NEW DELHI, October 11, 2025 — In a bold leap into India’s hyper-competitive FMCG battlefield, Usha Shriram Pvt. Ltd. has made waves with the blockbuster launch of its premium packaged drinking water brand, Aquaero. The brand’s explosive debut, meticulously orchestrated by New Horizon Business Consultants (NHBC), has not only set a new benchmark for beverage rollouts but also catapulted Aquaero into the national spotlight overnight. From branding to bottling, distribution to dazzling launch events, NHBC’s full-spectrum execution has transformed a mere concept into one of India’s most talked-about product entries of the year.
The grand unveiling of Aquaero on September 5 in Kolkata, headlined by renowned actress Debleena Dutt, became an instant sensation. Held amid the vibrant energy of Durga Puja, the event dominated headlines across leading publications including The Times of India, Business Standard, and Ananda Bazar Patrika. Capitalizing on festive fervor and cultural connect, NHBC activated a 360-degree blitz with larger-than-life hoardings, immersive pandal branding, and hyperlocal digital campaigns. The launch timing proved immaculate, placing Aquaero squarely at the heart of consumer attention in one of the country’s most brand-loyal markets.
Behind the curtain of this grand debut was NHBC’s signature four-pillar strategy that married brand storytelling with operational precision. Aquaero’s identity was built on the promise of “Healthier & Tastier Water,” a proposition seamlessly reflected in its sleek, ergonomic packaging and uncompromising production standards. NHBC handpicked ISO-certified, BIS-approved manufacturing partners to ensure every bottle met premium quality benchmarks. Simultaneously, it laid down a robust distribution blueprint powered by top-tier channel alliances, ensuring Aquaero was visible, available, and desirable from day one.
For Usha Shriram, a household name for over 40 years in home solutions, Aquaero marks a bold diversification into the high-volume FMCG sector. According to COO Satnam Singh Sandhu, this launch is just the beginning. With an ambitious ₹300 crore investment pipeline focused on R&D and marketing, the company is set to roll out a full basket of essentials from flour and pulses to oils and spices under the same trusted umbrella. The goal is clear and aggressive: capture ₹1000 crore in revenue by 2030 and carve out a formidable footprint in India’s consumer goods space.
NHBC’s approach to Aquaero’s market entry was nothing short of surgical. From brand DNA to launch day logistics, the consultancy delivered an end-to-end solution with a rare blend of creativity and control. Senior Consultant Rajat Sharma called it a “zero to one journey,” underscoring how strategic clarity and agile execution can build a challenger brand in a cluttered space. Early trade reports confirm strong reorder rates and positive shelf movement, signaling that Aquaero’s early buzz is translating into genuine consumer traction.
Retailers across Kolkata were quick to endorse the product’s appeal, citing its standout design and crisp taste as clear differentiators in a saturated market. Consumers, drawn in by high-visibility campaigns and on-ground experiences, responded with enthusiasm across touchpoints. The success in Kolkata is already fueling expansion plans across Siliguri, Jharkhand, Bihar, Punjab, Delhi NCR, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh, where NHBC is actively building distribution muscle and manufacturing links to replicate the launch playbook.
Usha Shriram’s FMCG foray with Aquaero signals a larger shift in legacy Indian companies reimagining their future through bold, consumer-centric innovations. With NHBC steering the brand’s strategic trajectory, Aquaero is not just another bottled water. It is a symbol of reinvention, precision, and audacious market play. As national rollout accelerates, all eyes are on how far and fast this fresh force in hydration can scale.
