Membrane Group India Private Limited (“Membrane Group”), one of India’s leading providers of advanced process water and wastewater treatment solutions, has announced the establishment of Kurita Membrane India Private Limited, a joint venture with Japan-based Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (“Kurita”), a global leader in water treatment technologies and solutions. With a significant capital commitment from both companies, the new venture aims to emerge as the trusted water treatment solutions partner for the rapidly growing semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing sectors in India with its advanced water and wastewater treatment solutions.
The joint venture combines Kurita’s globally proven technologies and expertise in water treatment, particularly in semiconductor industry, based on their “Water Intelligence” cultivated since its foundation, with Membrane Group’s engineering, manufacturing, and project execution capabilities in India to provide world-class solutions tailored to local market requirements.
Commenting on the JV, Mr Peeyush Narang , Managing Director- Membrane Group India Pvt Ltd said, “India has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to establish itself as a global semiconductor manufacturing hub. Achieving this vision will require world-class infrastructure, and water will be one of its most critical enablers. Our vision is to ensure that India’s semiconductor industry has access to world-class ultrapure water, wastewater recycling, and sustainable water management solutions. Kurita brings global leadership in semiconductor water technologies, while Membrane Group contributes decades of engineering, manufacturing, and project execution expertise in India. Together, we are committed to building a platform that enables sustainable manufacturing, conserves water resources, and supports India’s technological progress with world-class water infrastructure for the next generation of semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing.”
The establishment of the joint venture reflects Membrane Group’s long-term vision of delivering globally benchmarked technologies that help industries optimize water use, maximize wastewater recycling, recover valuable resources, and reduce their environmental footprint. It also marks an important milestone in Membrane Group’s expansion into India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Membrane Group’s growth strategy is supported by GEF Capital Partners, a leading global private equity investor focused on businesses advancing resource efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Kurita Membrane India will offer a comprehensive portfolio of advanced water and wastewater treatment solutions, including Ultrapure Water (UPW) systems for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, industrial water and wastewater treatment systems, wastewater reclamation and reuse solutions for the semiconductor industry, resource recovery, Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) solutions, water analysis and laboratory services, as well as end-to-end technical support encompassing engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance services. The company will also operate a state-of-the-art Ultrapure Water Analysis Centre, supporting customers through advanced water quality testing, process optimization, and technical services.
India’s semiconductor industry is entering a phase of rapid expansion, supported by significant government initiatives and increasing investments from domestic and international manufacturers. As semiconductor fabrication facilities require highly reliable ultrapure water systems together with advanced water recycling and environmental management solutions, Kurita Membrane India is strategically positioned to support this growing ecosystem.
