Archive · 13 Dec 2025
VA Tech Wabag & ION Exchange Lead in AI-Driven Water Solutions for Semiconductors
India is working hard to make its own computer chips, but this needs a lot of very clean water.
Two companies, VA Tech Wabag and ION Exchange, are helping by making special water treatment systems.
VA Tech Wabag is growing fast and has lots of orders, especially for solar and semiconductor projects.
ION Exchange is also doing well, focusing on high-purity water for new tech like data centers and chips.
Both companies are important for India's future in making chips and other high-tech products.
India's semiconductor push requires massive amounts of ultra-pure water, driving demand for advanced water treatment solutions.
VA Tech Wabag is a global leader in water technology, focusing on ultra-pure water (UPW) for semiconductor, solar, and data center industries.
ION Exchange specializes in high-purity water solutions, with a strong presence in engineering, chemicals, and consumer products.
Both companies are well-positioned to capitalize on India's growing semiconductor and solar manufacturing sectors.
VA Tech Wabag reported strong financial performance with 18.2% revenue growth and a substantial order book of ₹16,000 crore.
- Who
- VA Tech Wabag and ION Exchange
- What
- Leading water technology companies providing solutions for semiconductor and solar industries
- When
- Current and future projects, with financial data from H1 FY26
- Where
- India, with global operations
- Why
- To address water scarcity and meet the ultra-pure water demands of semiconductor fabs, solar plants, and data centers
- India's Water Share
- 4% of world's freshwater resources
- India's Population Share
- 18% of world's population
- Daily Water Use in Chip Factories
- 100 lakhs gallons of ultra-pure water
- Global Semiconductor Water Usage
- 12 lakh megalitres annually
- VA Tech Wabag's Revenue Growth (H1 FY26)
- 18.2% year-on-year
- VA Tech Wabag's EBITDA (H1 FY26)
- ₹216.1 crore
- VA Tech Wabag's Net Profit (H1 FY26)
- ₹150.6 crore
- VA Tech Wabag's Order Book (Sep 2025)
- ₹16,000 crore
- ION Exchange's Revenue Segments
- Engineering (61%), Chemicals (29%), Consumer Products (10%)
- ION Exchange's Operating Income (H1 FY26)
- ₹1,317 crore
- ION Exchange's EBITDA (H1 FY26)
- ₹120 crore
- ION Exchange's Net Profit (H1 FY26)
- ₹98.0 crore
- ION Exchange's Order Book (Sep 2025)
- ₹2,710 crore