Que: Can you tell us about the new CUE 120 and what makes it a game-changer for the Indian market?

Ans: The Grundfos CUE 120 represents a pivotal advancement in pump performance optimisation for the Indian market. Given the dynamic nature of pump applications, where load fluctuations are common, variable-speed operation is not just an option, it is a necessity for ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

With the CUE 120, industries can realise energy savings of up to 50 percent simply by adjusting pump speed by 20 percent, a highly viable solution across a wide spectrum of operational needs. This intelligent system is engineered to maximise efficiency, reduce operational costs, and drive sustainability, empowering businesses with smarter control and improved reliability.

Que: How is smart pumping contributing to India’s broader energy and water management goals?

Ans: Smart pumping plays a crucial role in advancing India's energy and water management goals by optimising efficiency across industries. With pumping operations accounting for up to 20 percent of overall energy consumption, there is immense potential for savings through intelligent solutions.

Studies have shown that integrating high-efficiency pumps and adaptive control mechanisms can reduce energy consumption by over 50 percent, in various applications.

Beyond energy savings, precise demand-based pump control ensures supply aligns perfectly with actual needs. This leads to smarter resource utilisation, supporting sustainability initiatives, and strengthening India's approach to responsible energy and water management.

Que: What kinds of partnerships or innovations is Grundfos exploring in the clean energy sector, particularly hydrogen and renewables?

Ans: Grundfos is actively advancing partnerships and innovations in the clean energy sector, leveraging India’s vast renewable resources, including solar and wind. As the country accelerates its transition to sustainable energy, Grundfos remains at the forefront, delivering benchmark solutions for wind energy cooling systems and solar power applications in water treatment and efficient temperature regulation.

With renewables evolving rapidly, we are committed to driving this momentum by expanding our expertise and collaborating with industry leaders. As a global innovator, we continue to shape the future of sustainable energy solutions, bringing efficiency, reliability, and impact to the clean energy ecosystem.

Que: How is Grundfos leveraging renewable energy solutions to enhance operational efficiency and reduce energy consumption in sectors like manufacturing, mobility, and semiconductor production?

Ans: Grundfos is advancing industrial sustainability in India by integrating renewable energy solutions across manufacturing, mobility, and semiconductor production. One key challenge industries face is fluctuating grid power, which leads to inefficiencies. To combat this, our variable-speed pump technology, powered by solar and wind energy, optimises operations by cutting energy consumption by up to 50 percent, ensuring consistent, efficient performance even in unstable power conditions.

Our intelligent pumps enhance precision cooling and water management in semiconductors and mobility, while ensuring efficient fluid handling for green hydrogen, supporting cleaner fuel alternatives.

We don’t just provide solutions—we partner with industries to enhance efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and accelerate India’s sustainability journey.

Que: How does Grundfos drive innovation in dominant market segments in India like Pharma and F&B?

Ans: Grundfos drives innovation in India's dominant Pharma and Food & Beverage (F&B) sectors by delivering cutting-edge water management solutions tailored to industry-specific challenges. In both segments, water plays a critical role—whether in maintaining strict purity standards in pharmaceutical production or ensuring hygienic, high-quality processing in F&B.

A key pillar of this innovation is the Grundfos Smart Filtration Suite (SFS), which empowers manufacturers to optimise water reuse, enhance filtration efficiency, and reduce operational costs. By integrating intelligent monitoring and adaptive filtration, SFS ensures precise control over contaminants, contributing to stringent pharma-grade purity and sustainable, safe water usage in F&B processing.

This approach not only improves process reliability and resource efficiency, but also aligns with sustainability goals, reducing water consumption while maintaining industry-leading performance standards.

Que: With semiconductor manufacturing requiring precise cooling and ultra-pure water systems, how is Grundfos innovating its pump technology to support efficiency, sustainability, and operational reliability in this sector?

Ans: Grundfos is driving innovation in semiconductor manufacturing by delivering advanced, energy-efficient pump solutions that optimise precision cooling and ultra-pure water systems, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and reliability.

As semiconductor production scales up in India, the need for high-performance fluid management has never been greater. Grundfos tackles this challenge with intelligent pumping systems featuring variable-speed control and smart automation, adapting dynamically to fluctuating operational loads while minimising water waste and reducing energy consumption.

With India's push for self-reliance in semiconductor production, Grundfos remains committed to delivering cutting-edge, sustainable solutions that enhance operational resilience, lower costs, and support industry growth—paving the way for a smarter, more efficient future.