AquaVia Specifications: Sizes, MOQs, Rates and Lead Times

AquaVia supplies custom branded packaged drinking water in three sizes: 250ml (36 per case, from 180 units or 6,480 bottles), 500ml (24 per case, from 145 units or 3,480 bottles) and 1 litre (12 per case, from 100 units or 1,200 bottles). A unit is a case, and one batch is a full mini-truck load. Rates start at ₹100 per case. Proofs return in 24–48 hours and delivery across Delhi NCR takes 2–3 business days.

Key facts

Sizes available
250ml, 500ml, 1 Litre
Minimum order
180 units (6,480 bottles) of 250ml · 145 units (3,480 bottles) of 500ml · 100 units (1,200 bottles) of 1 Litre
What a unit is
One unit is one case: 36 bottles at 250ml, 24 bottles at 500ml, 12 bottles at 1 Litre.
Case counts
1000 ML: 12 bottles · 500 ML: 24 bottles · 250 ML: 36 bottles
Entry rate
₹100 per case of 12 × 1 litre
Proof turnaround
24–48 hours
Production and delivery
2–3 business days
Service area
Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad
Label materials
BOPP, Matte paper, Glossy paper, Metallic foil
Artwork accepted
SVG, AI, PDF (vector preferred); PNG at 300dpi or better
Taxes
GST and transportation included

Bottle sizes, case counts and minimum orders

Three sizes are in production. Each is sold by the case, and the minimum order is quoted in units — a unit being one case, so the bottle count is the case count multiplied by 12, 24 or 36. Both figures are in the table because buyers plan around bottles and we dispatch in cases. One batch — the minimum — is a full mini-truck load in any of the three sizes.

Bottle sizes, case counts and minimum order quantities
SizeBottles per caseMinimum order (units)Minimum order (bottles)Entry rate
250ml36180 units6,480₹4.89/bottle
500ml24145 units3,480₹5.67/bottle
1 Litre12100 units1,200₹8.33/bottle

A 100ml bottle appears in older brochures and is discontinued. If a supplier list or an internal document still names it, that document predates the current range.

Case counts are fixed by the pack format and are not configurable: 36 × 250ml, 24 × 500ml, 12 × 1 litre.

Per-case rates by partnership tier

Pricing is structured by weekly dispatch volume rather than by single order size, because the cost of serving an account is driven by how often a vehicle goes out, not by one large delivery. The three tiers are:

  • Signature — Hotels & Luxury1–10 dispatches / week. From ₹100 per case of 12 × 1 litre (₹8.33 per bottle).
  • Preferred — Restaurants & Corporate11–50 dispatches / week. From ₹96 per case of 12 × 1 litre (₹8.00 per bottle).
  • Enterprise — Large Enterprises51+ dispatches / week. From ₹92 per case of 12 × 1 litre (₹7.67 per bottle).
Per-case rates by partnership tier
TierWeekly dispatches1000 ML (case of 12)500 ML (case of 24)250 ML (case of 36)
Signature1–10 dispatches / week₹100 (₹8.33/bottle)₹136 (₹5.67/bottle)₹176 (₹4.89/bottle)
Preferred11–50 dispatches / week₹96 (₹8.00/bottle)₹130 (₹5.42/bottle)₹170 (₹4.72/bottle)
Enterprise51+ dispatches / week₹92 (₹7.67/bottle)₹126 (₹5.25/bottle)₹166 (₹4.61/bottle)

Every tier includes: premium mineral water, custom branding, high quality label printing, corporate dispatch, quality assurance.

GST and transportation are included in the published rates, so the per-case figure is what you pay.

Label materials

Four stocks are available. The right one is decided by how the bottle will be served, not by how the artwork looks on screen.

Label stock characteristics
MaterialWater resistanceBest suited to
BOPP filmHigh — designed for chilled and wet serviceHotels, events, restaurants, anything iced
Matte paperLow — marks when wetBoardrooms and gifting at room temperature
Glossy paperModerateColour-heavy branding, retail-style presentation
Metallic foilModerate to high depending on base stockLuxury hospitality, weddings, executive gifting

A fuller treatment of the trade-offs is in the guide to water bottle label materials.

Water treatment

Bottling is carried out by our bottling partner. The water passes through seven treatment stages in sequence — back-wash sand filtration, double Y-straining, CTO carbon block, sediment filtration, reverse osmosis, activated carbon and ozonation — before filling.

Dispatch is cold-chain: 4°C, per our bottling partner.

AquaVia does not hold BIS or FSSAI licences in its own name; the bottling partner does. Licence numbers are not published here because we have not yet been supplied with them, and publishing a certification you cannot evidence is worse than publishing none.

Timelines

From first contact to delivered pallet
StageTypical duration
Quote against your quantitySame working day
Digital label proof24–48 hours
RevisionsSame day per round
Production and delivery after approval2–3 business days

For dated events — a wedding, a conference, a launch — start the conversation at least three weeks out. The production window is not the constraint; artwork approval usually is.

Frequently asked questions

What is the smallest order AquaVia will take?

100 units of 1 litre, which is the lowest minimum across the three sizes. A unit is a case of 12, so that is 1,200 bottles. For 500ml it is 145 units (3,480 bottles) and for 250ml 180 units (6,480 bottles).

Are the published rates inclusive of GST?

Yes. GST and transportation are included, so the per-case figures above are what you pay.

Can I mix sizes in one order?

Yes. Sizes mix freely as long as the combined quantity fills a mini truck. One full truck is approximately 100 units of 1 litre, 145 units of 500ml or 180 units of 250ml — units being cases — so 50 units of 1 litre alongside 73 units of 500ml is a full load and works exactly as well as 100 units of 1 litre on its own.

Do you hold a BIS or FSSAI licence?

The bottling partner holds the licences for the plant. AquaVia is the brand owner and does not hold them in its own name. Ask us for the plant licence details if your procurement process requires them.

What artwork do you need from me?

Vector artwork is best — SVG, AI or PDF. A PNG works if it is 300dpi or better at label size. Send brand colours as CMYK or Pantone references if you have them.

Working to a budget? Download pricing brochurePDF · Corporate rate card for the full per-case rate card.