India, March 24 -- The global 5G Internet of Things (IoT) market is projected to grow from USD 8.1 billion in 2026 to USD 85 billion by 2036, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 26.5%, driven by enterprise adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, according to a report by Fact.MR.

The growth reflects a shift from pilot deployments to large-scale commercial adoption, as enterprises integrate 5G connectivity into industrial operations to improve efficiency, enable predictive maintenance, and enhance supply chain visibility.

The report identifies manufacturing as the primary driver of demand, with companies embedding sensors across production systems to monitor performance and detect faults in advance. This approach is helping reduc...