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Turmeric powder from cured/dried fingers

TECH-NFIC-017
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-010
Turmeric
Validated
Spices, Masalas & Podis

Main input: Cured/dried turmeric fingers

Cost assumptions
  • Input-price assumption: ₹170/kg
  • Model batch: 50 kg
  • Selected input share: 100%
  • Recovery assumption: 94%

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

2. NFIC machines required

3. How the product is made

1
Process
Inspect
Validated

Input: Cured/dried turmeric fingers

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: 3 In 1 Polishing Machine (Cleaning & Grading) (NFIC-KUP-U02-01)

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 ₹170/kg and team 25→23.5 kg (94%) retained. Team 500 g pack reduces service/material cost per kg; ₹120/500 g producer receipt uses explicit trade reference.
Pack size
500 g pouch
Selling price
₹120.00
per pouch
Variable cost to make one pouch
₹109.00
Money left per pouch
₹11.00
Before shared/fixed costs
Minimum production to cover costs
4 batches/month
Whole batches required
At 8 batches/month
₹4,451 profit/month
Money required to start
₹97,789

1. What will I produce and sell?

Raw material used in one batch (kg)
50.00
Finished product from one batch (kg)
47.00
Pouches produced from one batch
94 pouches
Selling price per pouch
₹120.00
Planned production
8 batches/month
Pouches available for sale/month
752 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
₹8,500.00
Packaging material
₹423.00
Production/helper labour
₹150.00
Transport / logistics
₹110.25
Other production costs
₹170.00
NFIC usage and utilities
₹892.86
Total variable cost per batch
₹10,246.11
Sales from one batch
₹11,280.00
94 pouches × ₹120.00
Variable cost of one batch
₹10,246.11
Money left from one batch
₹1,033.89
Before finance and business overhead.
Money left per pouch
₹11.00
Before finance and business overhead.

3. NFIC Facility Cost

Usage charges scale with the batches produced

NFIC use and utilities
₹7,143/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
₹90,240
Main raw material
₹68,000
Packaging
₹3,384
Production/helper labour
₹1,200
Transport / logistics
₹882
Other variable costs
₹1,360
NFIC usage cost at planned production
₹7,143
Total variable costs
₹81,969
Money left after variable costs
₹8,271
Business overhead
₹3,000
Illustrative finance allowance
₹820
Estimated monthly profit
₹4,451
At 8 batches per month, estimated profit is ₹4,451 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Below break-even
3 batches
Sales: ₹33,840
Loss: ₹206
BREAK-EVEN
4 batches
Sales: ₹45,120
Profit: ₹726
Above break-even
5 batches
Sales: ₹56,400
Profit: ₹1,657

You should produce and sell at least 4 batches per month to cover your costs.

Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹931 before any other unforeseen expenses.

6. What happens if I produce more?

2 batches/month
₹1,137 loss
3 batches/month
₹206 loss
4 batches/month
₹726 profit ← Break-even crossed
5 batches/month
₹1,657 profit
6 batches/month
₹2,589 profit
8 batches/month
₹4,451 profit
11 batches/month
₹7,246 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: ₹53,417. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement
Money needed for day-to-day business
₹81,969
Other startup requirements
₹15,820
Total startup money required
₹97,789

Why is ₹81,969 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 ₹97,789

5. Branding, packaging & labelling

No publishable branding/packaging records found.