Industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts deliberate on circular water systems, industrial resilience, and future-ready cooling solutions
New Delhi, India | 24 April 2026: Grundfos India, in partnership with Frost & Sullivan, successfully concluded the Industry Customer Conclave 2026 at ITC Maurya, New Delhi, bringing together senior leaders from industry, government bodies, sustainability organizations, infrastructure sectors, and technology companies for a focused dialogue on the future of industrial water management and sustainable industrial growth in India.
The conclave served as a high-level platform to address some of the most critical challenges and opportunities shaping India’s industrial ecosystem today — including water security, wastewater reuse, circular economy adoption, energy-efficient operations, and sustainable cooling infrastructure.
At a time when industries across India are under increasing pressure to improve operational resilience while meeting sustainability and regulatory expectations, the conclave created an important space for practical discussions, policy perspectives, technology insights, and collaborative industry engagement.
The event witnessed participation from senior professionals representing manufacturing, utilities, process industries, EPC organizations, commercial infrastructure, industrial cooling, sustainability consulting, and industrial technology sectors. The strong industry participation reflected the growing importance of integrated water and energy management strategies in long-term industrial planning and business continuity.
The conclave commenced with opening remarks by Shankar Rajaram, Director Sales, IND-INDO, who highlighted the importance of industry collaboration and forward-looking sustainability strategies in enabling resilient industrial growth.
A dedicated keynote session on “Sustainability: The Way Forward” was led by Therese Noorlander, Director – Sustainability, Industry, focusing on how sustainability is increasingly becoming a strategic business priority rather than a compliance-driven initiative. The session emphasized the need for industries to adopt integrated approaches toward water stewardship, operational efficiency, and circularity.
Launch of Strategic Whitepaper on the Future of Industrial Water Management
One of the defining highlights of the conclave was the launch of the joint Grundfos–Frost & Sullivan whitepaper titled:
“Shaping the Future of Industrial Water Management in India”
The whitepaper presents a practical roadmap for Indian industry to transition from compliance-led water management to value-driven water stewardship, reflecting the growing need for industries to view water not merely as a utility requirement, but as a strategic resource directly linked to operational resilience, sustainability performance, and long-term competitiveness.
Built around a comprehensive 6P framework — Policy, Products, Processes, People, Partnerships, and Platforms — the report outlines actionable pathways for industries to strengthen circular water practices, improve efficiency, accelerate wastewater reuse, and enable more sustainable industrial operations.
The whitepaper also highlights the importance of cross-sector collaboration, technology adoption, and integrated water-energy strategies in supporting India’s broader circular economy and industrial sustainability ambitions.
The launch was accompanied by expert insights and presentations from Grundfos and Frost & Sullivan leadership teams, emphasizing the role of innovation-led water solutions and intelligent industrial infrastructure in helping industries achieve both sustainability and operational goals.
Expert-Led Discussions on Circular Water Systems and Industrial Sustainability
A major segment of the conclave focused on panel discussions featuring experts from leading policy institutions, sustainability organizations, and industry bodies.
The first panel discussion, titled “Water Management for Circular & Sustainable Industrial Growth,” explored the evolving role of circular industrial water systems in enhancing industrial resilience and sustainability performance.
Key discussion areas included:
- Circular industrial water system design aligned with evolving regulations
- Water reuse and resource recovery
- Industrial sustainability frameworks
- Regulatory preparedness
- Innovation-driven water stewardship strategies
The session brought together distinguished speakers including:
- Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
- Mr. Anshuman, Director – Water Resources, TERI
- Ms. Therese Noorlander, Sustainability Director – Industry, Grundfos
- Mr. Fredrick Royan, Associate Partner & Global Practice Area Leader – Sustainability and Circular Economy, Frost & Sullivan
The discussion reinforced the growing consensus that sustainable industrial growth in India will increasingly depend on how effectively industries integrate water reuse, resource efficiency, and circularity into core operational models.
Focus on Future-Ready Cooling Solutions
Another significant session during the conclave focused on “Future-Ready Cooling Solutions for Process, Precision & IT Infrastructure.”
The discussion addressed the rapidly growing demand for advanced and energy-efficient cooling systems across industrial operations, commercial infrastructure, and emerging digital ecosystems.
Experts discussed:
- Advancements in precision and process cooling
- Sustainable cooling technologies
- Energy-efficient industrial infrastructure
- Cooling optimization for industrial and IT applications
- Integrated approaches to water and energy efficiency
The panel featured participation from:
- Dr. Satish Kumar, President & Executive Director, Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE)
- Shri Milind B. Deore, Secretary, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India
- Dr. Nitin Bassi, Fellow – Sustainable Water Team, CEEW
- Mr. Nishchal Khorana, Associate Partner & Managing Director – South Asia, Frost & Sullivan
- Mr. A.N. Prashanth, Sales Director, Werner Finley
The session highlighted how efficient cooling infrastructure is becoming increasingly important for industrial productivity, operational continuity, and sustainability performance, particularly with the rapid expansion of manufacturing and digital infrastructure in India.
Technology Showcase and Industry Networking
The conclave also featured a dedicated expert session led by Niels Fielsøe Petersen, Senior Director – IND Business Development, highlighting innovations in intelligent pumping systems, industrial cooling technologies, and integrated water management solutions designed to improve operational performance and sustainability outcomes.
Another notable moment during the event was the introduction of the CUE120 Extended Variant alongside discussions around advanced water management and IT cooling applications. The showcase demonstrated how technology innovation is becoming central to helping industries improve efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
Beyond the formal sessions, the conclave provided extensive networking opportunities for industry stakeholders, enabling discussions around collaboration, sustainability priorities, technology adoption, and future industry requirements.
Interactions throughout the day reflected a clear industry consensus — that water stewardship, circular resource management, and energy-efficient infrastructure are no longer peripheral sustainability initiatives, but essential business priorities tied directly to industrial resilience and long-term competitiveness.
The event concluded with closing remarks by Burak Gürkan, Senior Regional Sales Director, IND-IMEA, followed by networking engagements and gala dinner interactions that allowed participants to continue discussions and strengthen industry connections.
The successful conclusion of the Industry Customer Conclave 2026 reinforced the importance of collaborative industry dialogue in advancing sustainable industrial transformation in India. By bringing together policymakers, sustainability experts, technology leaders, and industrial stakeholders under one platform, the conclave contributed meaningfully to conversations shaping the future of water, energy, and industrial sustainability.
Event Details
Event: Industry Customer Conclave 2026
Date: 24 April 2026
Venue: ITC Maurya, New Delhi
Hosted By: Grundfos & Frost & Sullivan
For more information:
Grundfos India Official Website
