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Pulses & Pulse Mixes

Pesarattu dry premix

TECH-NFIC-014
Record type
Phase-I SKU
Product category
Pulses & Pulse Mixes
Popularity
High Demand
Machinery available at NFIC
Complete Fit
Investment band
INV-01
Priority phase
Phase 1

1. Raw materials / commodities

COM-NFIC-008
Green gram + rice
Validated
Pulses & Pulse Mixes

Main input: Purchased moong/rice flours and dry seasoning

Cost assumptions
  • Input-price assumption: ₹110/kg
  • Model batch: 30 kg
  • Selected input share: 75%
  • Raw material used in one batch: 22.5 kg
  • Recovery assumption: 98%
  • Finished product from one batch: 22.05 kg

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

2. NFIC machines required

3. How the product is made

4
Process
sieve
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Vibro Shifter (NFIC-KUP-U03-05)

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.

5
Process
blend
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Ribbon Blender for Powder Mixing (NFIC-KUP-U03-04)

Parameters: Use standardized formulation ratio and documented batch weights; blend to uniformity.

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

6
Process
fill
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Horizontal (Vertical) Semi Augur Filler (50 gm to 500 gm) (NFIC-KUP-U03-06)

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

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

7
Process
seal/code
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Pesarattu dry premix

Machine: Hand Held Inkjet Coding Machine Manual (NFIC-KUP-U03-07); Vertical Band Sealer SS FRB 770 (NFIC-KUP-U03-09)

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

Quality / yield check: Reconstitution behaviour and sensory profile need pilot formulation. Financial batch recovery assumption 0.980 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
₹97.5/kg costing basket within team up-to ₹100/kg. ₹250/kg net receipt below the ₹300/kg ceiling. Ready-flour route. Output basis revised by owner on 22-Oct-2026: model batch × selected input share × recovery; whole saleable packs rounded down.
Pack size
200 g pouch
Selling price
₹50.00
per pouch
Variable cost to make one pouch
₹38.80
Money left per pouch
₹11.20
Before shared/fixed costs
Minimum production to cover costs
3 batches/month
Whole batches required
At 6 batches/month
₹4,139 profit/month
Money required to start
₹40,861

1. What will I produce and sell?

Raw material used in one batch (kg)
22.50
Finished product from one batch (kg)
22.05
Pouches produced from one batch
110 pouches
Selling price per pouch
₹50.00
Planned production
6 batches/month
Pouches available for sale/month
660 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
₹2,475.00
Other ingredients
₹450.00
Packaging material
₹495.00
Production/helper labour
₹112.50
Transport / logistics
₹61.54
Other production costs
₹58.50
NFIC usage and utilities
₹615.00
Total variable cost per batch
₹4,267.54
Sales from one batch
₹5,500.00
110 pouches × ₹50.00
Variable cost of one batch
₹4,267.54
Money left from one batch
₹1,232.46
Before finance and business overhead.
Money left per pouch
₹11.20
Before finance and business overhead.

3. NFIC Facility Cost

Usage charges scale with the batches produced

NFIC use and utilities
₹3,690/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
₹33,000
Main raw material
₹14,850
Other ingredients
₹2,700
Packaging
₹2,970
Production/helper labour
₹675
Transport / logistics
₹369
Other variable costs
₹351
NFIC usage cost at planned production
₹3,690
Total variable costs
₹25,605
Money left after variable costs
₹7,395
Business overhead
₹3,000
Illustrative finance allowance
₹256
Estimated monthly profit
₹4,139
At 6 batches per month, estimated profit is ₹4,139 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Below break-even
2 batches
Sales: ₹11,000
Loss: ₹620
BREAK-EVEN
3 batches
Sales: ₹16,500
Profit: ₹569
Above break-even
4 batches
Sales: ₹22,000
Profit: ₹1,759

You should produce and sell at least 3 batches per month to cover your costs.

Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹1,190 before any other unforeseen expenses.

6. What happens if I produce more?

1 batches/month
₹1,810 loss
2 batches/month
₹620 loss
3 batches/month
₹569 profit ← Break-even crossed
4 batches/month
₹1,759 profit
5 batches/month
₹2,949 profit
6 batches/month
₹4,139 profit
9 batches/month
₹7,708 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: ₹49,665. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement
Money needed for day-to-day business
₹25,605
Other startup requirements
₹15,256
Total startup money required
₹40,861

Why is ₹25,605 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 ₹40,861

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 Pesarattu dry premix; emphasize traceable sourcing and transparent processing without unvalidated health claims.
Pack size 250 g / 500 g; 1 kg family/institutional where packaging-line fit is confirmed / 200 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

  • Food-grade high-moisture-barrier laminated pouch
  • metallised layer preferred for wholegrain/high-fat mixes
  • zipper optional.

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
  • No special claim by default.

Ingredients, allergens & cross-contact

  • ingredient list as applicable
  • allergen declaration where applicable

Nutrition & claims

  • nutrition information
  • Validate every nutrition/health/organic/natural-farming or other voluntary claim before artwork.

Shelf life, storage & after-opening

  • date marking
  • storage/use directions

FSSAI licence, certifications & marks

  • veg symbol
  • FSSAI logo & licence no.