Krystal Integrated Wins $2.3M Wastewater Contract

18 Feb 2025 CW Team

Mumbai-based Krystal Integrated Services Limited (KISL) has secured a $2.3 million contract from the Tindivanam Pharma Park Association in Chennai, marking its official entry into the wastewater management and effluent treatment sector. This move aligns with the company’s strategy to build a $1.2 billion order book in the sector over the next 18 months, capitalizing on India’s tightening environmental regulations.

Sanjay Dighe, CEO & Whole-time Director of KISL, highlighted the sector’s potential, stating, “This presents tremendous opportunities for sustainable and profitable growth, particularly as regulatory pressures for environmental compliance continue to tighten.”

KISL has assembled a specialized team with over 200 years of combined experience in Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) processes, a critical method ensuring that industrial effluents leave no liquid waste. The company aims to leverage its expertise in facility management to deliver advanced solutions for industrial wastewater treatment, targeting key manufacturing clusters across India.

Currently, KISL serves 369 customers across 2,487 locations, offering integrated facility management services. The firm’s expansion into technology-driven, higher-margin operations reflects its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With India’s wastewater management market growing, KISL’s strategic move is set to position it as a leader in industrial effluent treatment.

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