Indian glass market was valued at USD 8.57 billion in the year 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.64 in the 2024-2030 period. High growth in the infrastructure sector is driving the demand for glasses used in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Expanding automotive sector is also a major driver of the glass industry since glass is extensively used in vehicle manufacturing for various components windshields, windows and more. There are multiple segments in the glass market, such as architectural glass, automotive glass, glass containers and specialty glass for industrial applications. About 90% of the glasses manufactured by various companies contain about 70% silica. Silica-free glasses are developed for specific applications requiring particular properties. Let’s have a look at the top 10 glass manufacturing companies in India for 2025.
1 Asahi India Glass Limited
Asahi India Glass Limited, established in the year 1984, is a leading brand of glass solutions in multiple segments, such as building, automotive and consumer glass. It manufactures a wide range of architectural glass, such as tinted glass, frosted glass, laminated glass, clear glass, tempered glass and more. The company also offers multiple kinds of high-end automotive glass, such as laminated windshields, heated windshields, tempered glass sidelights and backlights, rain sensor windscreens, heads-up display glass and more.
AIG operates 12 manufacturing plants and sub-assemblies all over India. It is also present in multiple countries across Middle East, Asia and Africa.
2. Borosil Glass Works Limited
Borosil Glass Works Limited, established in 1962, is a well known consumer glass brand and is particularly known for its heatproof and laboratory glassware. It is the single largest manufacturer of volumetric glassware used in laboratory for handling chemicals and other media. The company also manufactures specialty glassware for pharmaceutical packaging, such as ampoules and vials. Consumer glass product offerings of the company include dinner sets, lunch boxes and storage products.
Borosil operates three state-of-the-art ISO 9001-2015 certified manufacturing facilities. Its pharmaceutical glass packaging facility has the capacity to produce 450 million ampoules and 165 million vials annually.
3. Saint-Gobain India Private Limited
Saint-Gobain India Private Limited, founded in the year 1996, is a subsidiary of the French glass company Saint-Gobain which was established in 1665. It manufactures a diverse range of interior and exterior glass products, such as high-definition glass, lacquered glass, clear glass, fire safety glass, smart glass, tinted glass, energy-efficient glass, toughened glass, designer mirror and more. The glass products are suited for multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality, retail and healthcare.
Saint-Gobain India operates a 177-acre glass manufacturing facility at Sriperumbudur in Chennai. The company also has a research and development facility which is located at IIT-M Research Park in Chennai.
4. Piramal Glass Private Limited
Piramal Glass Private Limited, established in the year 1984 as a part of the Piramal Group, specialises in design, production and decoration of glass packaging for various industries, such as pharmaceutical, food and specialty spirits, and cosmetics and perfumery. The company manufactures a wide range of high-end glass packaging products, such as specialty spirit bottles, jars for food and water, standard and customised bottles for perfumes and other cosmetics, and droppers, vials and other pharmaceutical packaging products.
Piramal Glass operates 3 manufactures facilities, 64 production lines and 11 furnaces, and has a daily production capacity of 1600 tonnes.
5. Gold Plus Group
Gold Plus Group, established in the year 1996, manufactures a wide range of glasses for multiple end-user sectors, including residential and commercial buildings, automotive and construction. Its diverse product portfolio includes tinted glass, frosted glass, clear glass, mirrors, tempered glass, heat strengthened glass, laminated glass, bullet resistant glass, special thickness glass and solar control reflective glass.
Gold Plus operates three production lines in Roorke and Belgaum for both clear glass and value added glass. The combined capacity of these production lines stand at 2050 tonnes per day.
6. Guardian Glass
Guardian Glass, established in the year 1932, is the largest subsidiary of the Guardian Group and among the major manufacturers of glass products in the world. It is present in more than 160 countries, including India. The company manufactures a wide range of glass products, including architectural glass, float glass, mirror glass, solar control glass, decorative and etched glass, laminated glass and low-e glass.
7. Gujarat Guardian Limited
Gujarat Guardian Limited, established in the year 1990 as a joint venture between Guardian Industries Corp. and Modi Rubber Limited, is among the leading manufacturers of coated, float and mirror glass products in India. Modi Guard is the most prominent among the company’s numerous glass brands. A host of interior glass solutions, such as clear, tempered, laminated and silvered glass are available under Modi Guard brand. The company also offers coated glass and solar control glass products under brand names like Clima Guard and Sun Guard.
8. Fuso Glass India Private Limited
Fuso Glass India Private Limited, founded in the year 1964, has over 60 years of experience in the glass manufacturing industry. It manufactures a wide range of architectural glass, such as toughened glass, heat soaked glass, heat strengthened glass, laminated glass, insulated glass and more. The company also provides automotive glass like windscreens and glass doors for cars and commercial vehicles, and specialty glass like oleo glass and curved glass.
9. Pragati Glass and Industries
Pragati Glass and Industries, established in the year 1982, specialises in glass packaging products for multiple industries like pharmaceuticals, food and specialty liquor, and cosmetics and perfumery. The company operates three manufacturing facilities in India and Oman along with 19 production lines and 3 furnaces.
10. Nippon Sheet Glass Company Limited
Nippon Sheet Glass Company Limited, established in 1918, manufactures glass products for architectural applications and automotive. Its automotive glass products include front and rear door glass, vent glass and quarter glass in multiple variants like UV cut, hydrophobic coating, acoustic control and more.
Conclusion
Top glass manufacturers in India are dominating the market on the back of their quality products, research and development capabilities and sustainable practices. These companies are setting the best standards in glass manufacturing for various applications, right from architectural and automotive to packaging and consumer glassware.
