers
- Smart metering, POS, telematics, asset tracking, routers/CPE, automotive
- Emerging Markets
- Concentrated growth in price-sensitive markets
- Mature Markets Growth
- China: 7%, Europe: 11%, North America: 4%
- Technology Shift
- From legacy RF/PLC systems to cellular
- Key Technology
- Cat-1 bis (almost 50% of shipments), RedCap (early commercialization)
- Market Focus
- AI-enabled IoT, edge intelligence, secure software, 5G-ready portfolios