Coromandel Signs Agreement with Veolia to Expand Desalination Capacity to 9 MLD
Coromandel Signs Agreement with Veolia to Expand Desalination Capacity
to 9 MLD
National, Sep 23, 2025: Coromandel International Limited, one of India’s leading agri-solutions providers, has signed an agreement with M/s Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. to expand its seawater desalination capacity from 6 million litres per day (MLD) to 9 MLD. The company had originally commissioned its 6 MLD desalination plant in 2023 to reduce dependence on surface water and enhance operational resilience. With this additional capacity enhancement, Coromandel continues to advance its sustainability agenda by adopting innovative, resource-efficient water solutions.
The agreement was formally signed by Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director & CEO, Coromandel International Ltd. and Mr. Gopal Madabhushi, Senior Vice President – Business Unit Leader (India & South Asia), Veolia in the presence of Senior Leadership team from Coromandel.
The partnership will follow a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model, wherein Coromandel will provide the necessary infrastructure support, while Veolia brings in its global expertise in water treatment technology, machinery, and operations. As part of the agreement, Veolia will continue to operate the expanded desalination facility, ensuring long-term operational efficiency and sustainability.
Once operational, the upgraded plant will meet approximately 60% to 70% of Coromandel’s total water requirements at its Vizag facility—substantially reducing reliance on external water sources and enhancing the company’s water resilience.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, MD & CEO, 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 reinforces Coromandel’s broader environmental vision to align business growth with sustainable infrastructure. By strengthening its water self-reliance, Coromandel is not only safeguarding operations against future water scarcity but also setting a benchmark for sustainable practices in the Indian agri-inputs and manufacturing sectors.
About Coromandel
Coromandel International Limited is amongst India’s pioneers and leading Agri solutions provider, offering diverse products and services across the farming value chain. It operates in two major segments: Nutrient and other allied businesses and Crop Protection. These include Fertilizers, Crop Protection, Bio Products, Specialty Nutrients and Organic businesses. The Company is 2nd largest manufacturer and marketer of Phosphatic fertilizer in India. The Company’s Crop Protection products are marketed in India as well as in international geographies, offering wide range of technical and formulation products. The Specialty Nutrients business of the Company focuses on water soluble fertilizers, secondary & micronutrients and Nano fertilizers products. The Company is leading marketer of Organic fertilizers in India. The Bio Products business of the company focusses on plant extractions for various applications. It also operates a network of around 1000 rural retail outlets across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Through these Retail outlets, the Company offers agri inputs and farming services including crop advisory, soil testing and farm mechanization to around 3 million farmers. The Company has 7 R&D centers and a strong Regulatory setup, supporting the businesses in process development and new product introduction. The Company has 18 manufacturing facilities, spread widely across India, producing wide range of Nutrient and Crop Protection products, which are marketed through an extensive network of dealers and its own retail centers.
The Company clocked a turnover of Rs. 24,444 Crores during FY24-25. Its efforts towards environment have been well recognized by international organizations like UNDP and has also been voted as one of the ten greenest companies in India by TERI. Coromandel is a part of the INR 778 billion (INR 77,881 Crores) of the Murugappa Group.
For more details, visit www.coromandel.biz
About Murugappa Group
A 125-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR 902 billion (90,178 crore) Murugappa Group has diverse businesses in agriculture, engineering, financial services and more.
The Group has 10 listed companies: Carborundum Universal Limited, CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Limited, Coromandel International Limited, E.I.D.-Parry (India) Limited, NACL Industries Limited, Shanthi Gears Limited, Tube Investments of India Limited, and Wendt (India) Limited. Other major companies include Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited and Parry Agro Industries Limited. Brands such as Ajax, Hercules, BSA, Montra, Montra Electric, Mach City, Chola, Chola MS, CG Power, Shanthi Gears, CUMI, Gromor, Paramfos, Parry’s are part of the Group’s illustrious stable.
Abrasives, technical ceramics, electrominerals, electric vehicles, auto components, fans, transformers, signalling equipment for railways, bicycles, fertilisers, sugar, tea, and several other products make up the Group’s business interests.
Guided by the Five lights — integrity, passion, quality, respect, and responsibility — and a culture of professionalism, the Group has a workforce of 94,041employees.
For more details, visit www.murugappa.com
About Veolia
As the world leader in water technologies and services, Veolia relies on its 17,500 water technology experts to deliver innovative solutions that drive both performance and sustainability, without compromise. With over 4,400 technology patents and serving more than 14,000 customers worldwide, Veolia’s water technology activities generated 4.97 billion euros in revenue in 2024. These solutions are central to Veolia’s GreenUp strategic plan, accelerating the ecological transformation of cities and industries while safeguarding resources for the future.
