Yes, Kent is an Indian company. It is an Indian healthcare and home appliances company headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. Kent is the pioneer of reverse osmosis or RO water purification technology in India. The company is known for its specialised water purifiers. However, it also manufactures multiple kinds of healthcare products and kitchen appliances, including air purifiers, vacuum cleaners, vegetable and fruit purifiers, water softeners and cooking appliances.
Kent is the largest manufacturer of RO water purifiers in India. It is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company with a global presence. The company positions itself as a brand focused on pure, safe and technologically advanced products. Its products hold multiple certifications by various bodies like NSF and WQA.
| Details | Info |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Dr. Mahesh Gupta |
| Headquarters | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| CEO | Dr. Mahesh Gupta |
| Sector | Healthcare products, Consumer durables |
Company History
Kent was founded in the year 1999 by Dr. Mahesh Gupta. The company introduced reverse osmosis water purification technology in India by launching RO-based water purifiers in the country to address the problem of unsafe drinking water. Kent combined RO technology with UV and UF technologies in its water purifiers, which quickly became popular throughout the country.
In the 2005-10 period, Kent diversified its product portfolio to include other health-focused appliances like fruit and vegetable cleaners. Its RO water purifiers became more credible with certificates from NSF and WQA. Consequently, Kent became the largest water purifier brand in India.
By the year 2015, Kent had introduced advanced features in its water purifiers, including Mineral RO technology to retain essential minerals and zero water wastage. In the 2016-20 period, Kent diversified into air purifiers, kitchen appliances and water softeners.
Current Status
Kent is a trusted brand of water purifier in India, with millions of customers and a large sales/distribution network in the country. The company holds certifications like NSF/ANSI 58 for its RO water purification systems. Kent is also present in over 40 countries, apart from India.
Kent’s major product offerings are RO, UV, UF and gravity-based water purifiers for both domestic households and commercial establishments. The company recently launched Kent Nectar Hydrogen Water Maker. Other products marketed and sold under Kent brand include air purifiers, steam irons, vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers and kitchen appliances.
Future Outlook
Kent is seeking to capitalise on the projected high growth of consumer durables market in India in the coming years. The company plans to enter the United States by 2026 through its water and air purifiers tailored to North American standards. Kent is expected to maintain its focus on sustainable technologies like zero water wastage RO systems.