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Spices, Masalas & Podis

Coarse chilli / chilli flakes

TECH-NFIC-016
Record type
Phase-I SKU
Product category
Spices, Masalas & Podis
Popularity
High Demand
Machinery available at NFIC
Complete Fit
Investment band
INV-03
Priority phase
Phase 1

1. Raw materials / commodities

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

Main input: Dried, sound chilli pods for coarse flakes

Cost assumptions
  • Input-price assumption: ₹350/kg
  • Model batch: 25 kg
  • Selected input share: 100%
  • Recovery assumption: 95%

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: Dried, sound chilli pods for coarse flakes

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
controlled coarse 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.

5
Process
seal/code
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Coarse chilli / chilli flakes

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: Run a mesh trial before public launch to confirm flake geometry. Financial batch recovery assumption 0.950 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
Use the same ₹350/kg dry-pod stage as powder; 95% recovery excludes excessive fine screening. ₹60/100 g receipt retained. 10/20 g menus are separately costed variants.
Pack size
100 g pouch
Selling price
₹60.00
per pouch
Variable cost to make one pouch
₹44.82
Money left per pouch
₹15.18
Before shared/fixed costs
Minimum production to cover costs
1 batches/month
Whole batches required
At 6 batches/month
₹17,952 profit/month
Money required to start
₹79,368

1. What will I produce and sell?

Raw material used in one batch (kg)
25.00
Finished product from one batch (kg)
23.75
Pouches produced from one batch
237 pouches
Selling price per pouch
₹60.00
Planned production
6 batches/month
Pouches available for sale/month
1,422 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
₹711.00
Production/helper labour
₹150.00
Transport / logistics
₹55.31
Other production costs
₹175.00
NFIC usage and utilities
₹780.50
Total variable cost per batch
₹10,621.81
Sales from one batch
₹14,220.00
237 pouches × ₹60.00
Variable cost of one batch
₹10,621.81
Money left from one batch
₹3,598.19
Before finance and business overhead.
Money left per pouch
₹15.18
Before finance and business overhead.

3. NFIC Facility Cost

Usage charges scale with the batches produced

NFIC use and utilities
₹4,683/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
₹85,320
Main raw material
₹52,500
Packaging
₹4,266
Production/helper labour
₹900
Transport / logistics
₹332
Other variable costs
₹1,050
NFIC usage cost at planned production
₹4,683
Total variable costs
₹63,731
Money left after variable costs
₹21,589
Business overhead
₹3,000
Illustrative finance allowance
₹637
Estimated monthly profit
₹17,952
At 6 batches per month, estimated profit is ₹17,952 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Lowest practical batch
1 batches
Sales: ₹14,220
Profit: ₹492
BREAK-EVEN
1 batches
Sales: ₹14,220
Profit: ₹492
Above break-even
2 batches
Sales: ₹28,440
Profit: ₹3,984

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

Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹3,492 before any other unforeseen expenses.

6. What happens if I produce more?

1 batches/month
₹492 profit ← Break-even crossed
2 batches/month
₹3,984 profit
3 batches/month
₹7,476 profit
6 batches/month
₹17,952 profit
9 batches/month
₹28,428 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: ₹2,15,422. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement
Money needed for day-to-day business
₹63,731
Other startup requirements
₹15,637
Total startup money required
₹79,368

Why is ₹63,731 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 ₹79,368

5. Branding, packaging & labelling

No publishable branding/packaging records found.