India’s digital forensics market to grow with a global triple growth, hitting $1.39 billion in fiscal 30: Report
According to a shared report by Deloitte-Dsci, the digital forensics market in India is expected to grow more than triple the global average of 11%, reaching USD 1.39 billion (Rs 118.29 crore) in the 2029-30 fiscal year. According to the report, the Indian digital forensic market will grow at a complex annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40%.
The digital forensics market refers to the collection and analysis of digital evidence for legal or investigative purposes.
The report says the rise of the forensic market is a hub for India’s approach to digital crime and cybersecurity preparation.
Mobile forensics now dominates the industry, accounting for about 51% of the market, driven by the boom of smartphone use, digital payments and mobile-based cybercrime.
81% of the report’s demand comes from the public sector, especially law enforcement, highlighting the growing reliance on forensic technology to combat complex digital threats.
Nikhil Bedi said: “With the scale and complexity of India’s digital economy, so does the scale and complexity of cyber threats.
“The potential to shape the global competitive forensic industry has reached an impact with the demand of the public sector and the participation of emerging private sectors. While we have witnessed the maturity of the ecosystem of the cybersecurity industry, we need to emulate the similarities of the digital forensic industry,” said the Data Security Council of India (DSCI).
The report recommends a strategic roadmap centered on Enhanced Indigenous Research and Development (R&D). According to the report, R&D is crucial to reducing import dependence. The expansion of the education and certification program will bridge the estimated shortage of 90,000 forensic professionals.
The report also recommends modernizing national infrastructure through advanced laboratories and regional centers of excellence.
The report recommends that strengthening public-private partnerships, simplifying procurement and introducing unified regulatory standards are crucial to improving cross-border investigation capabilities and digital crime response.
