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Groundnut & Oilseeds

Plain roasted groundnuts

TECH-NFIC-002
Record type
Phase-I SKU
Product category
Groundnut & Oilseeds
Popularity
High Demand
Machinery available at NFIC
Complete Fit
Investment band
INV-01
Priority phase
Phase 1

1. Raw materials / commodities

COM-NFIC-001
Groundnut
Validated
Groundnut & Oilseeds

Main input: Raw shelled groundnut kernels

Cost assumptions
  • Input-price assumption: ₹110/kg
  • Model batch: 25 kg
  • Selected input share: 100%
  • Recovery assumption: 96%

Availability: Local natural-farming supply is yet to be confirmed.

2. NFIC machines required

3. How the product is made

1
Process
Inspect/clean
Validated

Input: Raw shelled groundnut kernels

Output: Intermediate for next step

Parameters: Follow validated hygienic SOP; use food-grade contact surfaces; control batch traceability.

Quality / yield check: Record batch observation and reject non-conforming material/output.

2
Process
roast
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Double Drum Roaster Electric (NFIC-KUP-U03-03)

Parameters: Pilot product-specific roast time/temperature; cool fully before grinding/packing.

Quality / yield check: Record batch observation and reject non-conforming material/output.

3
Process
cool
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Parameters: Follow validated hygienic SOP; use food-grade contact surfaces; control batch traceability.

Quality / yield check: Record batch observation and reject non-conforming material/output.

4
Process
weigh/fill
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Semi-Auto Filling Machine — Millets / Pulses / Grains / Granules (20 gm to 1000 gm) (NFIC-KUP-U09-05); Weighing Machine (Scale) (NFIC-KUP-U07-02)

Parameters: Verify net quantity, seal integrity, coding, food-contact packaging and traceability.

Quality / yield check: Record batch observation and reject non-conforming material/output.

6
Process
code
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Plain roasted groundnuts

Machine: Hand Held Inkjet Coding Machine Manual (NFIC-KUP-U03-07)

Parameters: Follow validated hygienic SOP; use food-grade contact surfaces; control batch traceability.

Quality / yield check: Validate roast profile, cooling before packing, moisture and rancidity shelf-life. Financial batch recovery assumption 0.960 kg/kg of total costing input. Final whole saleable packs are rounded down; unfilled residue is not sold in this model.

4. Financials and Unit economics

Planning estimate

Source assumption
Oilseed quote reused for raw kernels; 4% cleaning/roast loss and ₹55/200 g direct-sale receipt are planning estimates.
Pack size
200 g pouch
Selling price
₹55.00
per pouch
Variable cost to make one pouch
₹32.57
Money left per pouch
₹22.43
Before shared/fixed costs
Minimum production to cover costs
2 batches/month
Whole batches required
At 8 batches/month
₹18,223 profit/month
Money required to start
₹44,577

1. What will I produce and sell?

Raw material used in one batch (kg)
25.00
Finished product from one batch (kg)
24.00
Pouches produced from one batch
120 pouches
Selling price per pouch
₹55.00
Planned production
8 batches/month
Pouches available for sale/month
960 pouches

Assumption: All saleable production is sold at the indicated selling price.

2. How much does one batch cost?

Variable costs — these increase when you produce more

Main raw material
₹2,750.00
Packaging material
₹480.00
Production/helper labour
₹112.50
Transport / logistics
₹55.50
Other production costs
₹55.00
NFIC usage and utilities
₹455.00
Total variable cost per batch
₹3,908.00
Sales from one batch
₹6,600.00
120 pouches × ₹55.00
Variable cost of one batch
₹3,908.00
Money left from one batch
₹2,692.00
Before finance and business overhead.
Money left per pouch
₹22.43
Before finance and business overhead.

3. NFIC Facility Cost

Usage charges scale with the batches produced

NFIC use and utilities
₹3,640/month
Reference allowances: NFIC usage and listed utilities from the master. Confirm operator charges and tariff inclusions with NFIC.

Check tariff inclusions before adding electricity or operator time. Extra entrepreneur/helper labour is shown separately.

4. Will I make a profit?

Income statement per active production month
Sales income including any by-product receipts
₹52,800
Main raw material
₹22,000
Packaging
₹3,840
Production/helper labour
₹900
Transport / logistics
₹444
Other variable costs
₹440
NFIC usage cost at planned production
₹3,640
Total variable costs
₹31,264
Money left after variable costs
₹21,536
Business overhead
₹3,000
Illustrative finance allowance
₹313
Estimated monthly profit
₹18,223
At 8 batches per month, estimated profit is ₹18,223 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Below break-even
1 batches
Sales: ₹6,600
Loss: ₹347
BREAK-EVEN
2 batches
Sales: ₹13,200
Profit: ₹2,306
Above break-even
3 batches
Sales: ₹19,800
Profit: ₹4,959

You should produce and sell at least 2 batches per month to cover your costs.

Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹2,653 before any other unforeseen expenses.

6. What happens if I produce more?

1 batches/month
₹347 loss
2 batches/month
₹2,306 profit ← Break-even crossed
3 batches/month
₹4,959 profit
4 batches/month
₹7,612 profit
8 batches/month
₹18,223 profit
11 batches/month
₹26,182 profit

At the same batch size, NFIC usage and finance allowances increase with production. Monthly business overhead is counted once.

7. How much money do I need before starting?

Active production: 12 months per year. Annual indicative operating surplus: ₹2,18,680. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement
Money needed for day-to-day business
₹31,264
Other startup requirements
₹13,313
Total startup money required
₹44,577

Why is ₹31,264 needed for day-to-day business?

Raw material, ingredients, packaging and other expenses have to be paid before all the money from customers comes back.

Working-capital cycle: approximately 30 days

Estimated total money required to start and operate the business ₹44,577

5. Branding, packaging & labelling

Packaging & labelling guidance

Target customer / segment Local households, health-conscious mainstream consumers and institutional buyers as relevant to product
Brand positioning / proposition Natural-farming ingredient-led, small-batch Plain roasted groundnuts; emphasize traceable sourcing and transparent processing without unvalidated health claims.
Pack size 100 g / 200 g / 500 g
Label copy status Minimum label copy specified; final artwork pending
Packaging vendor / source To be finalized through approved packaging vendor
Packaging, labelling & compliance guidanceRead one box at a time.

Recommended packaging

  • High moisture/oxygen-barrier food-grade laminated pouch; vacuum pack optional where sensory quality is acceptable.

Retail label essentials

  • net quantity
  • batch/lot
  • manufacturer/packer address
  • consumer-care details
  • MRP/unit-sale-price and other Legal Metrology declarations.

Product name, origin & marketing claims

  • Name of food

Ingredients, allergens & cross-contact

  • ingredient list as applicable
  • allergen declaration where applicable
  • Declare peanut allergen prominently.

Nutrition & claims

  • nutrition information

Shelf life, storage & after-opening

  • date marking
  • storage/use directions

FSSAI licence, certifications & marks

  • veg symbol
  • FSSAI logo & licence no.