Top 10 Mineral and Bottled Water Brands in India

Published on August 2, 2017 at 4:29 am by Bojana Petković in Lists, News

Let us start off by saying that if you think our list of top 10 mineral and bottled water brands in India is going to end up with Bisleri at its top, you couldn’t be more wrong. Do you want to know why? Well, in that case, you’d better keep on reading.

Those of you who are familiar with the mentioned brand already possess some knowledge of the water situation in India. As for the rest, we are going to introduce you to this rather curious topic. As it is widely known, human beings are absolutely dependent on water. It makes up for 70% of our body and it is recommended that our daily intake is around 2 liters, depending on what we do. You can only imagine what great need for it there is in India as one of the most populous countries in the world. Fine Waters says the water market growth rate is 55% per year. The secret to this high demand lies in the fact that this country generally has a huge problem with drinking water. There are a lot of springs and wells that aren’t deep enough, for instance. Not only that, but we learn from firsthand experience at FullStopIndia that one should be very careful even when buying or being served bottled water. There is more than enough room for deceptions. Water market exploded in the nineties and has been expanding ever since. There are around 200 brands on the market, and around 80% are domestic. One might say the competition is fierce. The latest news from Daily Pakistan will certainly bring changes to the market since 11 brands were declared unsafe for drinking. It should be noted that India has an institution for checking water quality, but not all waters are internationally recognized as being safe to drink, so that was one of the reasons for a higher position on our list. Speaking of international waters, you might want to check out our Best Selling Alkaline Bottled Water Brands In America.

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If you have already dealt with the topic of Indian water, you have noticed the articles have mainly focused only on the popularity of the brand. However, in our definition of a “top brand” we are going to present you with a genuine list that values quality first, and popularity next when it comes to grading brands. The research took off with reports on the water market from Slideshare while for purity we consulted with MostInside on what procedures the waters are undergoing. As well as that, we inquired NSF, ISSU, DSGroup, Franchise India, ScoopWhoop, Tata Global to do a more in-depth search of the waters’ features and purity.

To summarize, we defined the best brand to be one of the highest quality, preferably with international certificates, while being a well-known one with a nice share on the market is less significant. However, in cases when the beverages had the same certificates, i.e. the standard one issued by the Indian state, we listed them according to the consumers’ trust and their presence on the market.

Without further ado, let us see which ones made it into our top 10 mineral and bottled water brands in India.

10. Tata Water Plus

At the beginning, here is India’s very first nutrient water enriched with copper and zinc. You can buy it in a one-liter bottle or in packages characteristic for this area, i.e. 200 ml pouches. It is advertised as the healthiest beverage. Another similar product is Tata Gluco Plus, developed with Pepsi. If that rings a bell, let us tell you more about the manufacturer. Tata Global Beverages is the 2nd largest player in branded tea in the world.

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9. Qua Natural Mineral Water

Narrang group informed us about all the benefits we could get from drinking this liquid. What is important to mention is the fact that this is a mineral water, bottled directly at the source and you can buy it in prestigious places such as Grand Hyatt or at the airports. Of course, the renowned names guarantee nothing but the best.

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8. Kingfisher Mineral Water

You can buy it in one-liter bottles for 20 Indian Rupees; it is produced by UB group (which is actually a part of the third biggest producer of soft drinks in the world, Royal Crown Cola). Its market share is getting bigger each year due to the buyers’ demands. Consequently, Kingfisher is the fifth largest selling water brand in India. ISSUU gave a full report on it, emphasizing the ISI certificate, which is a regular Indian certificate. Also, it is extracted from depths of 25 meters to ensure the best quality.

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7. Bailey Mineral Water

At 7th spot on our list of top 10 mineral and bottled water brands in India we have Bailey water that is produced by Parle Agro, and has been on the market since 1993. This well-known beverage is recognized and often quoted in reports and studies as one of the leading brands in India. To tell the truth, another Parle Agro product is a bit higher on our list, so keep on reading.

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6. Kinley Mineral Water

Kinley has 13% share in the market and we simply couldn’t ignore that fact. People trust its quality since its creator is no other company but the great Coca-Cola Company. It is made under reverse-osmosis process, and that seems to be good enough for the most consumers.

5. Aquafina (Purified Drinking) Water

Interestingly enough, here is a Pepsi Co. product that takes over. With the market share of 17%, its market position is secure. There is a huge rivalry between Aquafina and Bisleri. According to the comparative study on Slideshare , Aquafina is in danger of losing customers every time the price alters. No wonder we may add, since it was advertised as mineral water until it decided to enter the US market and admit the real origin.

4. Bisleri Mountain Water

The absolute champion in top 10 mineral and bottled water brands in India when it comes to popularity – Bisleri. Market share: an enormous 33%. Obviously, the majority of Indians find it has the best price and quality ratio. It follows a strict process of purification, but it actually can’t brag with any international health certificates. Apparently, the fact that it was introduced over 25 years ago is good enough for most consumers. The only question is, is it good enough for you, too?

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3. Oxyrich Packaged Drinking Water

The name itself says it is rich in oxygen. Oxyrich has 300% more of the precious gas than ordinary waters. It can boast with the possession of ISO 22000:2005, which means it is approved by an independent, non-governmental international organization ISO which deals with standardization issues and is located in Switzerland. Let’s see the top two entries on our list of top 10 mineral and bottled water brands in India.

2. Catch Natural Spring Water

This was the Catch Company’s first beverage, which turned out to be a success. It is the only bottled water in India that complies with Food and Drug Administration (US) Code of Federal Regulations by NSF International. Even though some are more popular, this certificate speaks volumes about its quality. It comes in a variety of added flavors, still or sparkling.

1. Himalayan Mineral Water

As the name states, it is drawn from the depths of the Himalayas. The reason why it tops our list of top 10 mineral and bottled water brands in India is the fact it owns NSF International certificate, which is the most rigorous. That basically means this is the only Indian water recognized as safe by both the USA and the European Union. Impressive recommendation, isn’t it? Next time you find yourself in India, you’ll have no doubts which bottle to go for.