Archive · 10 Sep 2026
India’s photonics market projected to hit $10 billion by 2031
Photonics is technology that uses light to move information quickly.
India’s photonics market is currently worth about $2.5 billion.
It could grow to $10 billion by 2031.
Data centers and other electronic devices are creating more demand for faster connections.
AI data centers may need connectors that can move much more data than current systems.
The Indian Photonics Association was created to bring companies, researchers and policymakers together.
GX Group plans to start making photonics equipment at a new facility in December.
Supporters say these efforts could help India become a major photonics manufacturing and innovation hub.
India’s direct photonics market is currently valued at about $2.5 billion.
The market is expected to quadruple to $10 billion by 2031, driven by data centers and high-speed electronics.
The newly formed Indian Photonics Association has 65 members, including Tejas Networks and other technology companies.
AI data centers are expected to increase demand for photonics connectors supporting speeds of 100–400 gigabits per second.
GX Group plans to begin operations at a new photonics facility in December after receiving approval for its first phase.
- Who
- The Indian Photonics Association, GX Group and other Indian technology companies are involved, with comments from association and industry officials.
- What
- India’s photonics market is projected to grow fourfold from $2.5 billion to $10 billion by 2031.
- When
- The projection was reported on September 10, 2026; GX Group plans to start facility operations in December.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Demand is expected to rise from data centers, AI data centers and electronic devices requiring faster and more reliable data transmission.
- Current market size
- About $2.5 billion
- Projected market size
- $10 billion by 2031
- Expected growth
- Fourfold
- Indian Photonics Association membership
- 65 members
- Current connector speeds
- 10–40 gigabits per second in Indian data centers
- Expected AI data-center speeds
- 100–400 gigabits per second
- GX Group investment
- Rs 500 crore in its advanced photonics facility
- Planned facility launch
- Manufacturing operations are scheduled to begin in December