CN Water plans to foray into semiconductor-grade water

With India chasing self-reliance in semiconductors, attention is turning to the enabling industries that will make this ambition a reality. Among the most critical is ultrapure water (UPW), a cornerstone of chip manufacturing. CN Water, a leader in pharmaceutical water systems, sees a natural extension into this space. In an interaction with The Economic Times Digital on the sidelines of Semicon 2025, Shoeb Kurawadwala, Founder and Managing Director, explains how CN Water plans to bridge India’s UPW gap, the business opportunities it opens, and why water could be the hidden backbone of India’s semiconductor drive. Edited excerpts.