Xylem backs water tech solutions business in India

26 Jul 2021 CW Team

A wholly-owned subsidiary of the NYSE listed, $5.2 billion Xylem Inc., having a clutch of products over categories, has lined up a broad range of products and solutions for the Indian market, while particularly eyeing digital solutions in the smart cities and elevating solutions for small homes and companies to river interlinking projects.

Nitin Bhate, the Managing Director of Xylem India, told the media that India has around 4% of global water resources but has 15% of the world population. It only displays how vital efficient water management is for India over sectors. And their solutions over segments attempt to address this crucial issue.

Bhate said that the customised pumps for large applications like in interlinking of rivers and for irrigation projects to lift water would be a huge business opportunity for them in India.

He told the media that the water management solutions of the company are supported by over 600 people and two manufacturing units in Vadodara and Bengaluru. The Indian manufacturing facilities also act as a sourcing and supply chain hub for other markets, and the mandate continues to grow.

He said that the technology development hubs in India with around 350 people at Vadodara and Bengaluru play a vital role in their global business serving as a sourcing hub.

Regarding opportunities in the smart cities, he said that water management is among the key challenges local administration faces. Xylem, with Smart metre solutions and digitalisation, is operating with numerous municipalities providing solutions. The scope to grow is enormous, he said.

Image Source

Also read: Vedanta recycles 16.5 billion litres of water using technology in FY21

Xylem Water Solutions has expressed confidence in the Indian business cutting over the entire water lifecycle management products and solutions, aside from converting into a supply chain and tech centre for its global business. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the NYSE listed, $5.2 billion Xylem Inc., having a clutch of products over categories, has lined up a broad range of products and solutions for the Indian market, while particularly eyeing digital solutions in the smart cities and elevating solutions for small homes and companies to river interlinking projects. Nitin Bhate, the Managing Director of Xylem India, told the media that India has around 4% of global water resources but has 15% of the world population. It only displays how vital efficient water management is for India over sectors. And their solutions over segments attempt to address this crucial issue. Bhate said that the customised pumps for large applications like in interlinking of rivers and for irrigation projects to lift water would be a huge business opportunity for them in India. He told the media that the water management solutions of the company are supported by over 600 people and two manufacturing units in Vadodara and Bengaluru. The Indian manufacturing facilities also act as a sourcing and supply chain hub for other markets, and the mandate continues to grow. He said that the technology development hubs in India with around 350 people at Vadodara and Bengaluru play a vital role in their global business serving as a sourcing hub. Regarding opportunities in the smart cities, he said that water management is among the key challenges local administration faces. Xylem, with Smart metre solutions and digitalisation, is operating with numerous municipalities providing solutions. The scope to grow is enormous, he said. Image Source Also read: Vedanta recycles 16.5 billion litres of water using technology in FY21

Infrastructure Urban

17 Sep 2025

DCPC Prepares for Special Campaign 5.0 with Focus on E-Waste

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, is gearing up for Special Campaign 5.0, to be held from 2nd to 31st October 2025. The initiative will focus on e-waste disposal as per MoEFCC’s E-Waste Management Rules 2022, space optimisation, and enhancing workplace efficiency across field offices.Special Campaign 4.0, conducted between October 2023 and October 2024, delivered notable results in record management, grievance redressal, scrap disposal, and cleanliness drives.Key outcomes of Special Campaign 4.0Records management: 2,443 physical fil..

Real Estate

17 Sep 2025

BlackRock India Leases 1.4 Lakh Sq Ft in Bengaluru

BlackRock Services India, the domestic arm of global asset manager BlackRock, has leased 1.4 lakh sq ft of office space at IndiQube Symphony in Bengaluru, according to Propstack data. The 10-year deal is valued at around Rs 4.10 billion.The lease, among the largest transactions in India’s co-working sector, highlights the growing preference of global institutions for flexible office providers. The agreement, commencing October 1, 2025, covers ground plus five floors in KNG Tower 1 at Ashoknagar, MG Road — one of Bengaluru’s prime commercial hubs.As per the lease document, BlackRock will ..

Infrastructure Transport

17 Sep 2025

L&T Bags Rs 25–50 Bn Order for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Track Works

Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Transportation Infrastructure business has secured an order valued between Rs 25 crore and Rs 50 billion from the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor.The contract, Package T1, involves the design, supply, construction, testing, and commissioning of 156 route km of high-speed ballastless track on a Design-Build Lump Sum Price basis. The stretch runs from Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex to Zaroli village in Gujarat and includes 21 km of underground track and 135 km of elevated viaduct.Se..