The contract is for a desalination plant and a remineralisation facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

The project includes the design, engineering, supply, installation and commissioning of both facilities. The desalination plant will have an initial capacity of 8,400 cubic metres per hour. This can be expanded to 12,600 cubic metres per hour, equivalent to 302 million litres per day (MLD). The remineralisation plant will have a capacity of 3,000 cubic metres per hour.

The desalination facility will include clarification, filtration and reverse osmosis systems. It will also feature chemical dosing, water storage and brine outfall pumping systems.

The remineralisation plant will comprise limestone filters, lime handling systems and carbon dioxide storage and dosing facilities. It will also include storage and pumping systems.

VA Tech Wabag classified the contract as a 'mega' order. Under its disclosed classification, this category covers domestic orders worth more than Rs 1,000 crore. However, the company did not disclose the specific contract value in its announcement dated 27 October 2026.

The company said the order strengthens its presence in the global desalination market.

VA Tech Wabag is a water technology company providing end-to-end water and wastewater treatment solutions for municipal and industrial clients. Its operations span design, engineering, supply, construction, installation, commissioning and long-term plant operations. Its solutions focus on water conservation, recycling, reuse and resource optimisation.

On a consolidated basis, Va Tech Wabag's net profit jumped 36.93% to Rs 90.10 crore while net sales rose 20.82% to Rs 886.80 crore in Q1 June 2026 over Q1 June 2025.