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Spices, Masalas & Podis

Red chilli powder

TECH-NFIC-015
Record type
Phase-I SKU
Product category
Spices, Masalas & Podis
Popularity
High Demand
Machinery available at NFIC
Complete Fit
Investment band
INV-04
Priority phase
Phase 1

1. Raw materials / commodities

COM-NFIC-009
Dried red chilli
Validated
Spices, Masalas & Podis

Main input: Dried, sound chilli pods, low-stalk milling grade

Cost assumptions
  • Input-price assumption: ₹350/kg
  • Model batch: 25 kg
  • Selected input share: 100%
  • Recovery assumption: 90%

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

2. NFIC machines required

NFIC-KUP-U03-01
Single Head Pulveriser 7.5 HP — Masala with Starter
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Single Head Pulveriser 7.5 HP — Masala with Starter

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NFIC-KUP-U03-05
Vibro Shifter
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Vibro Shifter

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NFIC-KUP-U03-06
Horizontal (Vertical) Semi Augur Filler (50 gm to 500 gm)
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Horizontal (Vertical) Semi Augur Filler (50 gm to 500 gm)

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NFIC-KUP-U03-07
Hand Held Inkjet Coding Machine Manual
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Hand Held Inkjet Coding Machine Manual

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NFIC-KUP-U03-09
Vertical Band Sealer SS FRB 770
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Vertical Band Sealer SS FRB 770

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NFIC-KUP-U08-01
Packaging Materials — Food-grade Pouches
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Packaging Materials — Food-grade Pouches

Machine is mapped to this product · no separate public machine page

3. How the product is made

1
Process
Inspect/clean
Validated

Input: Dried, sound chilli pods, low-stalk milling grade

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
grind
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Single Head Pulveriser 7.5 HP — Masala with Starter (NFIC-KUP-U03-01)

Parameters: Control fineness/mesh and product temperature; clean line to prevent cross-contact.

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

3
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.

4. Financials and Unit economics

Planning estimate

Source assumption
Survey G106 ₹350/kg retained; 90% recovery estimates a selected clean, low-stalk lot. Team 70% and survey 75% recoveries remain downside comparators for poorly graded lots. ₹55/100 g net sale retained.
Pack size
100 g pouch
Selling price
₹55.00
per pouch
Variable cost to make one pouch
₹47.85
Money left per pouch
₹7.15
Before shared/fixed costs
Minimum production to cover costs
2 batches/month
Whole batches required
At 8 batches/month
₹9,004 profit/month
Money required to start
₹1.02 lakh

1. What will I produce and sell?

Raw material used in one batch (kg)
25.00
Finished product from one batch (kg)
22.50
Pouches produced from one batch
225 pouches
Selling price per pouch
₹55.00
Planned production
8 batches/month
Pouches available for sale/month
1,800 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
₹8,750.00
Packaging material
₹675.00
Production/helper labour
₹150.00
Transport / logistics
₹54.38
Other production costs
₹175.00
NFIC usage and utilities
₹962.50
Total variable cost per batch
₹10,766.88
Sales from one batch
₹12,375.00
225 pouches × ₹55.00
Variable cost of one batch
₹10,766.88
Money left from one batch
₹1,608.12
Before finance and business overhead.
Money left per pouch
₹7.15
Before finance and business overhead.

3. NFIC Facility Cost

Usage charges scale with the batches produced

NFIC use and utilities
₹7,700/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
₹99,000
Main raw material
₹70,000
Packaging
₹5,400
Production/helper labour
₹1,200
Transport / logistics
₹435
Other variable costs
₹1,400
NFIC usage cost at planned production
₹7,700
Total variable costs
₹86,135
Money left after variable costs
₹12,865
Business overhead
₹3,000
Illustrative finance allowance
₹861
Estimated monthly profit
₹9,004
At 8 batches per month, estimated profit is ₹9,004 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Below break-even
1 batches
Sales: ₹12,375
Loss: ₹1,500
Not enough
BREAK-EVEN
2 batches
Sales: ₹24,750
Profit: ₹1
Minimum required
Above break-even
3 batches
Sales: ₹37,125
Profit: ₹1,501
Business earns more

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

Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹1,500 before any other unforeseen expenses.

6. What happens if I produce more?

1 batches/month
₹1,500 loss
2 batches/month
₹1 profit ← Break-even crossed
3 batches/month
₹1,501 profit
4 batches/month
₹3,002 profit
8 batches/month
₹9,004 profit
11 batches/month
₹13,505 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: ₹1,08,044. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement
Money needed for day-to-day business
₹86,135
Other startup requirements
₹15,861
Total startup money required
₹1,01,996

Why is ₹86,135 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 ₹1.02 lakh

5. Branding, packaging & labelling

No publishable branding/packaging records found.