2 childhood friends launch pH-balanced water brand with reusable glass bottles that speak the language of care

In everyday life, we often feel awkward and do not know how to tackle it. What if there were a brand that acted life a mediator in those moments? Fortunately, there is one! Watalog promises that when awkwardness strikes, it will help you to nudge your way out.

“It is good for the environment, good for your body and mind,” claimed CEO Harsha Sunkara in an exclusive interview with Startup Pedia. 

 No more awkward moments, just pure refreshment

Harsha Sunkara and Vijay K. Reddy founded Watalog in 2024 in Hyderabad to introduce pH-balanced water that speaks the language of care. Firstly, its pH-balanced composition harmonises with the body's natural pH, promoting optimal hydration and overall well-being.

Secondly, it is packaged for gifting while expressing emotions.

 "Watalog isn’t just packaged for gifting—it’s packaged with care. Whether it’s for yourself or someone else, every bottle is a quiet gesture of presence, thoughtfulness, and intention," Harsha told Startup Pedia.

Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or a simple "thinking of you," our sleek and stylish packaging makes it the perfect gift for any occasion.

And most importantly, crafted from high-quality flint glass, it is an environmentally friendly, sustainable choice for packaged drinking water.

The brand motto is that “care should be pure”, and so they have brought into the market packaged water that is pure, clean, pH-balanced, with a sustainable bottle and a message that builds an emotional connection with others.

The brand claims that every time you choose a Watalog bottle, you're part of something bigger. You are putting less plastic in our oceans by choosing a more reusable option.

It's not about saving the world overnight but about taking small steps together. 

“I was working in the US, and Vijay was working based in India,” Harsha shared with Startup Pedia. “Despite being in different time zones, we’d connect over daily calls, brainstorming startup ideas and exploring different sectors every week,” he added.

 What is Watalog?

Watalog is a packaged drinking water brand that is on a bigger mission of removing single-use plastics from the system. 

Also, the drinking water startup intends to make bottled water more than just a drink. Watalog wants to become a simple gesture that brings people together, spreads kindness, sparks connections, and creates moments of joy everywhere.

Sometimes, we want to show we care but can’t find the words, or we sense someone needs a moment but don’t know how to reach out.

Watalog steps in where words fall short, offering a simple, thoughtful way to share presence without needing to speak.

It’s more than just water; it’s a gesture that says:

“I see you”

“I care”

“I’m with you”

“Over time, we found ourselves increasingly drawn to clean water, sustainability, health, and the environment—areas that felt not only relevant but urgent,” said the Watalog co-founder, Harsha.

Reason behind founding Watalog

Watalog wasn’t built to be loud, as claimed by the founders. It was built to be felt. Its name combines Water and Catalogue, a quiet archive of nudges and gestures.

“The brand’s heart lies in emotional intelligence,” Harsha remarked to Startup Pedia. It exists for moments when you care deeply, but can’t find the words. While most people care about what they drink or the bottle it comes in, very few pause to ask: How are we drinking water?” he shared.

The entrepreneur further shared how, after feeling stressed, water becomes the silent comfort, calming, grounding, and healing.

“We drink it between tears, after laughter, during a pause,” Harsha said. “It’s the quiet hero behind every emotion. That’s what Watalog stands for—a subtle yet powerful presence in your life’s most human moments.”

The intention behind it is to nurture emotional wellness while also nurturing the planet.

“Watalog is packaged consciously, designed to shift not just how we hydrate, but how we impact the world around us,” the cofounder told in the exclusive interview with Startup Pedia. “This is water redefined, this is Watalog,” he said.

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How it started

“Together, we realised there was a growing shift in India toward conscious living,” the young entrepreneur shared with Startup Pedia. “People are becoming more aware of what they consume and how it affects them and the planet. That insight sparked the idea to build something impactful in India that aligns with this evolving lifestyle. And that’s how it all began,” he added.

 Plastic vs glass bottles used in packaged drinking water

Watalog was soft-launched in October 2024. They used the strategy that when a customer returned the glass bottle to the shop, they got Rs. 30. In about six months, they collected a record number of 1,80,000 pre-used bottles from customers.

With this hugely successful soft launch, the company realised they could successfully reach the mission of removing single-use plastics used in bottled water.

“We’re all about helping youth live their healthiest lives while sparking real, meaningful conversations that inspire positive impact, personal growth, and stronger bonds with their community,” Harsha opened up to Startup Pedia.

 Customised glass water bottles

The custom glass water bottles are not just functional, but they could be a statement of your brand's commitment to sustainability and luxury if you choose them.

“Watalog completely transforms the hydration experience,” claimed the Hyderabad-based startup founder.

About the founders

26-year-old Harsha Sunkara is the co-founder and CEO of Watalog. He is a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Cincinnati, having industry experience in technology and events management.

29-year-old Vijay K. Reddy is the co-founder and Director of Watalog. He completed his Engineering from Malla Reddy College of Engineering & Technology, having industry experience in marketing and research.

Watalog for Corporates

The corporates can refresh their brand’s Identity with every sip by offering clients and team a sophisticated touch of their brand with every glass bottle from Watalog.

The beautifully branded water bottles, designed with sustainability in mind, bring a refreshing blend of elegance and purpose to the workplace. It is perfect for boardrooms, client meetings, or as premium gifts. These bottles are a testament to the brand’s commitment to quality and the environment, lasting impressions, one sip at a time.

For Brand Stores 

Watalog can be a refreshing souvenir of a brand’s uniqueness by transforming the retail experience with something memorable. The custom glass bottles are a stylish, sustainable touch that customers can take with them. Ideal for boutique stores or wellness brands, each bottle reflects your unique story, ensuring customers leave with a meaningful keepsake that represents the heart of the brand.

For Restaurants and Cafes 

Watalog’s sustainable style can be served fresh at every table to elevate the dining experience of guests with refined, custom-labelled water bottles that align with the restaurant’s values. The high-quality glass bottles add a touch of exclusivity to each table setting, creating a memorable dining moment that’s eco-conscious and elegant.

Cafes and restaurants can provide patrons a refreshing reminder of their visit, one they’ll want to take home.

 For Events

Events can be made memorable by gifting the guests with something special. Watalog’s custom-branded glass bottles are the perfect memento for any occasion, from weddings to corporate galas. Each bottle, elegantly designed and responsibly made, echoes the attention to detail of the event, offering a thoughtful takeaway that guests will cherish beyond the celebration.

 A bottle of water that feels it all but keeps it chill

Watalog is a brand that wants you to create a positive impact on others as well as the environment. It strives to make its consumers chill, stay honest, and always transparent.

“We believe in lifting others up, not stealing the spotlight,” said Harsha and Vijay. “It’s about spreading good vibes, building trust, and creating a space where everyone shines together.”

Watalog is a brand that is helping the young generation live their healthiest lives while sparking real, meaningful conversations that inspire positive impact, personal growth, and stronger bonds with their community.

“In just six months, over 1,80,000 glass bottles were used, returned, cleaned, and reused again,” Harsha told Startup Pedia. “No major advertising. No influencer tie-ups. Just a quietly elegant product—and a thought that resonated,” he signed off.

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