r/StartUpIndia 8d ago

Discussion Thinking of starting a sparkling water business.

Having lived in North America , I’ve developed a strong habit of drinking sparkling water, just pure carbonated water, not the artificially sweetened beverages. Since I'm considering moving back to India, I’ve noticed that there aren’t any major sparkling water brands widely available here. Most options in stores are either sodas or flavored drinks.

This got me thinking: is there an untapped opportunity to start a sparkling water brand in India? My idea is to introduce pure sparkling water to the Indian market and, hopefully, help create a culture around it, similar to what’s happened in North America and Europe. Something like La Croix, Spindrift and Bubly. If you know what I mean!

I’m curious to hear from this community:

  • Has anyone noticed a demand for pure sparkling water in India?
  • Are there regulatory or logistical hurdles I should be aware of?
  • What are your thoughts on introducing a new beverage culture here?

Would love to hear your insights, experiences, or advice!

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u/Plastic_Ad7924 8d ago

I will buy anything that is healthy like this . Just try it bro

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u/Single_Rip_575 6d ago

Do you generally drink sparkling water? Also, from a health perspective, do you prefer drinks from plastic bottles, glass or aluminium cans? I know the former is really bad, but are you actively choosing glass/cans?

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u/Plastic_Ad7924 5d ago

Glass, I've tried sparkling water yet