Mumbai: French water and wastewater management major Veolia will supply nearly 60 percent of Mumbai’s drinking water needs by 2030 through two large water treatment facilities coming up at Bhandup and Panjrapur.
Together, the plants will supply close to 3,000 million liters per day, significantly strengthening the city’s water infrastructure.
Guillaume Dourdin, CEO and country director of Veolia India, stated that the Bhandup plant is expected to be operational by 2029, followed by the Panjrapur facility in 2030.
BMC Contracts and Project Details
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation awarded a Rs. 4,124 crore contract last year to Welspun Enterprises to build the 2,000 MLD Bhandup water treatment plant. Welspun has partnered with Veolia as the technology provider. The facility will be one of the largest water treatment plants globally in terms of capacity and will be located at BMC’s existing Bhandup complex.
In a separate contract, BMC also awarded Welspun the project to design, build and operate a 910 MLD water treatment plant at Panjrapur near Bhiwandi in Thane district.
Veolia’s India and Global Footprint
Veolia operates in about 54 countries and employs around 215,000 people worldwide. The company reported global revenues of €44.69 billion in 2024. Its core businesses span water services, waste management, and energy solutions.
Veolia entered India in 2000, focusing on demonstrating a continuous 24/7 water supply. Its most prominent Indian project remains Nagpur, where it manages a citywide water concession serving nearly 3.8 million people.
Growth Plans and New Opportunities
India’s water ecosystem is currently valued at about $14 billion. Veolia plans to grow its India revenues by 50% by 2027 and more than double its business by 2030.
Beyond water, Veolia is expanding into hazardous waste, sludge-to-energy projects, and exploring future opportunities in plastic recycling as sustainability norms tighten across India.
