The Story of Azur | A Make In India Story

Описание: 🎙️ The Story of Azur – A True “Make in India” Journey
📅 Premiered on Aug 30th, 2025 | Duration: ~28 mins

In this inspiring episode of The Weekend Aquarist Podcast, we sit down with Alfred Jose, the visionary founder of Azur Aqua Systems. From humble beginnings and a life-changing accident to building India’s very own premium aquarium lighting brand, Alfred shares the ups, downs, and breakthroughs that shaped his remarkable journey.

Discover how Azur lights went from hand-soldered prototypes to competing with established brands — supported along the way by his love for exotic aquatic plants. This is a story of innovation, perseverance, and passion — a true Make in India success.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
01:02 – Meet Alfred Jose – The Man Behind Azur Lights
02:35 – How it all started – literally by ‘accident’
05:48 – The First Paying Customer
06:37 – The Azur Brand
09:27 – Exotic Plants – Plants Supported the Azur Growth
14:28 – Initial Years
16:45 – Varieties of Aquatic Plants
23:28 – Contacting Alfred
24:10 – What’s Next For Azur?
26:14 – Indian Jugaad
27:04 – See You On The Next One
28:05 – Outro

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