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of the world. The range of pool
finishes is also improving in design and
quality. Therefore, the options at the
disposal of pool owners are great,
though they are not utilizing it to its
fullest extent.”
Mr. Prashanth agrees that pools have
become more affordable lately but reminds
us that there are only a fraction of
residential pools in India when compared
to the US or even small European
countries. Despite the numbers, there is
definitely an increase in demand. “More
and more pools are coming up in the
residential segment,” he added.
What about pool products for the
Indian market? “I think that salt water
chlorinators would be useful in India. It
is widely accepted in USA but I am not
sure why it hasn't caught on here. Perhaps
it is because they are misconstrued to
cause bleaching and hair loss.” When
asked what India as a country could do,
Mr. Prashanth without hesitation replied,
“I would like to have the government
“With almost every major pool manufacturer showing interest
in the Indian pool industry, the range of equipments now
available in India is very much the same as the rest of the world.
Therefore, the options at the disposal of pool
owners are great, though they are not utilizing it to
its fullest extent.”
upgrade our public pools to a degree
which would be acceptable to a much
wider public usage, thereby helping to
promote swimming as a sport.” We
wholeheartedly agree.
Pools, A Love Story
Mr Prashanth’s love for swimming pools
began long ago. He fondly recalls the days
his father started the business back in 1973
and how he was instrumental in shaping
the industry. “During those days the pools
were mainly built for the Government,
Army, Navy or Air Force and generally the
pools were either 25 meter or 50 meter
competition pools. I like to think of him as
one of the pioneers of the swimming pool
industry in India. In early 2003, I took
over the business after I returned from the
USA completing my MS in Mechanical
Engineering. If it wasn't for my decision to
return back to India, I guess I would still
be working at the same patenting firm in
Chicago. I became infatuated with the
swimming pool work which turned into
an obsession. “An obsession with pools? He
should come work for us!