Startup costs range from $500,000 to $1.5 million or more for a water plant. An FDA license is necessary. Initial investment varies from Rs. 15-75 lakhs. Lack of license knowledge can lead to failure.
Profit Margins
- Small bottles: 15%
- Large bottles: 60%
- 1 liter bottle approx. profit: Rs. 1.56
- Average profit for 500 ml, 1 liter, and 5 liter jars: 10-15%
- Average profit for 5 liter jars: 30-40%
Setting Up a Plant
- Visit Bisleri website for distribution application.
- Obtain packaging materials.
- Choose between small plant (Rs 15 lakh investment) or big plant (Rs 75 lakh investment).
Water Purification
- Methods: chlorine tablets, liquid chlorine, filtration
- Use caution with chlorine treatment for drinking water.
- High demand in mineral water business.
- Proper information on startup, investment, profit, and risks is essential.
- Profit margins influenced by production costs, pricing, and competition.
- Managing expenses crucial for optimizing earnings.
- Location selection impacts expenses significantly.