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Spices, Masalas & Podis

Coriander powder

TECH-NFIC-018
Record type
Phase-I SKU
Product category
Spices, Masalas & Podis
Popularity
Medium Demand
Machinery available at NFIC
Complete Fit
Investment band
INV-04
Priority phase
Phase 1

1. Raw materials / commodities

COM-NFIC-011
Coriander seed
Validated
Spices, Masalas & Podis

Main input: Clean, dry coriander seeds

Cost assumptions
  • Input-price assumption: ₹200/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
Optional light roast
Validated

Input: Clean, dry coriander seeds

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.

3
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.

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.

4. Financials and Unit economics

Planning estimate

Source assumption
Survey G109 ₹200/kg retained. 94% selected clean-seed recovery estimate; 90% reported lot is a downside comparator. Net ₹140/500 g small-pack estimate lies between local ₹250/kg and higher established/trade comparators.
Pack size
500 g pouch
Selling price
₹140.00
per pouch
Variable cost to make one pouch
₹125.28
Money left per pouch
₹14.72
Before shared/fixed costs
Minimum production to cover costs
3 batches/month
Whole batches required
At 8 batches/month
₹7,129 profit/month
Money required to start
₹1.10 lakh

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
₹140.00
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
₹10,000.00
Packaging material
₹423.00
Production/helper labour
₹150.00
Transport / logistics
₹110.25
Other production costs
₹200.00
NFIC usage and utilities
₹892.86
Total variable cost per batch
₹11,776.11
Sales from one batch
₹13,160.00
94 pouches × ₹140.00
Variable cost of one batch
₹11,776.11
Money left from one batch
₹1,383.89
Before finance and business overhead.
Money left per pouch
₹14.72
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
₹1,05,280
Main raw material
₹80,000
Packaging
₹3,384
Production/helper labour
₹1,200
Transport / logistics
₹882
Other variable costs
₹1,600
NFIC usage cost at planned production
₹7,143
Total variable costs
₹94,209
Money left after variable costs
₹11,071
Business overhead
₹3,000
Illustrative finance allowance
₹942
Estimated monthly profit
₹7,129
At 8 batches per month, estimated profit is ₹7,129 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Below break-even
2 batches
Sales: ₹26,320
Loss: ₹468
BREAK-EVEN
3 batches
Sales: ₹39,480
Profit: ₹798
Above break-even
4 batches
Sales: ₹52,640
Profit: ₹2,065

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

Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹1,266 before any other unforeseen expenses.

6. What happens if I produce more?

1 batches/month
₹1,734 loss
2 batches/month
₹468 loss
3 batches/month
₹798 profit ← Break-even crossed
4 batches/month
₹2,065 profit
5 batches/month
₹3,331 profit
8 batches/month
₹7,129 profit
11 batches/month
₹10,927 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: ₹85,549. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement
Money needed for day-to-day business
₹94,209
Other startup requirements
₹15,942
Total startup money required
₹1,10,151

Why is ₹94,209 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 ₹1.10 lakh

5. Branding, packaging & labelling

No publishable branding/packaging records found.