Membrane Group India Private Limited, 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, a global leader in water treatment technologies and solutions.

Backed by a significant capital commitment from both companies, the new venture aims to become a trusted water treatment solutions partner for India’s rapidly growing semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing sectors, offering advanced water and wastewater treatment solutions.

The joint venture brings together Kurita’s globally proven water treatment technologies and expertise, particularly for the semiconductor industry, built on its “Water Intelligence” cultivated since its foundation, with Membrane Group’s engineering, manufacturing and project execution capabilities in India. The partnership will deliver world-class solutions tailored to local market requirements.

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 optimise water use, maximise 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 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 solutions, water analysis and laboratory services.

The company will also provide end-to-end technical support covering engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance services. It will operate a state-of-the-art Ultrapure Water Analysis Centre to support customers through advanced water quality testing, process optimisation 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, advanced water recycling and environmental management solutions, Kurita Membrane India is strategically positioned to support this growing ecosystem.