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Water and Waste Management: Emerging FDI Sectors in India

India's water and waste management sector is attracting growing FDI as urbanization drives demand for infrastructure.

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Accountify Editorial Desk

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25 April 2024
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Water & Waste Management: India's Emerging FDI Opportunity

India's urban population will reach 600M+ by 2031, driving massive demand for water treatment and waste management infrastructure.

Market Size

India's water and wastewater treatment market is valued at $5B+ and growing at 12% CAGR. Solid waste management market at $14B+.

FDI Framework

  • 100% FDI under automatic route for waste management
  • PPP models for municipal waste projects
  • Viability gap funding available from central government
  • Tax benefits under Section 35AD for waste management facilities

Opportunities

Sewage treatment plants, water recycling, hazardous waste management, e-waste recycling, and waste-to-energy. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) norms creating new compliance markets.

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#waste management FDI India
#water treatment India investment
#clean tech FDI India
#Swachh Bharat investment

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