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Groundnut & Oilseeds

Salted roasted groundnuts

TECH-NFIC-003
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 kernels plus salt/oil seasoning

Cost assumptions
  • Input-price assumption: ₹110/kg
  • Model batch: 25 kg
  • Selected input share: 95%
  • 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
Roast
Validated

Input: Raw kernels plus salt/oil seasoning

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.

2
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.

6
Process
code
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Salted 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: Use a dry seasoning system; oil-coated variants need process trial to avoid caking. 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
Total 25 kg ingredients includes seasoning; retained ₹60/200 g receipt. Cost basket avoids adding ingredients to a full 25 kg kernel mass.
Pack size
200 g pouch
Selling price
₹60.00
per pouch
Variable cost to make one pouch
₹32.24
Money left per pouch
₹27.76
Before shared/fixed costs
Minimum production to cover costs
1 batches/month
Whole batches required
At 8 batches/month
₹23,338 profit/month
Money required to start
₹44,262

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
₹60.00
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
₹2,612.50
Other ingredients
₹62.50
Packaging material
₹480.00
Production/helper labour
₹150.00
Transport / logistics
₹55.50
Other production costs
₹53.50
NFIC usage and utilities
₹455.00
Total variable cost per batch
₹3,869.00
Sales from one batch
₹7,200.00
120 pouches × ₹60.00
Variable cost of one batch
₹3,869.00
Money left from one batch
₹3,331.00
Before finance and business overhead.
Money left per pouch
₹27.76
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
₹57,600
Main raw material
₹20,900
Other ingredients
₹500
Packaging
₹3,840
Production/helper labour
₹1,200
Transport / logistics
₹444
Other variable costs
₹428
NFIC usage cost at planned production
₹3,640
Total variable costs
₹30,952
Money left after variable costs
₹26,648
Business overhead
₹3,000
Illustrative finance allowance
₹310
Estimated monthly profit
₹23,338
At 8 batches per month, estimated profit is ₹23,338 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Lowest practical batch
1 batches
Sales: ₹7,200
Profit: ₹292
BREAK-EVEN
1 batches
Sales: ₹7,200
Profit: ₹292
Above break-even
2 batches
Sales: ₹14,400
Profit: ₹3,585

You should produce and sell at least 1 batches per month to cover your costs.

Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹3,292 before any other unforeseen expenses.

6. What happens if I produce more?

1 batches/month
₹292 profit ← Break-even crossed
2 batches/month
₹3,585 profit
3 batches/month
₹6,877 profit
8 batches/month
₹23,338 profit
11 batches/month
₹33,215 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: ₹2,80,062. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement
Money needed for day-to-day business
₹30,952
Other startup requirements
₹13,310
Total startup money required
₹44,262

Why is ₹30,952 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 ₹44,262

5. Branding, packaging & labelling

No publishable branding/packaging records found.