Establishing an R&D Footprint in India for Analytical and Measurement Solutions for Advanced Materials Ahmedabad, February 3, 2026: HORIBA India Private Limited, a HORIBA Group company, announces that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Pristine Deeptech Private Limited, a company engaged in a wide range of research and development related to the utilization of Lab Grown Diamond as a material in the Semiconductor and Quantum research fields, effective January 14, 2026, thereby making Pristine Deeptech a wholly owned subsidiary. Pristine Deeptech is an R&D-driven startup located in Gujarat and has maintained a business relationship with HORIBA since 2023. By combining Pristine Deeptech’s expertise in diamond research and vacuum technology with HORIBA’s world-class analytical and measurement technologies, HORIBA will create a powerful synergy for the Semiconductor Woven Value Chain. This partnership establishes an R&D footprint for advanced materials in India, positioning HORIBA to deliver new solutions and accelerate innovation in fields poised for global market adoption, which led to this acquisition. Diamond is emerging as a high-potential advanced material, offering superior thermal conductivity and dielectric strength that can significantly enhance device performance and energy efficiency across sectors such as next-generation semiconductors, quantum sensing, 5G/6G, electric mobility, data centers, and aerospace and defense. As the use of lab-grown diamonds is set to expand rapidly in the coming years, HORIBA’s acquisition of Pristine Deeptech reinforces its expertise in diamond technologies, supports the creation of an R&D hub in India, and strengthens its ability to deliver innovative analytical and measurement solutions. Elated on the occasion, Mr. Hideyuki Koishi, Director and General Manager (Group Strategy Division), HORIBA Ltd, and Chairman, HORIBA India, said, “We are delighted to partner with Pristine Deeptech Private Limited to establish our R&D facility in India. The strategic partnership represents a big step towards strengthening our capabilities in advanced materials and semiconductors. With this, we will be focusing on innovation and strengthening our R&D capabilities in the market. The partnership reinforces our commitment to the Indian market and focuses on delivering solutions that contribute meaningfully to technological progress and society.” Dr. Rajeev Gautam, President, HORIBA India Private Limited, said, “Aligned with the India’s vision of Atmanirbhar bharat/Make in India, our partnership with Pristine Deeptech is a strategic step to strengthen HORIBA’s R&D capabilities focused on analytical and measurement solutions for advanced materials for the region and beyond. With this, we are reinforcing our long-term vision and reaffirming our commitment to innovation, localization, and talent development in the market. India’s development in advanced deep technology and materials science align seamlessly with HORIBA’s global vision of delivering high-precision solutions that enable scientific and industrial progress. This marks a new phase in our global innovation journey of developing technologies that will shape future markets worldwide.” The HORIBA Group places strong emphasis on long-term, proactive investment in R&D. Since the 1990s, HORIBA has built R&D structures worldwide, including in France, the United States, and the United Kingdom, while continuing to address local customer needs. In this context, HORIBA has positioned India as one of the potential future global hubs for innovation, given India’s expanding and diversifying industrial base, and has been exploring ways to strengthen its local R&D capabilities. About HORIBA, Ltd. Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, HORIBA was established in 1953. Listed on the Tokyo stock exchange, HORIBA’s business operations are spread across 28 countries worldwide. With consolidated sales revenue of 317 B.JPY in 2024, HORIBA has approximately 9,000 employees worldwide. Globally, the HORIBA group commands approximately 80% market share in emission measurement systems and approximately 60% in Mass Flow Controllers, which are flagship products apart from other products with world-class technologies. HORIBA is now marching ahead in the business group field of Energy and Environment, Bio and Healthcare, and Materials and Semiconductor. For more information on HORIBA, visit https://www.horiba.com/int/company/about-horiba/home/ About HORIBA India Started in 2006 as a separate legal entity, HORIBA India is engaged in three business verticals, including Energy and Environment, Bio and Healthcare, and Material and Semiconductor. With its India headquarters in New Delhi, HORIBA India has been growing steadily at an average growth rate of more than 15% every year. With a workforce of 500 employees, HORIBA’s India business has established itself in various industries with an increasing market share. HORIBA India President, Dr. Rajeev Gautam’s vision is to grow revenues, aiming at 20 B.JPY by the year 2028.
