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LEADER'S
LEADER'S
TALK
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Tell us the secret of the phenomenal growth of DuPont
in the recent past?

Our strategy is to be the prolific innovator and market
shaper in the water technology space to solve global water
challenges in purification, conservation and re-use. Aligned
to this intent, we must expand our global reach, serve our
customers, innovate more and broaden our technology
portfolio like we did with our recent acquisitions. We
have very capable and passionate team to service locally.
Of course, our shareholders expect us to grow to get the
continued investment we need in this high capital and high
R&D business.

Can used membrane be recycled or else how can it be
managed and what plans do you have for it?
Yes, very much. We have an active program to look at end-to-
end, raw materials to disposal after usage. We will be happy
to share more in future.

Interestingly, recent aggressive acquisitions have
created a buzz in the market. How do you see this?

All the four acquisitions are absolutely aligned to our long-
term strategic intent. Addition of Inge, Memcor, Desalitech
and OxyMem has expanded our portfolio giving us more
tools in our tool kit to solve our customer challenges better
and more cost effectively.

Do you have any manufacturing plans for India in your
road map?
India is a very strategic market for us. We are committed to
India. We have set up an R&D center at Hyderabad and have
a local team that works closely with customers. We have big
aspirations for us in India. Yes, we do have some ideas for
our Desalitech acquisition which can be a great solution in
India because of its high recovery, lower opex and easier-to-
operate functionality. As that picks up and gains critical mass,
we will have an opportunity to look at local manufacturing.

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