Coromandel International Limited has signed an agreement with Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. on September 24, 2025, to expand its seawater desalination capacity from 6 million litres per day (MLD) to 9 MLD. The company had commissioned its 6 MLD desalination plant in 2023 to reduce dependence on surface water and strengthen operational resilience.
With this expansion, Coromandel is furthering its sustainability agenda by adopting innovative and resource-efficient water solutions.
The agreement was formally signed by S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director & CEO of Coromandel International Ltd., and Gopal Madabhushi, Senior Vice President – Business Unit Leader (India & South Asia), Veolia, in the presence of Coromandel’s senior leadership team.
The partnership will operate under a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model, wherein Coromandel will provide the required infrastructure support, while Veolia will leverage its global expertise in water treatment technology, equipment, and operations. Under this arrangement, Veolia will continue to operate the expanded desalination facility to ensure long-term efficiency and sustainability.
Once commissioned, the upgraded plant will cater to 60–70% of Coromandel’s total water requirements at its Vizag facility, significantly reducing dependence on external water sources and enhancing water resilience.
Commenting on the development, S. Sankarasubramanian, MD & CEO of Coromandel International, said, “Coromandel and Veolia’s partnership reflects a shared vision of sustainable transformation in industrial ecosystems. This initiative further strengthens Coromandel’s leadership in responsible manufacturing and reaffirms our commitment to environmental stewardship and efficient resource management.”
This expansion aligns with Coromandel’s broader environmental vision of integrating sustainability with business growth. By enhancing its water self-reliance, the company is safeguarding operations against future water scarcity while setting a benchmark for sustainable practices in India’s agri-inputs and manufacturing sectors.
