💧 How to start a mineral water bottling plant business – Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a packaged drinking water plant can be a profitable and scalable venture. Here’s a complete step-by-step guide to help you get started:
✅ Step 1: Market Research & Business Plan
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Identify local demand, target customer base, and competition.
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Choose between small bottle packaging (200ml – 2L) or bulk (5L – 20L jars).
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Estimate initial investment, ROI, and pricing strategy.
✅ Step 2: Company Registration & Licensing
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Register your company as an LLP, Pvt. Ltd., or Proprietorship.
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Obtain the following licenses:
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BIS Certification (IS 14543) – Mandatory for packaged drinking water
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FSSAI License – For food safety compliance
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Pollution Control Board (PCB) Approval
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ISI Mark Certification
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Water testing and quality certification
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✅ Step 3: Select Location & Source of Water
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Choose a location with easy access to raw water (borewell or municipal).
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Ensure space for water storage, filtration unit, bottling machinery, and storage.
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Conduct raw water testing to ensure it meets standards or determine required treatment.
✅ Step 4: Machinery & Plant Setup
Install key equipment such as:
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Raw Water Storage Tanks
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RO System (Reverse Osmosis)
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UV Sterilizer & Ozonation Unit
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Sand & Carbon Filters
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TechQuPACK RFC Filler Machine – For rinsing, filling & capping bottles at high speed
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Bottle Blowing Machine (if making your own bottles)
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Shrink Wrapping or Packaging Unit
✅ Step 5: Bottles, Labels & Branding
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Finalize PET bottle suppliers or manufacture your own.
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Design attractive and compliant labels (mention ISI, batch no., FSSAI, etc.).
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Create a strong brand identity and logo.
✅ Step 6: Hire Staff & Start Production
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Recruit plant operators, QA personnel, packers, and delivery staff.
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Run initial trials and obtain lab tests for quality assurance.
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Begin production and dispatch to distributors or retailers.
✅ Step 7: Marketing & Distribution
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Partner with retail shops, supermarkets, hotels, and offices.
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Offer competitive pricing and regular delivery schedules.
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Use digital marketing and local advertising to grow brand awareness.
🏭 Why Choose TechQuPACK?
TechQuPACK, the dedicated packaging division of TechQu Engineering, provides high-performance filling and processing solutions for the beverage and food industry.
🔧 Need Help Setting Up?
TechQuPACK offers complete turnkey solutions for your packaged drinking water business:
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Custom plant design (500 LPH to 10,000+ LPH)
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ISI/BIS certification support
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Made-in-India, globally trusted machinery
Our offerings include:
✅ RFC Bottle Filling Lines (Rinse-Fill-Cap)
✅ Fully-Automated Hot-Fill & Cold-Fill Systems
✅ Turnkey Plant Setup for Packaged Drinking Water
✅ End-to-End Support – from layout to installation & licensing guidance
We help you launch and expand your packaged drinking water business with Made-in-India, globally trusted machinery.
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