A CEO’s viral post about switching to bottled water in Bengaluru has sparked debate online about water quality in India’s tech hubs and whether it can affect health and productivity. Dialani said the turning point came during a work event at a hotel where he consumed only bottled mineral water, specifically Bisleri. He also mentioned that the 20-litre bottled water cans are “quite affordable”. The borewell water there was horrible,” the user wrote, adding that they eventually moved back to Mumbai shortly before the COVID-19 lockdown. Others, however, questioned whether bottled water was a realistic solution for most people.

Source: Mint March 18, 2026 09:35 UTC