Daijiworld Media Network – Vizag
Vizag, Sep 25: Coromandel International, a leading Indian agri-solutions provider and part of the Rs 78,000-crore Murugappa Group, has signed an agreement with Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions (India) to expand its seawater desalination capacity from 6 million litres per day (MLD) to 9 MLD at its Vizag facility.
The expansion follows the commissioning of Coromandel’s 6 MLD plant in 2023, which aimed to reduce dependence on surface water and enhance operational resilience. Under the build-own-operate (BOO) model, Coromandel will provide infrastructure support while Veolia contributes its global expertise in water treatment technology and operations. Veolia will continue to operate the upgraded facility, ensuring long-term efficiency and sustainabil