# India minister projects a $40–45 billion space economy in seven to eight years

> India’s space economy, valued at about $9 billion, could reach $40–45 billion within seven to eight years, a government minister said.

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- Published: 2026-10-18T21:10:53+00:00
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Science and Space Minister of State Jitendra Singh gave the projection at a Bloomberg New Economy Forum roundtable in New Delhi on 17 October. It is a minister’s outlook for the sector, not a reported outcome or independently measured forecast.

Singh said private-sector growth would depend on predictable government demand, faster regulatory approvals, investment and sustainable business models. He said the next priority after opening the sector to private participation was turning technical capability into commercial companies able to compete in global markets.

## Data

### Space economy outlook

Figures stated by Minister of State Jitendra Singh and reported by PIB on 17 October 2026.

Methodology: The $9 billion figure is an estimate of current value; $40–45 billion is the minister’s projection for seven to eight years. The release gives no target year or modelling method.

| label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current estimated economy value | 9 | billion USD | 2026-10-17 | estimate | approximate |
| Minister’s seven-to-eight-year projection — lower bound | 40 | billion USD | 2026-10-17 | forecast | lower-bound |
| Minister’s seven-to-eight-year projection — upper bound | 45 | billion USD | 2026-10-17 | forecast | upper-bound |

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## Sources

- [Press Information Bureau, Department of Space, Government of India](<https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2324662&lang=1&reg=48>) (Source checked: 2026-10-18; Published: 2026-10-17)

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