AKVO Founder Explains Why Water Security Is Becoming a Business Imperative

Water is rapidly becoming one of the biggest operational challenges for businesses. With climate change, population growth, and rising industrial demand putting increasing pressure on traditional water sources, organizations are rethinking how they secure reliable access to water.

In an exclusive interaction with FE B2B, Navkaran Singh Bagga, CEO & Founder of AKVO, explains why water security is evolving into essential business infrastructure and how atmospheric water generation (AWG) can help organizations build resilience.

Looking Beyond Bottled Water

Many businesses still rely on bottled water and tanker deliveries, but these solutions come with hidden costs such as logistics, storage, plastic waste, and supply uncertainty. According to Bagga, evaluating water solutions based on long-term cost per litre rather than upfront purchase price reveals the benefits of generating water directly at the point of use.

Measuring Sustainability Through Smart Technology

AKVO’s atmospheric water generators are equipped with real-time monitoring systems that track water production, energy consumption, and water quality. Through an intuitive dashboard, businesses can also measure the number of single-use plastic bottles and tanker deliveries avoided, helping sustainability teams generate measurable ESG reports.

Building Deep-Tech Hardware in India

Reflecting on AKVO’s journey, Bagga says building hardware demands long-term engineering decisions that cannot be easily reversed. He also notes that developing innovative hardware in India often requires building the supporting ecosystem—from supply chains to service networks—creating a stronger foundation for future growth.

The Future of Enterprise Water Security

As water stress increases, large enterprises, hospitals, and technology parks will need to diversify their water sources instead of relying solely on municipal supplies. Bagga believes self-generating water systems will become as common as rooftop solar panels and backup power, helping organizations improve operational continuity while reducing environmental impact.

For businesses planning for the future, water security is no longer just a sustainability initiative—it is becoming a critical part of resilient infrastructure.