Doors and windows are essential components of any building, serving as entryways, providing ventilation, and offering security. Over time, advancements in technology and manufacturing have led to the development of ready-made doors and windows. Unlike traditional custom-made options, readymade doors and windows are pre-designed, offering numerous benefits in terms of convenience, cost-effectiveness, and quality. The serviceable addressable market (SAM) for ready-made doors & windows in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~8% to reach ~INR 19,000 crore by FY27. 

Technological advancements and changing consumer preferences have played a significant role in shaping the ready-made doors & windows industry. The evolution for ready-made doors has been driven by need for efficiency & cost effectiveness. From plank doors to revolving doors to development of folding doors & sliding doors ready-made doors & windows industry continuous to advance with innovation & technology advancements.

OEM / brands, distributor, retailers, & customers are the major stakeholders across the ready-made doors & windows value chain. The product chain starts from manufacturing plants where the raw material such as wood, glass, aluminium, etc. are shaped into final product using various activities such as cutting, shaping, assembling, finishing, etc. The final product is distributed to end customers via distributors, retailers, company owned showrooms. Builders / interior designers & independent homeowners are the major end users for ready-made doors & windows.

The serviceable addressable market (SAM) for ready-made doors & windows in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~8% to reach ~INR 19,000 crore by FY27. The market is presently dominated by aluminium, which holds ~65% of the overall share followed by wood holding ~20% share. ~85% of the product is sold through retail channel out of which ~70% demand comes from individual homeowners. 

The growth of the ready-made doors & windows industry is driven by urbanization, rising demand of sliding & designer doors, government initiatives such as development of smart cities, providing affordable housing, etc. are the major drivers driving the demand for ready-made doors & windows. However, disruptors such as cheaper imports, custom-made options, technological advancements need to be addressed for the industry to reach its full potential. By effectively addressing these disruptors, manufacturers can tap into the growing demand & continue to provide high-quality products that meet customer needs.