"PCI is the only company in this service industry with in-house manufacturing capabilities and the unique ability to create sustainable products, better suited to a business driven increasingly by a global search for ecologically sensible solutions. This would certainly provide a great opportunity to accelerate growth and performance in India and across the region," added Rao.

Sam Easaw, Managing Director of Rentokil Initial in India, said, "The joint venture will combine our global expertise in areas such as innovation, digital technologies and international standards, with the national scale and heritage of PCI. Together, we will increase the standard of pest control and hygiene in India leading to enhanced standards for food and medicine safety, and more hygienic places to live and work. This is a great day for our colleagues and customers."

Joshua Rao, Director, PCI, said: "This is an exciting new phase for PCI's journey. The JV will catapult the business by combining global best practices, digital technologies and vast experience, with the objective to provide improved and efficient pest management solutions for our customers."

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