Coimbatore CA Built a Natural Pool for His Son, Now Earns Rs 3 Cr/Year From Eco-Friendly Pools

Growing up in a village near Coimbatore, Vikash Kumar’s earliest memories of swimming weren’t in fancy pools with diving boards or tiles; they were in muddy ponds, fringed with banana trees and buzzing with dragonflies. For him, those moments were pure, peaceful, and most importantly, chemical-free.

Years later, as a chartered accountant living in the city, Vikash wanted to recreate that same experience for his son. But modern pools came with a list of side effects.

They contained chlorine that damaged hair, irritated skin, and even caused respiratory issues with prolonged exposure. 

“I didn’t want my son growing up with goggles, red eyes, and smelling like bleach after every swim,” he shared in an interview with 30Stades.

Instead of settling for a conventional pool, Vikash took a leap of faith and built his own natural, self-cleaning swimming pond at his farmhouse in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, using no cement, chlorine, or synthetic materials.

He built one for his family — and then for India

What started as a father’s wish quickly turned into a blueprint for a business. Vikash spent months researching bio swim ponds — an eco-friendly model popular in Europe that mimics natural water bodies.

He discovered that the global biopool market was projected to hit nearly $4 billion by 2030. That’s when it clicked: this wasn’t just a passion project; it could be a profession too.

Despite being a CA, or perhaps because of it, Vikash knew the risks. But the numbers, both environmental and economic, made sense to him. He launched Biosphere, a company dedicated to designing and building bio swim ponds specifically tailored to Indian climates, materials, and lifestyles.

His pools are made entirely from raw, natural, and local materials. A low-energy pump works around the clock, circulating water through gravel beds, aquatic plants, and layers of beneficial bacteria.

These bacteria and plants act as nature’s filters, removing contaminants and maintaining balance — all without the need for harsh chemicals or even annual water replacement.

Now he’s making crores — while building better futures

Today, Biosphere is no longer a one-man show; it’s a growing enterprise catering to eco-conscious homeowners, resorts, and farmhouses across India.

Each natural swimming pond takes around 45 days to build and can be customised to include koi ponds, waterfalls, and even meandering natural streams.

The pools require almost no maintenance, use no concrete or plastic linings, and support local biodiversity. Vikash’s approach not only rethinks luxury but redefines sustainability — especially in a water-scarce country like India.

His venture now earns over Rs 3 crore annually, but what he values most isn’t the revenue; it’s the ripple effect. “People come to me not just for a pool,” he told 30Stades, “they come for a piece of nature they thought was lost.”

As more Indians seek green alternatives and reconnect with the natural world, Vikash’s story is a reminder that the best innovations are often rooted in the simplest childhood memories. Sometimes, going back to the pond is how you move forward.