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How FluxGen is tackling water wastage in India's industrial sector

Founded in 2019 by ganesh shankar, water management startup fluxgen uses iot and ai technologies to provide real-time insights into water flow and consumption to help industries reduce wastage and enhance operational efficiency..

Tuesday August 27, 2024 , 5 min Read

Amid rapid industrial growth and escalating water scarcity, water management has become a critical concern for industries worldwide. India, with its burgeoning industrial sector, is experiencing acute water challenges. 

According to a 2020 NITI Aayog report, over 600 million people in India are facing severe water stress, and 21 cities are predicted to deplete their groundwater reserves by 2030. The industrial sector, a major consumer of water, contributes significantly to this crisis.

Serial entrepreneur Ganesh Shankar realised the urgent need for innovative solutions in water management and founded FluxGen in 2019. The B2B startup provides end-to-end water solutions to optimise industrial water usage, enhance efficiency, and promote sustainability. 

"The idea for FluxGen came from a deep concern for our water resources and a desire to make a tangible difference. I wanted to develop a solution that would enable industries to manage their water consumption more efficiently and contribute to the larger goal of sustainability," Shankar, Founder and CEO tells YourStory .  

The startup began operations in 2021 after three years of research and development. It leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) to help businesses monitor and optimise water usage in real-time.

Shankar was later joined by Emanuel Deepak, who was promoted from senior manager to COO.

Integrating IoT and AI

The Bengaluru-based startup has developed AquaGen, an advanced water management system that monitors water flow and levels in real-time to optimise water usage, enhance efficiency, and ensure sustainability in industrial settings.

Using IoT-enabled sensors and AI, AquaGen integrates with existing water infrastructure to monitor facilities. The system collects data from strategically placed sensors, transmitting it to a cloud platform to analyse consumption patterns and forecast future usage. 

“We enable industries to gain real-time insights into water usage, identify inefficiencies like leaks or excessive consumption, and receive immediate alerts through a user-friendly mobile and web application,” says Shankar, who has worked for over 13 years in the sustainability and climate tech sectors. 

He previously founded Airprobe.Tech (acquired by US-based Zeitview), a drone analytics startup for solar farm inspection, and The Sustainability Mafia, a network promoting collaboration among sustainability leaders. 

The company says its data-driven approach helps industries reduce water wastage by up to 30%. One of the ways is by minimising non-revenue water loss, which is water produced but not billed due to leaks, theft, or metering inaccuracies.

Its AquaGPT feature offers prescriptive alerts and recommendations based on analysing historical data to predict future water usage patterns, allowing for proactive management.

Additionally, FluxGen launched 'Rainwater Intelligence' and 'Waste Water Intelligence' in April 2020, enhancing rainwater harvesting and boosting the efficiency of sewage and effluent treatment plants.

Business model

FluxGen started with Rs 1 crore funding from angel inventors and has a team of 35 people.

The startup generates revenue through the sale of its AquaGen system and yearly subscriptions to its software platform, which is equipped with analytics, reporting, and monitoring capabilities. The founder says cost varies depending on the specific requirements of each facility, including the number of sensors needed and the features selected.

The startup primarily operates in healthcare, manufacturing, commercial real estate, and public services sectors and serves over 110 customers including Tata Steel, Aditya Birla Group, Microsoft, Ashok Leyland, and Adani Group.

Its revenue grew from about Rs 1 crore in FY23 to Rs 5 crore in FY24  and saw an increase in booking value from under Rs 2 crore to Rs 11 crore, during the same period.

FluxGen recently partnered with Microsoft to implement a water replenishment project at St. Martha's Hospital and Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru. The project uses sensor fusion, AI, and IoT technology to reduce water usage by 50% and won the Microsoft Entrepreneurs for Positive Impact Cup 2024.

Market and challenges

The water and wastewater treatment technology market in India is valued at $1.02 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $1.71 billion by 2029, according to Mordor Intelligence.

The startup is in talks with investors to raise around $5 million and plans to close it in the coming 2-3 months. It aims to achieve Rs 100 crore in revenue within the next three years.

It is set to deploy its solutions in Africa and the Middle East following pilots and expects to receive commercial orders soon.

While talking about challenges, Shankar explains, "Navigating the water sector in India was like trying to swim upstream. The perception of water as a low-cost resource meant there was little urgency to invest in conservation, and the presence of established giants in the industry made it even tougher for a startup like ours to gain a foothold.”

“But we knew that water scarcity was a ticking time bomb, so we focused on innovation, creating solutions that not only addressed immediate needs but also positioned us ahead of the curve as regulations and investor demands began to catch up," he adds. 

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LG Electronics Inc. is considering an initial public offering for its India business, tapping a booming stock market to help hit a target of $75 billion in electronics revenue by 2030.

Chief Executive Officer William Cho said an Indian market debut is one of several options it’s weighing to revitalize a decades-old consumer electronics business. It’s the first time the South Korean company, which competes head-on with larger rival Samsung Electronics Co., has spoken publicly about an Indian debut, the subject of persistent market and media speculation. 

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“It is one of many options we can consider,” Cho told Bloomberg Television. “I understand there’s increased interest among global investors,” he said, referring to a potential IPO in India. “As of now, nothing is confirmed.”

In India, LG seeks to sustain rapid growth. In the first six months of this year, revenue at LG’s unit within the Asian country rose 14% to a record 2.87 trillion won, while net income climbed 27% to 198.2 billion won. 

Any IPO would coincide with a boom in India’s capital markets. More than 200 companies went public in IPOs that raised $7.1 billion this year, making it one of the busiest markets in this space. At least 30 IPOs joined the pipeline as demand powered by domestic money pushes companies to explore listings. Korean peer Hyundai Motor Co. is preparing to raise as much as $3.5 billion in an Indian IPO, Bloomberg News reported last month. 

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The company’s also planning to expand its free ad-supported streaming services. Cho said LG will invest 1 trillion won by 2027 to grow its webOS-based advertising and content business. 

“Half of my career was spent outside Korea, and it is about understanding customers and creating new business models for them,” said Cho, who has worked with LG in North America, Germany and Australia.

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India's refusal to take a side in the Ukraine war is frustrating the West. But it has its reasons.

• Despite pressure from Western allies, India has refused to isolate Russia over the Ukraine war.
• India's Narendra Modi this week spoke with both Ukraine's and Russia's leaders.
• India is the world's largest importer of Russian oil and depends on Russia for military equipment.

When Narendra Modi visited Ukraine over the weekend, he greeted its president Volodymyr Zelenskyy with an exuberant bear hug.

He did the same to Vladimir Putin only weeks ago when he traveled to Moscow to meet the Russian president, much to the anger of Zelenskyy.

"It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world's largest democracy hug the world's most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day," Zelenskyy wrote on X at the time.

Modi's visits to both Ukraine and Russia characterize his relentless ambiguity on the Ukraine war. He has not condemned nor supported the invasion and is now acting as a peacemaker.

The diplomatic highwire act highlights the dilemma Modi faces as he seeks to balance pressure from the US to show more support for Ukraine against maintaining good ties with Russia.

A quick end to the war

In the wake of the Ukraine trip, Modi called Putin. In a post on X, Modi said he reiterated "India's firm commitment to support an early, abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict."

Dinakar Peri, a fellow at the Council for Strategic and Defense Research, told Business Insider that Modi's Ukraine visit was high on symbolism.

"Although the image of India being a peacemaker is largely rhetoric, the fact of the matter is that India is definitely uniquely positioned in comparison to many other countries due to the kind of bandwidth they have with Russia," said Peri.

Rahul Bhatia, an analyst with the Eurasia Group, told BI that while India is reluctant to come down on one side in the Ukraine war, it sees grave dangers in a prolonged conflict in Ukraine.

"India has sought to take a balanced approach to the war in Ukraine. New Delhi wants to maintain its relationship with Russia regardless of its diplomatic isolation," said Bhatia.

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Modi's insistence on not taking a side in Ukraine is likely to baffle and frustrate many Western observers, but analysts say there are vital economic and strategic goals behind India's position.

India has long had close diplomatic ties with Russia . During the Cold War, it relied on the Kremlin for military support while the US-backed regional rival Pakistan.

It now depends on Russia for oil supplies, surpassing China this week to become Russia's top oil importer.

"Most of the oil India imports from Russia is actually going to Europe," said Peri. "India is just a conduit — the oil is refined here, and the refined petroleum products are going to Europe as we speak."

"In that way, India has played the middle role of stabilizing the larger global economy, which would otherwise have gone for a toss."

Peri also pointed out India's dependence on Russia for military equipment, as well as upgrades and spare parts.

"Around 60% of Indian military equipment is of Russian origin," said Peri. "We have received a lot from other countries in the last few decades, like France, Israel, and increasingly so from the US, but we're still heavily Russian-oriented."

But the Ukraine war has shaken up India's relations with the Kremlin.

The US is pressuring India to help isolate Putin as punishment for the Ukraine invasion, and India is worried about the Kremlin's increasingly close relationship with China, which has backed Russia amid the Ukraine invasion.

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Water Business In India: A Complete Guide To Run Your Own Startup

Starting your own water business in India is a great lucrative business idea because it has the potential to generate high revenue in low investment. This business plan also takes less professional skills and could be acquired with the help of basic business smarts and organization and planning skills.

Packaged water bottles are seen everywhere because they are needed everywhere. While we are traveling or least visiting someplace, we don’t always have clean water available, and that’s when the bottled drinking water becomes a necessity. They are really common and their demand is always increasing.

Running your own water bottle company in India is not quite as difficult and complicated as it sounds. It just takes you to have some basic knowledge about the market potential, raw materials required, water purifying process, and what are the permissions and licenses that are required in order to start your own water bottle company in India . And each of these is discussed thoroughly in the article below.

Market Research

Having a detailed knowledge about the industry that you are indulging yourself into is a must when it comes to starting your own business. Water business in India is a flourishing industry. One of the factors remains the fact that India is a tourist country and with an ever-increasing number of tourists in the country, the water business is also in demand.

While traveling, whether it is foreign tourists or local ones, they always prefer packaged drinking water because it provides safety guarantee. Also, the cost of each bottle is also very less so people don’t hesitate before buying one.

Due to its high demand, the water bottle industry is now 162 Billion INR industry as per the last year’s data and it is expected to grow in the coming years as well. The market potential of water business in India is really high as per the stats so there is no doubt this business plan will generate high revenue if executed in a proper manner.

The primary consumer of the packaged water bottle is the Indian railways. It has a high amount of potential customers and proves to be a great market place for expanding your business.

But the market research doesn’t just stop here, it also includes having a thorough knowledge about the machinery that is involved in this business idea, also the purification process of water, raw materials involved, etc. You will have to research what would suit your business the best and how you are going to move ahead with your plan.

Starting a small scale water plant in India seems to be a great idea through an entrepreneurial perspective. It gives you an opportunity to explore the market and your earning potential first before investing a huge sum of money in the business.

Licenses and Approvals Required for water business in India

Running any sort of business plan requires you to have some permission from the legal authorities and acquire some licenses for the legal acceptance of your business. To start your own water bottle in India, you need to have the following permits:

1. Business Registration- The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is the department that takes care of your business registration, here you can register your business under proprietorship or partnership firm. For example, Private Limited or Limited liability.

2. BIS Certification- BIS Certification stands for Bureau of Indian Standards, it is mandatory for selling few products ensuring public safety, and packaged water comes under it.

3. GST Registration- GST registration is the service tax registration which is mandatory for carrying all types of business.

4. Trade Mark- Trade Mark is important to ensure the security of your brand. You can register for your trademark here .

5. FSSAI- Food Safety and Standard Authority of India certification is also a need for running a water plan as the water industry comes under the food processing industry.

6. Pollution Certificate- Pollution is caused by the bottles in which water is packed and sold, therefore for environmental safety concerns, it is important to acquire a Pollution certificate from the Pollution control board of India.

Setting Up The Commercial Unit

The space that you are going to require for the water processing plant will be about a minimum of 1000 square feet of area. Like any other business plan, location also plays a significant role in water plant business too.

The commercial unit will be used for keeping the machinery and doing the whole processing of the plant as well as you will also need enough space for the packaging of the products. You can divide the area as per your convenience.

Make sure the location of your water plant is not too far away from the basic city sources and has an adequate amount of transport facilities available to avoid the hassles. As well as the electricity should also be present in the required amount at the plant to ensure the smooth operations of your business plan.

Raw Materials Required For Water Business in India

The water business will require you to have some basic things available. The main thing remains, of course, water. You can make water available from the natural resources or from the water suppliers such as the municipal corporation’s water supply lines.

The water collected from the natural resources needs to be purified so that it could be sold to the customers. That part constitutes a whole another process which will be discussed in the article further.

Apart from the water, you are going to need a whole list of things that are mentioned below:

1. Water bottles and their caps.

2. Chemicals for the purification process.

3. Reagents

4. Cartoon Boxes for storage

Machinery Required

There is a whole series of machinery that is required in the water business. These machineries are used for different purposes such as storage of water, then purifying it, packaging it, etc. The cost of your machinery will depend on your investment capacity. The market has a wide range of products to suit your pocket ranging from fully automatic machinery to semi-automatic machinery.

Different machinery is equipped with different features and you can choose the type as per your want. To set up a water plant in India, you will need to have the following machinery available:

• Big tanks for storage of water
• Different filters involved in the purification process such as Sand Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, and Micron filter.
• Treatment tanks where the raw water will get treated
• Reverse osmosis plant for the water treatment
• Chlorination Tanks where the water is purified
• Ultraviolet Disinfected System where water is treated to kill all the infections present
• Electronic Doser for Alum and Chlorine
• Ozone Generator
• Water Sterilizers and Dispensers
• Water filling machines
• Bottle wrapping machine

Water Purification Process

The whole process from getting supplied the raw water to making it available to the customers involves a series of steps. These steps are performed with careful execution to serve the consumers with quality product ensuring their health safety.

Below we have discussed each step thoroughly from the very beginning to end. This section will give you an idea about what exactly you are going to do in the execution of the business plan.

1. Collection of water

In this process you will have to make the water available for further purification. As discussed above, water is either gathered from the natural water resources or you could get a supplier.

2. Cleaning of water

The collected water should be treated further to make it drinkable. First of all, you need to remove the impurities, you could perform this step by letting the water settle then performing the osmosis method to make all the impurities go away.

3. Chlorination Tank

Chlorination Tank is where the bubbling chlorine gas process takes place. In this process, the purified water is collected in the chlorination tank and the bubbling chlorine gas is brought as a primary disinfectant.

4. Sand Water Filters

Sand Water filters are necessary to trap the undissolved impurities from the water. After the previous process, the water is passed through this filter for further purification.

5. Dechlorination Process

For the dechlorination process, carbon filtration is carried out. This process involves the removal of color, odor, and chlorination of the water.

6. Micro Filters

Micro Filters are involved in the final disinfection of the water. The dechlorination water is passed through the microfilters, then, at last, this process is followed by the ultraviolet disinfection system.

7. Filling of bottles

Now that the water is in drinkable condition and purified properly, it is filled in the water bottles through the machine. Firstly the water is filled into the bottles then the bottle caps are added with the help of the capping machine.

8. Final Packaging

The water bottles are added with a wrapping paper stating the brand name, expiry date, and MRP of the product. The shrinkwrapping technique is used for the packaging of water. The water bottles are finally transported to the consumers and stored in cartoon boxes.

The water business is definitely a good idea for starting your own startup as it requires less investment and has the potential to generate high revenue. You can take your water bottle business to different local markets such as supermarkets , fast food restaurants, retailers, etc. Also, you can take the business to the wholesale market where the production will be in bulk.

At last, you could also take help from the online platforms for the branding and marketing of your products. If you have any queries or doubts, you can ask them in the comment section below.

Mineral Water Plant Project Business Plan, Profit Margin & Cost Estimation

Do you want to start your own mineral water plant business in India? If yes, then you have come to right place..! In this article, I am sharing step by step process of starting a mineral water plant or packaged dring water plant in India. Demand of packaged drinking water is growing exponentially in small towns and cities in India. This is evergreen business and there is place for everyone who want to step into this opportunity. Investment required in this business depends upon many factors, few of them are given below :-

• The production capacity of the plant
• The place in which plant is being setup
• Transportation cost
• Type of water used as source or feed water and its chemistry
• The type of plant and production capacity per hour – such as bottled, pouches, jar, etc.

There is room for everyone in this business. You can setup small plant with the investment of Rs 15 lakhs or you can go for big plant with high production capacity in 75 lakhs.

Below is a list of important points which I will discuss in this article:-

• Difference between mineral water plant and packaged drinking water plant
• What are the documents and licenses required to run this business in India
• Machinery required for mineral water plant and machinery cost
• How to setup your plant and cost estimation
• Water treatment process
• Packaging and suppy
• Profit margin in this business
• How to grow your business – Further opportunities

Let’s get started –

What is the difference between packaged water and mineral water plant.

Before getting into detailed business plan, you need to understand the difference between packaged drinking water plant and mineral water plant. Many people do not know the differences and get confused at the very beginning of their business venture.

Packaged Drinking Water or Bottled water Plant – In this plant, we process borewell water and we reduce the TDS(Total Dissolved Solid) in borewell water with the help of RO process i.e Reverse Osmosis Process. Packaged drinking water does not contains any minerals.

Mineral Water Plant – In this plant, we use water from natural sources like spring water and mountain water. These waters contain mineral which is beneficial for human consumption. In mineral water plant we process and add minerals to water if required. Minerals found in mineral water are sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, etc.

In this article I will share information for setting up of packaged drinking water plant which is also known as bottled drinking water plant.

What type of licenses are required?

The following licenses and documents are required for setting up a bottled water plant in India:

• Small scale industry registration certificate
• AOA and MOA of the business
• ISI certification from Bureau of Indian Standards ( BIS )
• Pollution control certificate from local pollution board office
• Feed water test report from laboratory
• Pest control certificate

Steps involved in packaged driking water production

• Identify source of raw water – This is the first step in which you will decide about the source of water which you will use in production of packaged drinking water. The source of water could be bore well water, muncipal supply or other sources in which treatment is possible.
• Store raw water – The next process is to store raw water in raw water storage tank with the help of pumping system. Submercible pump could be used in case of bore well water.
• Water treatment system – In water treatment process, we use clorine dosing system, water softening process, reverse osmosis (RO), UV sterilization and Ozone disinfection.
• Testing of water – In this process we test purified water in inhouse water testing laboratory. In the laboratory, water is tested for micro biological and chemical parameters. We will discuss about type of laboratory requiment later in this article.
• Purified water storage (Bottles/Jars/Pouch) – Production machinery is required to blow blottles and store purified water in it. Similarly, machines are available for storage in jars and pouches.

Process Involved in purification of raw water (Technical Aspects)

• Coagulation process – This is the first step in which we add Alum chemical in raw water to remove impurities. The Alum chemical produces positive charges which stick together with negative charge of the particals and forms large particles which can be removed easily. After coagulation process, water is allowed to settle for 1 hour.
• Reverse Osmosis – With the help of RO process we remove dissolved impurities such as salts from water.
• Chlorination of water – This process is used to kill bacterias and other micro organism with the help of bubbling chlorine gas in chlorination tank.
• Sand filteration – The water is then passed through sand filters to remove undissolved impurities.
• Carbon filteration de-chlorination – After sand filteration process, we then pass water through carbon filter which removes odour and colour. Dechlorification also takes place using carbon filters.
• Packing and bottling – Packing and bottling is done with the help of machines.

Packaged Drinking Water Plant Cost Estimation

From the above table, we come to know that cost of machines for starting mineral water plant is around 15 lakhs rupess. Apart from machinery, you will need a proper location for plant installation and some basis furniture.

After the installation of plant, you have make a proper business plan for production of bottled drinking water. That business plan will include following details –

• Salary and wages for staffs
• Working capital per month
• Production target
• Other expensenses in raw materials if any

Production Capacity & Profit Margin Calculation

Total Production of your plant will depend on how many hours you will work i.e number of shifts assuming that 1 shift is of 8 hours. Suppose you will 2 shifts i.e 16 hours. Therefore, you can produce 8000 bottles in 8hrs.

Profit Margin Calculation –

Now we will calcute yearly profit in this business:-

• Daily production is 8000 bottles i.e yearly production will be 8000 X 365 = 2920000 Bottles
• No. Of crates – assuming one crate has 12 bottles – 2920000/12 = 24333 crates yearly
• Selling price of one crate will be – Rs 80 per crate
• Total turnover – 80 x 24333 = Rs 1 Crore 94 lakhs
• Total profit = Turnover – cost of production

Now you have to calculate the cost of production of 24333 crates. The cost of production will include salary to staff, raw materials expenses, electricity usage, laboratory expenses and other expenses.

The cost of production of 24333 crates of packaged drinking water will come around 12 lakhs monthly. So annual cost of production will be 1 crore 44 Lakhs

Total profit = 1 crore 94 lakhs – 1 crore 44 lakhs = 50 lakhs Annualy

Branding and Marketing

As the demand of packaged drinking water is increasing rapidly, you have to capture the market and start promoting your brand as soon you start production. Include marketing expenses in your business plan and use it accordingly.

The process of setting up a mineral water plant typically includes obtaining a business license, renting or purchasing factory space, buying equipment, and hiring staff. Other considerations may include obtaining permits, conducting market research, and creating a marketing plan.

The demand for mineral water is difficult to quantify due to the numerous factors that can affect it. Some of these factors include the price of alternative beverages, weather conditions, and health trends. In general, though, the demand for mineral water tends to be fairly high, especially in developed countries where clean water is readily available.

The challenges in setting up a mineral water plant include: 1. Finding a source of water that is high in mineral content. 2. Ensuring that the water is properly filtered and treated before bottling. 3. Creating a market for the mineral water.

The type of management required for a mineral water plant depends on the size and scope of the operation. For a small operation, management may only need to be concerned with daily production and quality control. For a larger operation, management may also need to be involved in marketing, distribution, and finance.

The cost of setting up a mineral water plant in India depends on a number of factors, including the scale of production, the raw materials used, the equipment used, and the location of the plant. A small-scale mineral water plant may cost as little as Rs. 2 lakhs, while a large-scale plant may cost as much as Rs. 20 crore.

There are several marketing strategies that can be used for a mineral water plant. One strategy is to focus on the health benefits of drinking mineral water. This can be done through advertising and using health professionals to promote the benefits of drinking mineral water. Another strategy is to focus on the taste and quality of the mineral water. This can be done through using celebrity endorsements, special events, and social media campaigns.

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How to Start Packaged Drinking Water Business ?

Market of bottled water business today in india , steps involved in packaged drinking water production, steps to start a bottled water business, fssai license for packaged drinking water, fssai license permissions for packed drinking water, promotions and market of bottled water business today in india, challenges of bottled water business, packed bottled water business overview.

Water is available throughout the globe but how much of the available water is fit for drinking? We all rely on a water supplier (either the government water board or an external supplier) for consuming purified water. Unpurified water is highly dangerous as it may contain chemical impurities, bacteria, and dust. Naturally, available water must undergo a treatment process to ensure it has the right PH balance and only required minerals. With the consumption of water increases due to the growing population, it is quite imperative that the world would require a greater number of water purification units. This is where the bottled water business players are benefitting from.

Bottled water business comprises purifying the water, bottling them for consumption and selling them. Bottled water is extremely convenient to carry especially for employees, travelers, and students. It keeps them hydrated irrespective of their proximity to the water supply.

Bottled water can be made of spring water, mountain water or normal water. Spring and mountain water are referred to as mineral water. Flavored drinking water is a new trend in the bottled water industry.

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Economic conditions do not affect consumption of water as it is something, we all can’t survive without. According to a survey, the global bottled water market was valued at USD 17.0 billion in 2014 and is estimated to reach USD 280.0 billion by 2020. The bottled water industry is growing at 8.5% CAGR from 2015 to 2020. Packaged water business contributes to 18% of the total beverage sales in the world.

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Drinkable water must be tasteless, odorless and colorless. However, some minerals and salts can be added to enhance its taste. Steps involved in packaged drinking water production depend on the quality of source water. Quality of source water determines the treatment required. Treated water must be bottled in sterilized bottles with a label containing the details of expiry, composition, quantity, price, etc. A fully-automatic plant or a semi-automatic plant can be installed depending on the production capacity.

Conduct a feasibility study and analyze market trends A feasibility study is required for an entrepreneur to understand the requirements, determine the pricing strategy and define a marketing strategy that can make the product survive the market. A thorough market analysis can give valuable insights to untapped market places and opportunities or even enhancements to bottled water.

Register the Business Register a business name. It helps in identification in the market, gaining trust from customers and avoiding competitors misusing your market value.

Write a business plan Business plan for bottled water business can make business execution easy and also win funds for you. Business plan for bottled water must have sections like an executive summary, vision, missions, potential market, market analysis, promotion, and marketing, staffing, capital and return estimations.

Obtain necessary permits and licenses After registering the business, permits, and licenses on establishing a water plant, procuring water, selling them and certifying the safety of water is required. Absence of any the permits or licenses might invoke serious actions from the government and may even result in shut down of the company.

Find a suitable location Choose a location strategically by considering factors like a water source, transportation distance to the market, availability, and affordability of a space large enough to set up huge water tanks and most importantly continuous power supply. Ensure that the location selected has enough space for transporting water tankers.

Find a good water source A good water source is essential to the success of the business. The source of water could be boring well water, surface water, seawater, municipal supply or other sources in which treatment is possible.

Identify Bottle Suppliers The cost of bottles purchased for filling water is one of the major costs incurred in bottled water business. So, to gain good profit margins, focus on minimizing the expenditure on bottles. Find a supplier who provides bottles for an acceptable price with satisfactory quality.

Procure Machinery The machinery for bottled water business depends on the scale on which you would like to produce. The common machinery required is a generator, tanks, bottle filling, labeling and sealing machines, testing tools, treatment machines, filters and water purifying chemicals. To ensure safety and hygiene, the bottles must first be washed and sterilized. This is can be done manually using warm water for small scale water plant units but must be automated for medium and large-scale units.

Hire Your Staff and Start Operations Bottling water business involves many activities and might have complex processes depending on the method used for purification of water. Minimum staffing for bottled water business includes a trained professional for water testing, machine operators, sales manager, production helpers, supervisors, drivers, and cleaners. Hiring experienced water testing personal, machine operators and the salesperson is key to run the business.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the food regulatory body in India that ensures the safety and quality of food, water, and other beverages. According to FSSAI, no Food Business The operator should produce bottled drinking water without FSSAI License or Registration . Businesses cannot obtain a license without having a BIS certificate. Therefore, it is mandatory to procure a BIS certification to avoid cancellation of FSSAI registration or license. There are three types of FSSAI licenses.

FSSAI Basic License  – for retailers with an estimated annual turnover of less than Rs. 12 Lakhs.

FSSAI State license  – for estimated Annual turnover of more than Rs. 12 lakhs and less than 20 Crores.

FSSAI Central License  – for manufacturers running units in more than one state or for estimated annual turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores.

As per FSSAI, water for bottling can be obtained from surface water, underground water, seawater, civic water supply or other consistent supply of water. To obtain an FSSAI license, the rules set by FSSAI must be adhered to.

• Water must undergo purification by decantation, demineralization, filtration (a combination of filtrations), aerations, activated carbon filtration, remineralization, reverse osmosis etc.
• Water must be disinfected. Microorganisms must be the scientifically accepted level.
• Seawater must be desalinized.
•  Containers used in the plant must be sealed.
• Chemicals and ingredients used for remineralization must be approved by food grade and pharma-grade quality.

To obtain an FSSAI License for your bottled water business, you will need the following registrations and documents:

• SSI Registration.
• ISI Mark Certificate (BIS Registration): BIS Registration is mandatory for the packaged drinking water in India.
• Pollution control certificate: Pollution control certificate is issued by the Pollution Board office of the state or local government.
• Test reports of raw water and pure water.
• Pest control certificate.
• Degree and medical certificate of Chemist.
• Degree and medical certificate of Microbiologist.
• Registration of trademark.
• Document of ownership or lease of land.
• Electrical department load sanction.
• Memorandum of Association (MOA) of companies or Partnership.
• Sanction of the layout plan.
• NA of land if it is not in the industrial area.

Is a packaged mineral drinking water business profitable?

Both packaged drinking water and mineral water are profitable businesses. Despite heavy competition, small and medium water business players still make significant profits due to undying demand the variation in the cost of water bottles and the wide range of customers. Take additional care to create unique and personalized labels for parties and events. Focus on retaining all your existing customers.

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Profits on Bottled Water Business

The profit margins vary anywhere between 25% to 200%.

Normal water and Mineral water advantages and disadvantages

Normal water:  Normal is packaged drinking water or bottled water. The water from borewell, surface water or civic water is used and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) is reduced through the RO process. It does not contain any minerals. It is relatively cheap to set up a normal water plant.

Mineral water:  Spring water or mountain water is referred to as mineral water. Water from springs or mountains is processed and minerals like sodium, potassium, calcium, etc. are used. It is healthy compared to normal water. Setting up a mineral water plant requires intensive capital.

Disadvantages of using Normal Water:-

• Might contain toxic minerals like lead and chlorine.
• Might contain pesticides.
• Might contain bacteria and other harmful organisms.

Advantages of using Packaged Drinking water Business:-

• Easy to carry.
• Free from contamination due to pesticides, toxic minerals, and microorganisms.
• Free from unpleasant taste and odor.

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Thoughtful promotions and marketing are necessary to compete with the competitors in the bottled water business. Understand the offerings by the small, medium and large-scale bottled water business players and craft a marketing strategy. Get creative and innovative with the promotions, packaging and bottle shapes.

• Build corporate contacts.
• Focus on setting up deals with retailers, hotels, restaurants, gyms and sports clubs, etc.
• Use social media to establish your brand through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Participate in roadshows and exhibitions.
• Encourage direct marketing and sales.
• Target event planners for customized water bottles.
• Sponsor a few events or programs.
• Distribute fliers in your target location.
• To retain existing customers, make sure the taste and quality of the water you the bottle is consistent.

Every business has its own challenges. Let’s look at the potential challenges in starting a bottled water business.

• Bottled water business requires significant capital to set up a plant, hire a work location, transport water, purchase large machinery and run maintenance repairs.
• Technical knowledge of machine handling, water testing is mandatory for the staff. Hiring them expensive and so is training them.
• Bottled the water business is heavily reliant on uninterrupted power. Therefore, arrangements for generator sets must be made to ensure operations during power outages.
• Bottled the water business is susceptible to frequent inspections to check on water quality and hygiene conditions.
• Changing weather conditions impact availability of water and its quality so take extra care during summers and monsoons.

Water is essential for our survival and every person on earth would want to drink clean and safe water. The bottled water market is overcrowded with many small, medium and large-scale industry players but there is and there will always be scope for new entrants offering bottled water that is safe, tasty, and affordable. Focus on establishing your market reach and catering to customized orders. Restaurants, hotels, event managers are all now looking for unique and customized bottled water with personalized labels (names, logos, etc.) and added health benefits.

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Mineral Water Business

Water is the basic and primary need of every individual. Instead of regular tap water, people are moving towards mineral and packaged drinking water for the safety of their health. The increase in the use of mineral water is because it contains salts and sulfur compounds that benefit our health.

So, the rise in demand for mineral water provides more and more opportunities to set up a mineral water plant . Many of the entrepreneurs are investing a large amount in the water business by seeing the never-ending demand. Using it will bring profit and increment to their business.

However, if you are thinking about starting a mineral water business, you need to know and have the correct information about the mineral water industry. In this article, we have discussed various steps that you can sustain it in the current market.

Steps to Start Mineral Water Plant Business

Mineral water contains water with natural sources, such as spring water or mountain water. It contains many minerals that are naturally obtained and these minerals have a significant impact on human well-being. Now, steps to consider while starting a mineral plant includes:

1. Know the market opportunity

As we all know, the basic necessity for human beings in beverages is mineral drinking water. And as the demand increases, it gives an opportunity and growth to your mineral water business . This increasing demand will make the industry one of the fastest-growing sectors of all.

As per the reports, in 2018, the growth of the mineral water industry has reached ₹162 billion. The main reason for the rise is due to more domestic and foreign tourists in the past few years. Not only the large-scale industries, but the small-scale businesses are also certainly proving an incredible profit these days.

2. Certification and License

Whether it be a small or large-scale industry, each of them requires certain and different kinds of licenses and registrations from the authorities of the government. As per the state government of a particular state, the certification and permit requirements may vary. So, to know the exact laws for setting up the industry in an individual state, you need to check up on the following points:

• Firm registration
• ISI certification
• Standard authority and food safety measurements
• Certification of pollution control
• The test reports of water from an authorized laboratory
• Pest control certificate

Having all these licenses and certifications will help to have a better and trustworthy plant business.

3. Good area and locality for the mineral plant business

One needs to understand the space required to set up an industry. The minimum area needed for the mineral water plant is around 1000 sq ft. Moreover, one can divide the area for machinery, processing, storage, and processed mineral bottles. Select the location that can easily fulfill the target market and supply enough water and energy sources.

4. Requirements of the Water purification process

Mineral water manufacturing requires raw materials that are easily available from natural sources. Apart from raw materials, other raw materials are needed such as:

• Bottle caps

These requirements complete the purification process.

5. Select the right machinery

There is a wide range of machines available for the processing of mineral water. Go for the device that fits your budget, investment, and packaging as two options, mainly fully automatic and semi-automatic machines, are there.

6. Steps of water purification

While setting up the industry, one must know some of the basic steps of purification. It includes:

• Storage of water

Through pumping, all the water gets collected in the storage pump to add alum for coagulation.

• Osmosis technique

Let the water settle for 1 hour, and with the help of osmosis, remove all the impurities present in the water.

• Chlorine gas process

The bubbling of chlorine gas removes all the disinfection of the purified water from the chlorine tank.

• Sand filtration

Filter taps are used to dissolve the impurities after passing water from the sand water filters.

• Carbon filtration

Through carbon filtration, the dichlorination process takes place for the removal of color and odor.

• Microfiltration

For final disinfection, water is passed through microfilters followed by an ultraviolet disinfection system.

• Bottle filling

Now, mineral water is ready. It is passed to the water filling machine, capping, and seals the bottles with an ozone generator.

Finally, the water from packaged drinking water plants is safe to drink and packed for transportation and selling.

7. Marketing and branding

The criteria of your success depend upon the quality of the product you sell. Moreover, marketing strategies are linked with selling. So, decide your target market and build a strong distribution network.

Thus, we hope this article helps you to set up a mineral water plant business in India.

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How to Start a Water Supply Business in India?

With rapid urbanization and increasing population, the demand for clean drinking water in Indian cities is on the rise. Businesses and civil societies are willing to pay for easy access to fresh, mineral-rich drinking water for daily consumption. That makes the water supply business one of the most profitable ventures to own. However, you need a well-planned strategy to be successful in your water distribution venture. This blog will explore the step-by-step process of starting a water supply business in India.

A step-by-step guide to starting a water supply business

Here are the steps you must take to establish a profitable commercial water suppliers venture in India:

1. Create a business plan

Before starting a business, you need a solid roadmap for success. First, perform market research to identify competitors, prevalent products, and prices. It will also help you assess the actual cost of starting and operating a water business. Then you can easily formulate a business plan and decide your target market and price of your product.

2. Create a company

The next step commercial water suppliers take is they formulate a company. You have to decide the name of your company and its structure. Most water distribution businesses opt for Private Limited Company and LLP Registration. But if you are a solopreneur, you can also register your business as a Sole Proprietorship.

3. Get all necessary licenses

When private water suppliers have formed a company, they must apply for various licences and registrations necessary to run a business in India. And since water is for consumption, you will also need additional safety permits. Here is a list of permits and registrations you must apply for when starting a water supply business:

I. GST Registration

II. PAN Registration

III. Digital Signature Certificate Registration

IV. ISO/BIS Certification

V. FSSAI Registration

VI. Pollution Control and Pest Control Certifications

4. Select a location for the factory

Location is also a key decision for commercial water suppliers because a mineral water factory requires adequate space for machinery and storage. Ideally, you will need a facility spread over 1000 square feet or more to fit all the equipment and storage units. Another factor to consider when choosing the location is the proximity to the target market. Make sure your clients are accessible within your serviceable radius.

5. Decide on the equipment

The next decision private water suppliers make is to decide the equipment they want for their factory. You will need a water pumping machine, a water purifying machine, and a water packaging machine. Depending on your needs, you can decide on the machinery based on its production capacity and level of automation it offers. 

6. Acquire funds

At last, your water supply business needs adequate funds to function. One of the best ways to fund your business is to avail of a business loan. You can apply for secured and unsecured business loans to set up a business. You can also take loans tailored to meet specific business needs like purchasing raw materials, equipment financing, working capital needs, etc. Business loans give you instant access to funds and you can repay the loan as your business grows.

Wrapping up

That was the step-by-step guide to help you start a water distribution business. If you need funds for your water supply venture, check out Tata Capital, India’s most trusted financial service provider. At Tata Capital, we offer collateral-free business loans of up to Rs 75 lakhs at attractive interest rates. You can also avail of our tailored loan products like working capital loans, term loans, equipment financing, etc. Visit the Tata Capital website to know more.

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Packaged Drinking Water Business in India

How to start packaged drinking water business in india [manufacturing process, brands,cost,machinery,profit].

Rampant water, land and air pollution has taken its negative toll on the earth. Dumping untreated waste directly into the waterways has reduced the quality of water. It is definitely unsafe to consume water from lakes and ponds. Untreated water is not safe for consumption. It will contain germs, dust, and pollutants, which will play havoc with our health. Thus, it is mandatory to drink treated and filtered water, obtained from clean source. It is this awareness that has increased the demand for packaged drinking water in the society. If you desire to make a mark in this lucrative business, then this article is a “must read.”

Estimated cost for starting business

Opening a bottled or packaged water manufacturing plant is cost intensive. A medium sized plant, with the capacity of dishing out around 45 lakh bottles, during one financial year, will require anything between Rs. 118 lakhs to 122 lakhs. It is a rough estimate, and will vary on several relative factors. It is the amount that you require to set up the plant. The overall financial expenditure necessary to get the desired production is around Rs. 240 to Rs 245 lakhs. Opting for a dealership is a better option. If you get a dealership, then you can start the business with anything between Rs. 15 to Rs. 25 lakhs. The actual amount will vary according to region, host company policies, demand and other factors.

Equipment list and estimated cost

Opening a mineral water manufacturing plant is a medium to big scale business. It cannot be done on a small scale. If you do not have necessary funds and resources, then it is better to opt for dealerships or franchise. But that is equally expensive proposition. Whether you open your own manufacturing unit or opt for a franchise, a number of high end machines are needed for purifying, processing and packing the water. A detailed list of these machines and their estimated costs are given in the table below.

  How many employees are needed?

If you are opening a medium to large scale bottled water manufacturing agency, you will need a host of employees. They will assist in operating the machines, maintaining records and factory. Most of the processing, purification, filling, capping, labeling and boxing will be done by the automated machines. But you need trained people to operate these machines. Staring the setup with 5 labors, 5 technical staff, 1 manager, 2 maintenance men and 2 security guards will be adequate. Overall, one can manage the operations with 15 men.

How to start a packaged drinking water company?

• Comprehensive planning – Starting a mineral water business is no mean task. To achieve satisfactory goals, you must be ready to put in hard work. You need to be ready with contingency plans for meeting any unforeseen circumstance. For this, adequate planning at all stages is necessary.
• Market research is a must – If you desire to setup your own plant, you must have information about the mineral water business, permits needed, machines necessary, water processing technology and other associated features.
• Getting funds – Interested candidates need to opt for credit from any financial institution. 1.50 Crore is not a small amount. Once you have the funds in hand, you can start the next phase of planning.
• Opting for franchise – Opting for franchise is another way of starting your packaged water business. Each company has its specific rules for offering franchise. For instance, to get a franchise of Bisleri, you need to make sure that there is no other such service provider in the area. Otherwise, your application will be rejected by the company.
• Selection of location – A packaged water manufacturing plant requires a significant area. After arranging funds, it is time to attain a suitable plot, where you have power supply, transportation, and adequate natural water resource.
• Attaining the machines – All machines, which have been listed in the table, are available in the market. These high end machines can be custom made according to the requirement of the owner.
• Attain permits – This business is directly related to health and wellbeing of people. Thus, government has strict policies to ensure quality products. You need to apply for and prove yourself worthy of getting the necessary licenses.
• Hiring human resource – Next comes hiring people for operating the machines, and maintaining smooth functioning in the plant.
• Actual manufacture – Once all these steps have been completed, it is time to start work on the actual water processing and bottling.

Packaging of the product

Packaging is another important aspect of the mineral water manufacturing industry. If the capping and packaging is not done properly, then the quality of water will deteriorate. There are separate machines for manufacturing water pouches. These machines can cost anything between Rs. 1.25 lakhs to Rs. 1.75 lakhs. Other than that, automatic capping and packing machines are also available. The cost of these bottling machines can range from Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 7 lakhs.

Once a set of bottled have been filled, capped and sealed, they are grouped and sent to the packing unit. Here, with the help of an automated machine, these bottles are packed in transparent packets. Once sealing is complete, these are placed in cardboard boxes. These cardboard boxes are then sealed with tape. In medium sized plants, it is done manually, but in bigger factories, automated machines are installed for this task as well. After this, these boxes are coded and stacked on delivery vans to reach their destination.

Permits necessary for the business

• SSI registration – Appropriate license from the Small Scale Industries department is a must for starting the business. The permit helps in acquiring funding, equipment and related items with ease.
• BIS registration – License from the Bureau of Indian Standards is a must to manufacture any item. The ISI is the mark of quality and purity. Thus, this certificate is all the more important for mineral water business.
• Pollution control report – The state government issues Pollution Control Certification to several manufacturing industries. The experts test the water, surrounding, equipment, production process and packaging methods to ensure that the factory is not adding to pollution levels in the area.
• Water sample analysis – Water is the main resource you need to start mineral water factory. For that, you need a clean source of water. Getting samples of this water tested at government labs is a must. If they are happy with the quality of water, then you will get the permits.
• Pest control reports – Safety and hygiene is of utmost importance in a mineral water production company. Thus, you need to get permit from the pest control department
• NOC certificate – It is the responsibility of the factory owner to get no objection certificate from the Gram Panchyat or Municipality.
• Worker medical certificates – The owner of the company must get health reports of each employee. The owner needs to ensure that the workers are not suffering from any communicable disease. Otherwise, the health department will not give the license.
• Trademark and brand registration – It is better to pot for brand name and logo registration. It will safeguard the identity of the company.
• Land ownership registration – A significant land area is needed to establish the factory. Whether you own the plot or get in on lease, you need to submit the papers, and share the information with the state authority to attain land permits.
• Layout grant permits – You need to get the layout plan sanctioned from the Municipal or Gram Panchayat. For this, you need to submit all architectural plans of the plant, after getting thumbs up from a registered architect.
• Power certificates – Whether your mineral water plant is small or big, it will require a lot of electricity. All heavy duty machines require electricity to operate. It is not possible to do so with domestic connections. You must apply for commercial connection to the respective government department. Once you get this permit, the power company will install commercial meters at the plant.
• Certification from power agency – You will not be able to start production until you acquire the safety certificate from the power enterprise and department. The experts will visit the plant, check the meter, wiring, and safety equipment. If they are happy with the report, then they will give the grant to start production.

Franchise name of the business

There are no extra pints for guessing that opening a packaged drinking company on your own is a massive task. Arranging the necessary funds is the biggest hurdle that you need to cross. Though banks offer credit, interested applicants must have enough knowledge about machines, where to get these, and how to operate them. In case, a person is not comfortable with these risks, he/she can opt for franchise of packaged drinking water manufacturing brands, which are already reputed and well-placed in Indian market. Some of these brands are Bisleri, Kinley, Aquafina, Bailley, Qua, Himalayan Water, Tata Water Plus and others. If any person is interested in getting franchise or dealership of these companies, then he/she needs to log on to the official websites.

Bisleri – https://www.bisleri.com/

Kinley – https://www.coca-colaindia.com/brands/kinley/kinley-water

Aquafina – www.pepsicoindia.co.in/brands/aquafina.html

Bailley – www.parleagro.com/bailey.html

Qua – www.naranggroup.com/qua/home.html

Himalayan Water – www.tataglobalbeverages.com/brands/water/himalayan

Tata Water Plus – http://www.tataglobalbeverages.com/brands/water/tata-water-plus

Best marketing areas

• Schools, colleges and offices – If you desire to get a steady stream of orders, then these areas will be ideal. The regular attendance in schools, colleges and offices is high. If you crack a deal to supply purified water from your company to these places, your turnover will increase.
• Malls, fairs, events – As the footfall in big malls, movie auditoriums, fair and events us high, setting up stalls in these places will ensure high sale.
• Restaurants and café – There is no way to ensure that the quality of water, served at the cafes and restaurants is good. So, most people go for mineral bottled water. A deal with café and restaurant owners will also prove to be beneficial.
• Beverage and grocery stores – Make sure that your water is available in all beverage and grocery stores. This will increase exposure and salability of the product.
• Sell at domestic level – Many health conscious people try to cook food in mineral water. They opt for 20 liter water jars. Thus, selling these mineral water jars at domestic level will boost your sale.

Promotional tips for better business

• Online advertising – Today, online representation is a must for any company. If reputed agencies are taking assistance of online promotion, then it is a must for a person, just starting out in the business as well.
• Traditional advertising – Apart from online promotions, you can also harness the power of traditional media. Audio media (radio), audio – video media (television) and print media will offer your product positive exposure and promotion.
• Making use of social media – Social networks are potent platforms for getting in touch with the target clients. Maintaining a separate account for the brand will keep people posted about the upcoming events and launches. It also increases exposure that is a must for promotion and business.
• Distribution of pamphlets – If you are manufacturing and selling mineral water under your own brand name, then distributing handouts, and offering free samples to people will come in handy to create a hype in the market. It must be done before the actual launch of your product.
• Promotional hoardings and banners – Putting up promotional hoardings and banners, in places where a large number of people can see it, will increase the chances of your brand’s exposure.

Risks and management

• Preventing underground water pollution – As these plants depend on ground or underground water sources, and waste water is drained out, steps must be taken to prevent any risk to these natural water sources.
• Safe storage of fuel and chemicals – The commercial water purification plants use a number of chemicals. The machines also run on fuel. Better care must be taken to store these chemicals and fuel, to keep risks and accidents at bay.
• No faulty storage of products – A lot depends on the storage facility. If the storage areas are not clean, then the packaged water can turn bad in no time. Risks can be averted by paying attention to capping, sealing, boxing and boxing activities.
• Adequate quality control – Another risk, closely associated with the mineral water business is inability to maintain high quality of water. It is the responsibility of the R&D department to carry out batch tests to make sure that purification and addition of preservatives have been done accurately.

Waste management

The bottled water manufacturing plants generate a high percentage of liquid waste on daily basis. The effluents have high potential to increase soil and water pollution. To prevent environmental degradation, these waste products must be treated. The plants must ensure that only treated wastes are going out in the sewage drains. The slant of main drains, going out of the plant, must be adequate. These drains must be covered, and should not be placed adjacent to water processing and packaging units. Back run of dirty water, into the plant must be stopped at all costs. Chemicals must not be stored alongside bottled water boxes.

It is necessary to create awareness among people. But hoping that everyone will readily purchase a bottle of mineral water is not right. Drinking packaged water is not the only option. Boil and strain water before consumption. It will kill germs, as well as remove insoluble particles from the water. One should never take chances with his/her health. Those who can afford it must stick to consuming treated mineral water.

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How to Start Mineral Water Plant Business in India

Packaged Drinking Water Business is one of the best and super-hit business model in current industry. Mineral Water Plant business is not only profitable business model but also you can start this business in low investment.

In this article, we will cover all the aspect, business requirement, Packaged Drinking Water Business investment, Legal documentation along with the detailed business guide on how to start the Mineral Water Plant Manufacturing business with low investment.

Today, water getting worse for drinking and people are trying to use mineral water with rich content like barium, iron, manganese etc depending on the Quality row water content. So to purify and getting good quality of water is super important now a days.

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• How To Start Mineral Water Business

#1) Registration of Firm:

#2) bis certification:, #3) gst registration:, #4) trade license:, #5) pollution certificate:, #6) trade mark:, #8) food safety and standard authority of india (fssai):, #9) iec code:, area required for drinking water business plant, raw materials required for water processing unit, mineral water processing plant machinery, step 1 water collection, step 2 impurities removal, step 3 processing of bubbling chlorine gas, step 4 sand filtration, step 5 carbon filtration, step 6 micro filters, step 7 bottle filling, step 8 complete packaging, #7 how to sell mineral water bottles, brand and uniqueness.

• Final words.

Mineral Water Business Scope

According to the business wire, the Packaged Drinking Water Business has tremendous scope. This Market is going to reach around ~403.06 Bn Indian rupees by the end of 2023. Today its current value of ~160 Bn Indian rupees, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~24.75% from 2019.

Based on volume, the Packaged Drinking Water Business market is likely to reach ~$35.53 Bn litters by 2023, expanding at a CAGR of ~18.25% from 2018 to 2023.

How To start Mineral Water Business

In India, Indian railways, Township apartment, metricities are one of the top consumers of packaged mineral water business.

Today, there tons of small-scale water supplier available who making this business and generating the huge potential.

In general, the water bottles are usually come in different variety like 20 Litter,5 litter, 2 litter and so many different packaging.

With thousands of small-scale mineral water supplier in the market, the major consumer of this product is Indian railways; the Indian railway is a huge potential market for mineral water.

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Registrations & Licenses for Mineral Water Plant Business

So now, before starting any business in India, you must have business registration and legalize the mineral water business. Similar to all business, you also need some licence/Certification form government authority which is maintained below.

You can register your firm as MSME if planning to start a small scale business. Also, you may start the small to medium Mineral Water Plant Manufacturing business either a Proprietorship or Partnership Firm, or with a private limited company.

Other Option are OPC ( One-person company ) if you are planning to start business with single alone.

Also Read | How to Register Your Company in India

You can also obtain Certification for ISI Specification for packaged natural mineral water (IS 13428:1998) and for also packaged drinking water (IS 14543: 1998)

After launching the GST as New Goods and Tax Service, this is mandatory now to take it for all kind of business therefore, you need to apply for GST registrations

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This is local license you can obtain from the Local authority.

Oh, Pollution certificate is required why because, today environment is getting poor and currently government is looking for the pollution free energy source. So for your this business you must have this certificate.

If you want that your brand can be protected, you need to have trade mark registration.

All industry which produces food and inhale product required the FSSAI Licence for food quality.

This license is required when Mineral water bottle needs to be export or import to other countries. Beasley you can say that this is for international business.

Location and area selection is always the backbone for any business. This can effect your business and budget too. If the selected area is not at proper location you may pay high transport charges and too much rent for business.

1000 Square feet area would be sufficient for this business in initial stage to start Mineral Water Plant.

You can divide this area in two part 1. Machinery and equipment 2. Packaged/Processed bottle and row material storage area. Location should easily accessible to the target market and at that location, there should be enough water resources and energy [Electricity] supply.

For Mineral Water Manufacturing Plant, The basic raw material required for Mineral Water Plant Manufacturing is normal water which can be easily available to the natural resources or can get it from the municipal corporation water supply lines. Rest other materials are which is required for water purification are as given below • Bottles • Bottle Cape • Pouches • Cartoon Boxes. • Chemical • Reagents For more details about the machinery plant, you can check the below video for more information.

In market, there are variety of machine available. You can differentiate the machines by capacity, production ratio and so on.

Usually, there are two type of machine available in the market. 1- Fully automatic Machine 2- Semi-Automatic Machine

The cost/Price of machine depends on the features present in machine. So according to your needs and current demands, you can choose the right product.

Apart of this, here we are listing some other machine which might be helpful for you.

• Storage Tanks
• Sand Filter Activated Carbon Filter And Micron Filters
• Treatment Tanks
• Reverse Osmosis Plant
• Chlorination Tanks
• Sand Filter
• Activated Carbon Filter
• Micron Filters
• Ultraviolet Disinfectant System
• Electronic Dover For Alum and Chlorine
• Ozone Generator
• Water Sterilizers and Dispensers
• Water Filling Machines
• Bottle Wrapping Machine

Process for Water Purification

Before starting the Mineral Water Processing Plant, you must have to understand the complete life cycle of the water processing unit. Here we are listing the complete 8 steps which might be helpful for you.

Initial stage, you have to collect the row water which is required to be purified. Collect and store the row water into a storage tank where water is dozed with alum for coagulation with heavy metals or insoluble matters

Once the water gets settled, the next process of impurity removal will takes place with the help of osmosis technique.

Post the osmosis process done, this water will be shifted to the chlorination tank where primary disinfection is brought about by the bubbling chlorine gas process.

In this step, the water process through the sand. Where the send water trap the undissolved impurities.

After sand filtration water is passed through the carbon filtration for removal of color, odor and dechlorination process is takes place.

Post the above process, the process of micro filters for terminal disinfection started. Micro filters having a comprising series of 5 microns, 1 micron and 0.4-micron filter followed by ultraviolet disinfection system.

Now in this step, the water is already purified, so now the mineral water is passed through a bottle filling machine where water is filled into the bottles, Then bottles further send to the capping machine where caps are fitted on the bottle with ozone generator or shrink wrapping.

Till this stage, Mineral water is ready selling. But being a manufacturing company, we need to start making complete binding and packaging for transport purpose so that the manufactured water can be send to the distributors and retailers.

Starting a mineral water plant manufacturing unit, making it productive is very easy why because everything is a part of the investment. The main problem and challenges occur when you are trying to make a sale of the mineral water.

Now Let’s try to understand, how to sell the product in small and large scale. Want to know the complete details of profit analysis of Mineral Water plant business? Check the below link for more details.

Market identification is one of the most important criteria for both retailing and industrial retailing to build a strong distributers network.

Here are some important niche you can target to the above products.

Local market (retail market)

As you know our Indian PM is also trying to focus on the local market and local manufacturer. It's the best option to Contact the retailers who can buy your product and helps to introduce your product to the customers. Here are some local sectors where you can sell a product: 1- Commercial kitchen 2- Culinary schools 3- Fast food outlet 4- Restaurant 5- Retailers 6- Supermarkets 7- Local apartments

Wholesale market [Bulk Selling]

Retailing is off course best ideas through local market. After building the wide distributor network, you can get the regular client for bulk purchasing. You can connect the below 1- Goods Agent 2- Other distributors

Online market

B2B Websites:

For International and national market expansion, you can Register your business on B2B websites like • Alibaba • Ali expresses • Indiamart • Tradeindia • Exportersindia • Startup authority • Udan india • Olx india Etc. you can sell your product on bulk orders.

Export market

For international trading, you can export your mineral water bottles, for exportation of any product you need to apply for IEC (import-export code).

The most important part is here to make and build the brand because people are aware of personal hygiene and health, therefore, they consume mineral water. you just have to offer them clean and hygiene mineral water and tell them about your brand through social media marketing and with the help of other marketing strategies.

Final words..

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Mineral Water Plant Vs Alkaline Water Plant

You may be confused by the difference between mineral and alkaline water. 

Let me clear that for you!

Alkaline water is just the better version of mineral water, with a ph value of more than 8.5 and 70 more minerals making it organic and healthy.

Although, the process for starting both the plants is the same. Therefore, it depends on the minerals of the source of water.

Steps to start a Mineral Water Business/Alkaline Water Business

Study the market .

Firstly, figure out what is the market demand for your product and what may be the investment and profit in this business. 

The water business is something that will never fail. 

Above all, with the consciousness about health among people, water business tends to rise more and more in the coming years. 

To know in detail, you can visit a mineral water plant and find out how they work, resource and sell.

Find the Water Source

The most crucial step is to figure out from where will you source the water. 

However, water for a mineral water business can only be sourced from a natural spring  or  mountain . 

Therefore, you will have to set up your processing unit nearby the source of water.

Above all, it requires around  1000 sq. ft of space , half of it to store the water and materials like chemicals and packaging stuff and the other half to set up the purification unit.

Register your business

As you have decided on the type of business, figure out a name for your company and immediately go for Private Limited Company Registration without any delay. 

After that, once you get your company registered, you can continue with the process.

Documents Required for company registration are:  Photos of Directors, Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Utility Bill, Address Proof, Identity Proof, Minimum two directors and one of them should be an Indian Resident, Minimum two shareholders.

Acquire all Licenses 

To operate any business legally, you need to obtain licenses from authorities to avoid any penalties or legal consequences later.

The license required for mineral water business are:

• ISI Certificate from BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)
• GST Registration
• FSSAI Certificate 
• Pollution Control Certificate
• Water Test Report from Certified Laboratory
• Pest Control Certificate

List of Raw Materials and Machinery

Raw Material

• Chemical (Chloride, Sodium, Magnesium and Calcium)
• PET Preform (Starts from Rs.3 per piece / 108 per Kg)

Although, the chemicals are decided after the water test report of the source water.

You can source all the products from India's best wholesaling website:  Indiamart .

Purify and Pack the Natural Mineral Water

Here are the steps to purify and pack the natural mineral water:

• Collect the water  in a storage tank from the source
• Remove Impurities  by letting the water sit for an hour or two.
• Bubble chlorine gas  in the chlorination tank. It is also the early disinfection process.
• Let the water pass through the  sand filters  to remove the indissolvable impurities.
• After that, pass the water from the  carbon filter  to remove colour, odour and dechlorinate it.
• Then the water is passed through the  UV Disinfection system  and  micro filters  for final disinfection.
• Finally, the water transfers to the water bottling plant, where the  filling machine  fills water into the bottles. 
• After that, with the help of the  ozone generator , the bottles are sealed with caps.
• At the final stage, the bottles are  labelled  and are ready to drink and sell.

However, you can avoid few steps from this process if you are sourcing the water from the purest mountain like the Himalayas.

But, only after consulting an expert and approval from the BSI.

The price of natural mineral water bottle ranges from Rs. 40- Rs. 60 per litre in India.

So, set the price of the bottle accordingly after calculating all expenses of the water bottling plant that includes producing water with a water bottle.

Marketing and Selling

Well, you do not need any particular marketing tactics to sell water. 

But here is a tip you can focus on the upper class like celebrities, players, athletes as they are more concerned about the water they drink.

Also, they do prefer water with most minerals to maintain their physique and health. So, if you target them, your alkaline water business with definitely flood you with profits and success.

All you will need is an impressive idea to convince them to buy, and once they recognise it, they can be your regular customer.

Also, you can supply the water to railways and bus stops because they have the most travellers that need water on their way.

Investment for starting a Mineral Water Business

Investment for Mineral Water Business/Alkaline Water Business for 1000 sq. ft area can start from Rs. 8,00,000 to Rs.1,00,00,000 depending on your scale of operation and the machines you will use.

For investments you can consider applying for a bank loan, angel investors, crowdfunding. Also, you can ask your friend, family and relatives for helping you with funds.

To sum up, as you now know that there is no difference between an alkaline water plant and a mineral water plant. Therefore, you are good to go and dive into the most profitable and successful business.

For more information about how to start a mineral water business, you can contact our experts at www.starteazy.in

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How to start water supply Business

Radha Dhaked | September 17, 2022 June 6, 2022 | Business Updates , Company Formation

A wide variety of bottled water delivery services are available to keep you and your family hydrated throughout the day. It doesn’t matter if you’re using the water for your home or business; it’s essential to excellent health and will benefit you and your family. It is not as difficult as many people believe, and those who put off starting a water plant or a water supply firm can do it successfully using well-thought-out methods. In this article, you will learn how to start water supply business in India.

Stepwise Procedure to start water supply business 

Market research and business plan.

As an entrepreneur, having a well-thought-out strategy is vital. Map out the details of your organization and find some unknowns using a business plan. The following are a few crucial points to bear in mind:

• Are there any start-up or continuing costs?
• Who are you trying to reach with your product or service?
• What is the maximum price you may charge your clients?
• What will the name of your company be?

Furthermore, you need to conduct market research. You need to find the demand and the competition in the area.

Company Formation

The most popular and beneficial company formation to start water supply business are: Private Limited Company Registration and LLP Registration. However, if you are solopreneur, you can also have your business registration in Sole Proprietorship Registration or One Person Company Registration.

Apply for necessary licenses and Registrations

It doesn’t matter how big or tiny an industry is; each requires a unique set of permits and registrations from government agencies. The certification and permission requirements of a specific state may differ. However, some essential registrations are as follows:

• GST Registration
• Trademark Registration
• FSSAI Registration
• Certificate of Pollution Control and Pest Control Certificate
• PAN Registration
• Digital Signature Certificate Registration

Furthermore, you will also need to mandatory bookkeeping and accounting and do ITR Filing for your business on time.

Choose a Good Location

Building an industry requires a certain amount of floor space. The mineral water factory requires an area of at least 1000 square feet. Mineral bottles that have been treated can be stored in a separate section from the rest of the facility. Choose a location where the target market can readily be met and where there is adequate water and electricity to meet the needs of the business.

Decide on the ideal equipment

Many different equipment are available to refine mineral water. Choose the machine that best suits your needs in terms of cost, investment, and packing, since there are two primary options: fully automatic machines, and semi-automatic machines.

Acquire Funding

You will need to have a significant amount of funds for a variety of reasons. One of the best ways for acquiring funds is through a small business loan.

If you have MSME Registration, you can also have collateral free loans if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Moreover, MSME Registration allows you to have funding from other financial institutions as well.

Set up an accounting system for your company

Accounting for your business’s numerous costs and sources of revenue is essential if you want to fully grasp its financial health. It is much easier to file your annual taxes if you keep meticulous and precise records.

Branding and promotion

The quality of your product and marketing techniques is what determines your success.  Determine who you want to sell to and then put together an effective supply chain to reach them.

Final Words

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TOP 50 Water Business Ideas to Start in 2024

Jul 23, 2024

Water is not just the essence of life; it’s also the foundation of a myriad of business opportunities waiting to be tapped into. From purification and distribution to recreational and conservation efforts, the scope for entrepreneurial ventures in the water sector is vast and varied. As the world increasingly focuses on sustainability and health, businesses centered around water are not only profitable but also contribute significantly to societal well-being. This article dives into 50 innovative water business ideas that cater to a range of needs and interests, including drinking water solutions, water sports, and eco-friendly water conservation methods.

The versatility of water as a resource opens up numerous avenues for entrepreneurs to explore. Whether it’s creating a brand that specializes in high-quality drinking water, offering services in water purification, or launching an adventure company focused on water sports, the possibilities are endless. These ideas are not only geared towards generating revenue but also aim to address critical issues such as water scarcity, pollution, and the global push towards healthier living. Read on to discover a wellspring of opportunities that could be your next venture into the lucrative world of water businesses.

MOST PROFITABLE WATER BUSINESS IDEAS

1. SELLING COLD BOTTLED WATER This is undoubtedly one of the easiest and most profitable water business ideas. People all over the world are willing to pay a lot for a bottle of fresh cold water, especially on hot days and in places like beaches or mountains where there are no stores. Such water can even be sold from an ice cart or basket filled with ice. The profit margin on such bottled water is usually between 50% and 200%.

2. LEMONADE STAND If you are looking for a cheap and simple idea for water based business, the production and sale of lemonade is undoubtedly one of the best. Such lemonade is something that a lot of people dream about on hot days. All you need to make lemonade is water, and lemons or any other fruit, and a little sugar, ice, or other additives.

3. ICE CUBES PROUDCTION & SALE Making and selling ice is one of the most profitable water business ideas. The production and sale of ice cubes is characterized by a very low production cost and a high profit margin often reaching up to 40%. The most important thing is to find enough customers (stores, restaurants, bars etc.). In order to arouse more interest in your products, ice cubes can be shaped in a special way (e.g. hearts or balls).

4. WATER & DRINKS VENDING MACHINE All people need water and drink, no matter where they are. The demand for drink will always be there where there are many people – and this creates a great opportunity for the vending machine business – a simple way to make money selling drinks through machines set up in prime locations. If you want to find more vending machine business opportunities then be sure to check out these 75 Vending Machine Business Ideas by BusinessNES.

5. SWIMMING POOL BUSINESS All over the world, a lot of people love to bathe and swim. A small basel or a large aqua park can often attract a lot of customers and generate a really large income. However, not only having a swimming pool can be a good business idea. Building pools is also very profitable (the demand for new pools is still growing!), And pool repair and cleaning services. If there is no competition in this niche in your area, it is worth considering a business of this type.

6. OVERWATER BUNGALOWS  A house on the water is a dream for many people. Such bungalows exist in many popular tourist areas and usually attract a lot of tourists. Such an overwater bungalow can be built both on the sea and on the lake. The key to success in such a business is the appropriate advertising of such bungalows so that your offer reaches as many customers as possible.

7. FLAVORED WATER BUSINESS Flavored water is a great idea for a profitable water-business. The main ingredient of such water is of course water (cheap so the cost of production is low), additionally in such water there is usually sugar or sweeteners and flavorings, juice concentrates etc. There is a particular demand for “healthy” flavored waters on the market. 

8. FISH POND FARMING Fish farming in ponds is a very interesting and profitable idea for a water business. There are many species of fish (e.g. cod, eel, carp, and even shrimps) that reproduce and thrive well in ponds. Fish grown in this way can be processed by yourself (e.g. smoked, frozen, served in your own restaurant, sold to other restaurants, shops and individual customers).

9. HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM WATER Pure water consists of Hydrogen and oxygen. Thanks to modern technologies, we are able to decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen and obtain these pure elements from the water. Both pure hydrogen and oxygen have many uses and can be sold and generate a lot of money. Hydrogen is already today sometimes referred to as the fuel of the future, which will be able to generate cheap and clean energy. Pure oxygen also has many uses, incl. in medicine. In the future, the production of these elements will certainly become more and more important and will be worth a lot.

10. WATERFRONT RESORT One of the most profitable waterfront business ideas is to build a hotel, or if you have enough capital, an entire waterfront resort. This is especially a good idea on nice big and popular seaside lakes and rivers. In such places, you can maximize profits by also selling food, drink, renting beach accessories (deck chairs, umbrellas, etc.) and selling souvenirs and offering various games and attractions for adults and children.

11. RAINWATER COLLECTION TANKS SALE & INSTALLATION Rainwater is very valuable and can be used for many purposes, such as watering the garden. However, usually most of the water during rain soaks into the ground and disappears. However it is possible to keep this water for later using special rainwater tanks, which are installed e.g. at the gutters of houses. Such tanks are very useful and allow you to reduce costs that household consumes on water. A good idea for business can be the production of such systems and tanks and their installation and sale.

12. IRRIGATION EXPERT SERVICES Irrigation – the proper distribution of sufficient water in agriculture – is the basis for the cultivation of many crops around the world and one of the most needed water business ideas. Many crops would not be possible without proper irrigation. The demand for such services is particularly high in places where it is dry and there is not enough rain.

13. JET SKI RENTAL AND ENTERTAINMENT One of the most popular attractions on the water are jet skis and the possibility of water skiing, mattress riding or parachuting behind a jet ski. Such attractions usually find many takers during the season and can quickly generate a very good income.

14. SURFING, WINDSURFING OR KITESURFING RENTAL & SCHOOL One of the best things you can do by the water is surfing or its other forms such as wind surfing or kitesurfing. These sports have a lot of fans all over the world and are associated with many business opportunities that can be used to make a lot of money. One of the best ways to make money with such boards is to rent them in the best places where you will find many people willing to try this sport. In addition, you can produce these boards, teach people how to ride them, and also organize courses, schools for children, competitions and sell accessories.

15. STAND UP PADDLE BOARD Stad up paddle board (SUP) is a great idea for water fun for children and adults. The board is a bit like surfing and can be used for sitting or lying down using a paddle or paddling with arms or legs. Renting and selling these paddle boards could be a good business idea and an attraction at resorts and beaches.

16. KAYAKS, PEDALO BOATS & LITTLE BOATS BUSINESS Water is a great place for fun, adventure and activities. One of them is kayaking, pedal boats or small boats or mini-motorboats. Renting or selling such floating attractions can be a really good business idea, especially in places where there are a lot of vacationers and tourists, and where there are not yet rentals or sellers of such canoe boats and other floating attractions.

17. ORGANIZATION OF CRUISES One of the most unique and exciting things you can do on the water is to sail and sail on a boat, catamaran, floating house or large cruise ship. A lot of people around the world love the water and that is why such cruises are always very popular. The idea for this type of business can be the organization of short cruises of a few hours, longer multi-day cruises, as well as boat rental, training and learning how to sail.

18. FLOATING RESTAUREANT OR CAFETERIA Water, especially sea water, but also on large lakes and rivers has something amazing about it. Many people like to spend time in such places, it is also amazing to eat, drink and spend time with loved ones. A great business idea that can attract many customers is to open a floating restaurant or cafe. In such an amazing place every meal will taste even better!

19. PRODUCTION OF SALT FROM SEAWATER Another water business idea is to produce salt from seawater. Seas and oceans have very salty water which is usually suitable for making salt out of it. This salt can then be sold as table salt or industrial salt and can have many different applications.

20. WATER DESALINATION Desalination is one of the most important ways of obtaining drinking water in many countries that have limited access to drinking water and are located by the sea. Countries like the United Arab Emirates and Israel already get most of their drinking water from the sea through desalination. This business is extremely prospective and has the potential to solve the water shortage problems in many countries, especially in Africa and the Middle East.

21. COMMERCIAL FISHING Fishing is one of the oldest water businesses in human history. Catching fish, but also crabs, shrimp, octopus, squid and other seafood can be a very profitable business. It is, however, crucial that you meet all the laws and requirements to ensure that such business is conducted in accordance with existing regulations.

22. WATER POWER PLANT Water is in constant motion, and this motion is a great driving force that can generate electricity. Water, especially when it moves with great power, can generate a lot of green, clean energy. In the old days mills were built on the water, and today hydroelectric power stations are being built, generating sometimes large amounts of electricity. Although this is usually an expensive investment, it can be very profitable.

23. FOUNTAINS CONSTRUCTION AND SALE  Water can also be a very attractive decorative element and beautify public spaces, parks or gardens.People have loved fountains for thousands of years and they still have many enthusiasts today. The construction and sale of fountains can be a really attractive idea for a water business. The success of such a business depends primarily on whether you have a lot of competition in the area, how well you advertise your fountains and how good they are. Mini fountains can also be a great interior decoration of homes, hotels and restaurants.

24. AQUARIUM FISHKEEPING BUSINESS Very many people around the world keep fish in aquariums. Such fish are also often an interesting decoration in hotels, restaurants, cafes and other places. Keeping and selling aquarium fish can be a scalable business idea. The key to success is breeding fish (or other aquarium animals like shrimp etc.) that are in high demand and are worth a lot.

25. BOXED WATER An interesting idea to sell plain water can be to wrap it in a box or something special to give it a unique character. Although it may seem strange, people often like to buy such ordinary things served in a unique form.

26. FISH FARMING (E.G. IN FLOATING CAGES) From many years it is also possible to raise fish in cages, some kind of pool, farm or in fenced areas in the sea or ponds. Raised fish can be sold directly to restaurants, stores or to individual customers. An example of such a fish farm can be seen, for example, in this YouTube video .

27. WATER SUPPLY BUSINESS Many people and businesses need supplies of large amounts of water. Depending on the needs, drinking water is needed (e.g. water for drinking water machines or water for refilling the drinking water tank on yachts). Often water similar to tap water is also delivered to campervans or to places where there is a shortage of tap water. Water distribution by truck is also a mainstay of water delivery in many Middle Eastern countries where drinking water is scarce.

28. WATER PURIFICATION Water purification is an important field full of business opportunities. There are many ways of water purification such as chlorination, filters, and solar disinfection among others. Storing water in safe containers is another important element related to this field. These and other elements of water purification can be a great idea for a profitable business.

29. WELL DRILLING People all over the world need water – but often there is no good source, so a new source of water must be created. The solution to such a problem is usually well drilling, or drilling a special hole in the ground that is deep enough to extract good quality water from. Such water intakes are necessary in a great many areas, especially in agriculture, villages and places without access to water. Factories or shopping malls often also need their own water well.

30. HYDRAULICS & PLUMBING Plumbing and plumbing are other areas where water is a very important component. Every home and building needs properly functioning plumbing. Services in this area can provide ideas for many very profitable businesses such as plumbing construction, plumbing installation and repair and many more.

31. WATER TREATMENT TABLETS & FILTERS Water purification using filters or tablets is another type of water business ideas that has great potential. Such filters are needed in every home around the world to provide quality drinking and clean water. Water purification tablets, on the other hand, are something useful in survival, military, something everyone should have in case of emergency, and also useful in poor countries and places without access to clean water.

32. FLOATING WATER PARK (LAKE, SEA, ETC.)  An interesting business idea by the water is to create a mini water park. Such a water park can consist of inflatable slides, inflatable mattresses, and many other floating attractions. This is a particularly good business idea in the most popular tourist destinations.

33. DIVING BUSINESSES Diving is one of the most exciting water business ideas. Especially tourists like to dive in places with beautiful and clear water. The most popular ideas for this type of business are mainly renting diving equipment, organizing diving courses and diving schools, organizing diving cruises and diving with an instructor. A diving accessories store can also be a great business idea.

34. LUXURY EXPENSIVE WATER Sometimes, in order to feel better and raise their economic and social status, people like to buy luxury products that are not really worth the price. This is also the case with some luxury mineral waters, glacier waters or other exceptional waters. The production of such water is undoubtedly an interesting way to make a very large profit margin. Social media will be necessary to promote such water brand.

35. HUMIDIFIERS PRODUCTION & SALE Too dry air is a problem for many people around the world. For various reasons, including health, many people need to increase the humidity in their home or workplace and need a humidifier for this (Amazon link). There are already many such humidifiers on the market, but it can also be a good business idea to manufacture and sell your own humidifier model.

36. ALKALINE WATER SALE & PRODUCTION Alkaline water is water that has higher pH levels than regular water. Many people consider it better and healthier, so selling and producing such water is another interesting business idea. To attract many customers it is worthwhile to advertise such water properly and use interesting marketing methods.

37. WATERPOWERED GADGETS LIKE FLYBOARD New technologies allow for new unique ways to enjoy water. One such innovation is the flyboard that allows you to fly over water. This is a great attraction that can be a great business in the most popular tourist destinations.

38. THERAPEUTIC BATHS & WATER MASSAGES Water and bathing are also an important part of many therapies and not a bad way to relax and rest. Business ideas for this type of business could be spas offering such healing baths, small businesses with healing baths or jaccuzi with healing water, offering salt water baths and other healing substances, or even selling such supplements or healing bath salts or healthy mud, for example.

39. PORT CONSTRUCTION  Another of the best water business ideas is to build and develop a port on a lake, sea or river. Such ports can make huge money. The bigger the port, the more people and yachts or boats it attracts, the more money they will generate. Such a port is a very scalable business idea that can be developed gradually. First you can build a small pier, a hotel, beach restaurants and a berth for a few boats and then over time you can expand the harbor and build many buildings and stores around the harbor.

40. WATER PUMPING SERVICES Water pumping is needed in many areas. This happens most often with flooding, floods, and the needs of businesses such as swimming pools ponds and aqua parks. Business ideas can range from offering water pumping and repumping services to selling pumping systems and consulting and installing water pumping systems.

41. BOATS & YACHTS PRODUCTION OR RENTAL Yachts and boats are a very important large and profitable niche in water related business. A whole lot of people in the world love boating and sailing and would like to buy a new or used yacht, boat, powerboats and other attractive floating vessels. Business ideas in this area can include not only the manufacture and sale of boats, but also sales brokerage, consulting, custom research and the sale of boating accessories.

42. FISHING SHOP Nearly every major body of water attracts fishing enthusiasts. If there are a lot of anglers in a particular location, you may want to consider opening a fishing store. The sale of baits, hooks, rods, and many other angling accessories can generate really good profits depending on the traffic in the place.

43. WASTEWATER TREATMENT Wastewater treatment is essential in any place where a large number of people live. The demand for such services creates many business opportunities. Examples of such businesses include the construction of wastewater treatment plants, maintenance services, management and upgrading services and many others which can be very profitable full-scale business ideas. In recent years, mini wastewater treatment plants have also become very popular, which can also be a very good business idea.

44. WATER DISPENSERS FOR DOGS & PETS All animals need to drink water. With the development of modern solutions and technology, there are new ways to give water to our pets. An example of such devices is such as this dog water dispenser (available on Amazon), from which the dog himself drinks whenever he wants. Selling and manufacturing this kind of items can be a great idea for a small or medium business.

45. MAN-MADE RAIN & CLOUDS Although it may seem like science fiction, research into perfecting the creation of artificial clouds has been going on for years. There are already some ways to create such clouds (for example here you can watch on YouTube how NASA creates artificial rain clouds). Such artificial rain clouds are potentially a very valuable invention for countries where water is scarce or where it is too hot. Artificial rain clouds can help farmers during droughts and also give some cooling to people during hot weather.

46. WATER HEATING INSTALLATIONS Hot water is essential in every home. There are many systems to heat water. The business idea can be to manufacture, sell, service, install and repair them. Mass-produced hot water from a factory can also be a profitable business.

47. SOLAR WATER HEATING Many people and businesses want to save money and opt for water heating installation. These are great solutions in areas with lots of sun. Installing, selling, servicing and advising on such systems can be a very profitable business idea. Solar water heaters manufacturing  and production of hot water and energy can also be a very good business opportunity.

48. WATER SPORTS Water has also a great potential in terms of sports. You can organize sports tournaments, schools, aerobics, fitness, water acrobatics and many more. Examples of water sports include water polo, rafting and biking.

49. ICE SCULPTURE BUSINESS Creating and selling ice sculptures is also a great idea for a water business. Such sculptures are especially needed for events, as a decorative element for hotels, restaurants and conferences, as well as an accessory for parties, birthdays or as a decoration for winter. What is important, ice sculpture is relatively cheap to produce, it only requires a skilled sculptor (or a suitable machine that will carve such sculptures.

50. WATER ACCESSORIES SALE & PRODUCTION There are a whole lot of accessories and items for drinking and storing water. Among them such special water bottles (available on Amazon), water jugs , water and fruit bottles , thermoses and many others. These and other items can be a really good business idea – you can produce and sell them for example.

Other water business ideas: 

• Underwater hotels
• Water transportation services (ferry, cargo etc.)

Read also: TOP 50 Most Profitable Lake Business Ideas

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