Cricketers Ishant Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal launch D2C hydration brand AQUON

Delhi-based startup Kiyas Lab markets AQUON electrolyte sachets across four flavours, priced Rs 299-1,080. Each serving carries 500mg taurine, 5 electrolytes, 8 vitamins at 10 kcal, sold direct via brand website as India's hydration segment heats up.

— Source publishedMon, 13 Jul, 2026, 17:37 IST·First seen Tue, 14 Jul, 2026, 10:22 IST·Source ET Retail

What happened

Cricketers Ishant Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal launch D2C hydration brand AQUON, marketed by Delhi-based startup Kiyas Lab. Electrolyte sachets sold via brand

Key facts

  • 500 mg taurine
  • 10 kcal per serving
  • Rs 299 for six sachets
  • Rs 399 for eight-sachet pack
  • Rs 1,080 for 24 sachets
  • 5 electrolytes
  • 8 vitamins
  • 4 flavours

Why this matters

AQUON is an early-stage, athlete-branded D2C hydration startup worth watching as a potential acquisition or partnership target should it demonstrate traction in India's expanding functional beverage segment.

What to watch

  • AQUON appearing on marketplaces or modern-trade shelves
  • Competitor price cuts or new celebrity-backed hydration launches
  • FSSAI notice or reformulation of taurine/vitamin claims
  • Funding raise or FMCG major taking a stake
  • Repeat-purchase or churn signals from D2C reviews
  • Watch for quick-commerce (Blinkit/Zepto/Swiggy Instamart) listing announcements
  • Track flavour SKU expansion and any subscription/bundle pricing
  • Monitor influencer/athlete tie-in campaigns around IPL window
  • Look for seed/pre-Series A funding round disclosure by Kiyas Lab