Overview
Star Ananda is an Indian brand associated with packaged drinking water, available in still and carbonated variants. The brand is recorded in open knowledge databases as an Indian commercial product within the bottled beverages segment.
Key facts
| Name | Star Ananda |
|---|---|
| Category | Packaged drinking water (still and carbonated) |
| Country | India |
| Type | Consumer beverage brand |
Background
Bottled water in India has grown into a substantial consumer category since the 1990s, with both national and regional brands competing in the still water, mineral water, and carbonated water sub-segments. Star Ananda operates within this broader market, offering water-based beverage products to retail consumers.
Product range
The brand encompasses two principal product types commonly found in the Indian bottled water market:
- Still water – non-carbonated packaged drinking water intended for everyday consumption.
- Carbonated water – water infused with dissolved carbon dioxide, marketed as a refreshment beverage.
Significance
The bottled water industry in India is regulated under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) framework, and packaged drinking water is one of the few food products requiring mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification. Brands operating in this space, including Star Ananda, function within these regulatory parameters governing source quality, processing, labelling, and packaging.
Related topics
- Bottled water in India
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
- Bureau of Indian Standards
- Carbonated water
- List of Indian beverage brands
References
- Wikidata entity: Q105093605