Coimbatore, also popularly referred to as the “Manchester of South India,” is not just an industrial center but a flourishing hub for mineral water production as well. There are several important reasons why it is a hub for mineral water factories:
1. Abundant Groundwater Resources
Coimbatore is near the Western Ghats, which is richly blessed with rains and have a significant contribution towards ground water recharge levels. This provides convenient access for the water plants towards good quality raw water with suitable mineral content a basic requirement for quality bottled water.
2. Favorable Geography and Climate
The semi-arid nature of the climate and favorable topography help preserve the quality of groundwater and reduce the risks of seasonal contamination of water. This stability of water quality makes it most appropriate for mineral water processing throughout the year.
3. Industrial Infrastructure
As Coimbatore has a strong industrial base, availability of advanced machinery, trained manpower, and packaging industries all needed to establish and run a mineral water factory successfully — is easily available.
4. Business and Urban Demand
Being a fast-growing urban city with high densities of educational institutions, IT parks, hospitals, and industries, Coimbatore calls for packaged drinking water regularly, pushing growth in the bottled water industry.
5. Regulatory Support and Ease of Business
The policies in favor of Tamil Nadu to support MSMEs enable the establishment and operation of water purification businesses. This situation benefits the city of Coimbatore, which is a commercial hub.
6. Transport and Distribution Infrastructure
Adequate connectivity and widespread road network in Coimbatore enable it to be the distribution center for mineral water plants to the remaining parts of Tamil Nadu and neighboring states like Kerala and Karnataka.