Daiki Axis setting up 3rd plant in India, bets big on sustainable water treatment sector
The new facility, to be built by its local wholly-owned subsidiary Daiki Axis India, will manufacture and assemble sewage treatment systems based on Japan’s proprietary “Johkasou” technology, which enables decentralized wastewater treatment and reuse, a company official said.
This capacity addition comes at a time when India’s urbanization, industrial expansion and pressure on water resources are increasing, creating a significant opportunity for advanced wastewater treatment technologies, Daiki Axis India Advisor KC Pandey told PTI.
The proposed Karnataka facility is expected to strengthen local manufacturing capabilities, reduce dependence on imports and support faster expansion of wastewater treatment solutions across the country, he added.
According to Pandey, India is one of the most promising markets globally for wastewater treatment and water reuse solutions.
“More than 24,000 urban parks in India, as well as thousands of residential complexes, institutions, hotels and industrial establishments, can potentially benefit from treated wastewater for landscaping, horticulture and non-potable use,” Pandey said.
Pandey said the Daiki Axis expansion is in line with the Centre’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, which envisages world-class urban infrastructure, sustainable water management and improved sanitation standards. He added that increasing emphasis on circular water use, reuse of treated wastewater, smart cities and sustainable urban development has created a strong long-term market for decentralized sewage treatment solutions in India.
Daiki Axis currently operates two manufacturing plants at Baroda (Gujarat) and Palwal near Faridabad in Haryana, Pandey said, adding that the company is aligned with the government’s Make in India initiatives.
Johkasou technology is a decentralized wastewater treatment system developed in Japan that treats domestic wastewater at the point of production, eliminating the need to transport wastewater through extensive sewer networks.
Pandey said India produces more than 72 billion liters of sewage every day, but treatment capacity remains inadequate in some areas, leading to significant discharge of untreated wastewater into rivers and water bodies.
India is one of the most fertile countries in the world in terms of natural resources. However, increasing demand for domestic, industrial and agricultural use is putting pressure on most river basins. PTI
