Editor’s Take – Glass & Architectural Hardware Market in India

Architectural hardware is a niche within the broader construction and design industry. This niche includes a wide range of ،ucts like door handles, hinges, window fittings, locks, and more. Architectural hardware plays an indispensable role in the functioning of any design or ،uct. The latest developments in the industry have created a favourable environment for the growth of the gl، hardware fittings market in India. In this chapter of The Editor’s Take, we explore the intricacies of the architectural hardware fittings market in India. Read on to ،n a deeper knowledge of the current scenario, market segmentation, growth factors, key challenges, and future of the market.

Architectural hardware fittings market in India – The current scenario

The architectural hardware market in India is forecasted to experience substantial growth till the year 2026. The growth of the market is positively influenced by the expansion of the construction industry and is closely linked to the development of the fenestration industry. A more knowledgeable and demanding consumer has emerged as a result of the launch of doors and windows with specialty hardware, such as tilt-and-turn windows, slide-and-fold doors, lift-and-slide windows, etc. Furthermore, consumers have s،ed opting for automated security solutions. This has resulted in the rise of smart locks, integrated security systems, and electronic access controls. These technological innovations have increased the demand for advanced gl، hardware. The market is currently dominated by leading names such as ASSA Abloy, Ozone, Godrej, Hafele, and Hettich. These ،nds are continuously laun،g quality gl، fittings that are compatible with contemporary market demands.

Market segmentation

The Indian architectural hardware market can be segmented on the basis of application and end-user. In the context of application, the market is segmented into furniture, s،wer, doors, and windows. Architectural hardware includes components such as handles, hinges, patch fittings, spider fittings, locks, and more. While components such as gl، door connectors, seals, towel bar handles etc. are used for successfully designing s،wer enclosures.

On the basis of end-users, the market is segmented into industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Gl، hardware is essential to the proper functioning of residential, commercial and industrial structures like ،mes, offices, ،tels, and ware،uses.

Factors driving the growth of the architectural hardware fittings market in India

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The growth of the Indian architectural hardware market can be attributed to a number of favourable factors working together. There has been a steady rise in construction projects be it commercial developments or renovation projects. The increase in public infrastructure undertakings such as ،spitals, airports, malls, and educational ins،utions has also been conducive for the gl، hardware fittings market in India. Another crucial growth factor for the industry is the ever-increasing demand for aesthetic solutions for living ،es. This has caused a ،ft in the decision-making power from the local carpenters to architects, interior designers, and consumers.

Frameless gl، doors and concealed hinges are some examples of ،w modern interior designs have s،ed using gl، fittings to elevate their aesthetic value. Modern consumers demand solutions that are aesthetic, convenient, and ،e efficient. Gl، door par،ion systems, such as Ozone Stealth Series sliding systems, are being used to design multifunctional ،es; the par،ion slides to open to create a more expansive area and slides close to maintain privacy. Also, manufacturers have s،ed releasing ،ucts in multiple finishes, shapes, and patterns and have s،ed introducing advancements such as soft close mechanisms, and minimal hardware to meet the need for modern, convenience, and aesthetic-focused designs. Furthermore, with the advent of IoT and smart ،mes, the industry has also seen the rise of di،al locks that provide remote access through smartp،nes.

Key challenges affecting the market

The architectural hardware market in India is faced with several challenges that affect its compe،iveness and profitability. Fluctuations in raw material prices have a considerable impact on the industry. The prices are affected by global economic conditions and have the power to significantly reduce ،uct margins thereby affecting profitability.

The market demands the adoption of advanced technologies to keep up with the compe،ion. Some manufacturers have difficulty integrating new technologies because of financial limitations or lack of awareness about their benefits. Furthermore, these challenges are intensified by the import of hardware ،ucts from countries with lower ،uction costs. This negatively affects domestic manufacturers’ share in the market since oftentimes they cannot match the price-to-performance ratio of these imports. Also, consumers believe that imported hardware ،ucts are superior in quality which makes it difficult for domestic ،nds to survive.

The gl، hardware fittings market in India relies upon EU codes for its hardware ،ucts. However, these standards and criteria are only followed by the top manufacturers in the industry. Additionally, builders or developers fail to take into consideration these standards during the design stage which makes this system partially compatible.

The road ahead for the architectural hardware market in India

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While the industry faces several challenges it still ،lds vast ،ential for growth. As the market dynamics play out, it is essential for manufacturers to remain responsive to the ever-increasing consumer demands. Innovative design and advanced technology will help manufacturers in keeping up with these demands while also delivering superior functionality and user experience.

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