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Amchur / raw mango powder

TECH-NFIC-044
Record type
Phase-I SKU
Product category
Fruits, Vegetables & Leaf Products
Popularity
High Demand
Machinery available at NFIC
Complete Fit
Investment band
INV-04
Priority phase
Phase 1

1. Raw materials / commodities

COM-NFIC-034
Raw mango
Validated
Fruits, Vegetables & Leaf Products

Main input: Whole raw green mango, peak-season procurement

Cost assumptions
  • Input-price assumption: ₹40/kg
  • Model batch: 50 kg
  • Selected input share: 100%
  • Recovery assumption: 20%

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

2. NFIC machines required

3. How the product is made

1
Process
Wash
Validated

Input: Whole raw green mango, peak-season procurement

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Vegetables & Fruits Cleaning Machine (Bubble Washer) — 2 Chamber (NFIC-KUP-U04-01)

Parameters: Use potable water and hygienic draining; prevent recontamination.

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

2
Process
peel/trim
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Chopper Cutter (Multipurpose Slicing Machine) (NFIC-KUP-U04-03)

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
slice
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Chopper Cutter (Multipurpose Slicing Machine) (NFIC-KUP-U04-03)

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
Process
solar dry
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Solar Dryer (NFIC-KUP-U04-02)

Parameters: Dry to validated endpoint moisture/water activity; protect from contamination during drying.

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

5
Process
pulverize
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.

6
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.

7
Process
fill/seal
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Amchur / raw mango powder

Machine: Horizontal (Vertical) Semi Augur Filler (50 gm to 500 gm) (NFIC-KUP-U03-06); 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: Standardize acidity, colour and moisture. Financial batch recovery assumption 0.200 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

This sales-stock scenario requires 24 batches in each of 4 production months, using 48 dryer-days per active month. Additional drying capacity or a validated parallel-loading schedule is required. Seasonal storage and longer stock-holding finance need separate budgeting.

Planning estimate

Source assumption
₹40/kg green-mango estimate; 20% recovery; ₹55/100 g producer receipt. Owner scenario: twelve months of sales stock produced within four months; production batches increase from 8 to 24 per active month. Dryer allocation must be confirmed: 48 dryer-days per active month.
Pack size
100 g pouch
Selling price
₹55.00
per pouch
Variable cost to make one pouch
₹50.48
Money left per pouch
₹4.53
Before shared/fixed costs
Minimum production to cover costs
8 batches/month
Whole batches required
At 24 batches/month
₹6,649 profit/month
Money required to start
₹1.37 lakh

1. What will I produce and sell?

Raw material used in one batch (kg)
50.00
Finished product from one batch (kg)
10.00
Pouches produced from one batch
100 pouches
Selling price per pouch
₹55.00
Planned production
24 batches/month
Pouches available for sale/month
2,400 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
₹2,000.00
Packaging material
₹400.00
Production/helper labour
₹300.00
Transport / logistics
₹82.50
Other production costs
₹40.00
NFIC usage and utilities
₹2,225.00
Total variable cost per batch
₹5,047.50
Sales from one batch
₹5,500.00
100 pouches × ₹55.00
Variable cost of one batch
₹5,047.50
Money left from one batch
₹452.50
Before finance and business overhead.
Money left per pouch
₹4.53
Before finance and business overhead.

3. NFIC Facility Cost

Usage charges scale with the batches produced

NFIC use and utilities
₹53,400/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
₹1,32,000
Main raw material
₹48,000
Packaging
₹9,600
Production/helper labour
₹7,200
Transport / logistics
₹1,980
Other variable costs
₹960
NFIC usage cost at planned production
₹53,400
Total variable costs
₹1,21,140
Money left after variable costs
₹10,860
Business overhead
₹3,000
Illustrative finance allowance
₹1,211
Estimated monthly profit
₹6,649
At 24 batches per month, estimated profit is ₹6,649 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Below break-even
7 batches
Sales: ₹38,500
Loss: ₹186
BREAK-EVEN
8 batches
Sales: ₹44,000
Profit: ₹216
Above break-even
9 batches
Sales: ₹49,500
Profit: ₹618

You should produce and sell at least 8 batches per month to cover your costs.

Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹402 before any other unforeseen expenses.

6. What happens if I produce more?

6 batches/month
₹588 loss
7 batches/month
₹186 loss
8 batches/month
₹216 profit ← Break-even crossed
9 batches/month
₹618 profit
10 batches/month
₹1,020 profit
24 batches/month
₹6,649 profit
27 batches/month
₹7,855 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: 4 months per year. Annual indicative operating surplus: ₹2,594. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement
Money needed for day-to-day business
₹1,21,140
Other startup requirements
₹16,211
Total startup money required
₹1,37,351

Why is ₹1.21 lakh 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 ₹1.37 lakh

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 Amchur / raw mango powder; emphasize traceable sourcing and transparent processing without unvalidated health claims.
Pack size 50 g / 100 g / 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

  • High moisture-barrier laminated pouch; opaque/metallised structure preferred for colour-sensitive powders.

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.