Rythu Sadhikara Samastha (RySS)
Natural Farming Incubation Centre — Kuppam
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Fruits, Vegetables & Leaf Products

Dehydrated tomato slices / flakes

TECH-NFIC-045
Record type
Phase-I SKU
Product category
Fruits, Vegetables & Leaf Products
Popularity
High Demand
Machinery available at NFIC
Complete Fit
Investment band
INV-01
Priority phase
Phase 1

1. Raw materials / commodities

COM-NFIC-035
Tomato
Validated
Fruits, Vegetables & Leaf Products

Main input: Fresh processing tomatoes bought in seasonal glut

Cost assumptions
  • Input-price assumption: ₹7.5/kg
  • Model batch: 50 kg
  • Selected input share: 100%
  • Raw material used in one batch: 50 kg
  • Recovery assumption: 10%
  • Finished product from one batch: 5 kg

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

2. NFIC machines required

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

Use: Hand Held Inkjet Coding Machine Manual

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

Use: Vertical Band Sealer SS FRB 770

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U04-01
Vegetables & Fruits Cleaning Machine (Bubble Washer) — 2 Chamber
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Vegetables & Fruits Cleaning Machine (Bubble Washer) — 2 Chamber

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U04-02
Solar Dryer
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Solar Dryer

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U04-03
Chopper Cutter (Multipurpose Slicing Machine)
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Chopper Cutter (Multipurpose Slicing Machine)

Open machine page →
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
Wash
Validated

Input: Fresh processing tomatoes bought in seasonal glut

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
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.

3
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.

4. Financials and Unit economics

Planning estimate

Source assumption
₹7.5/kg mid-point of field ₹5–10/kg range; 10% flakes recovery follows field observation. ₹65/100 g direct niche-sale estimate; six operating months/year. Output basis revised by owner on 22-Oct-2026: model batch × selected input share × recovery; whole saleable packs rounded down.
Pack size
100 g pouch
Selling price
₹65.00
per pouch
Variable cost to make one pouch
₹54.23
Money left per pouch
₹10.78
Before shared/fixed costs
Minimum production to cover costs
6 batches/month
Whole batches required
At 8 batches/month
₹1,093 profit/month
Money required to start
₹36,907

1. What will I produce and sell?

Raw material used in one batch (kg)
50.00
Finished product from one batch (kg)
5.00
Pouches produced from one batch
50 pouches
Selling price per pouch
₹65.00
Planned production
8 batches/month
Pouches available for sale/month
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
₹375.00
Packaging material
₹200.00
Production/helper labour
₹300.00
Transport / logistics
₹78.75
Other production costs
₹7.50
NFIC usage and utilities
₹1,750.00
Total variable cost per batch
₹2,711.25
Sales from one batch
₹3,250.00
50 pouches × ₹65.00
Variable cost of one batch
₹2,711.25
Money left from one batch
₹538.75
Before finance and business overhead.
Money left per pouch
₹10.78
Before finance and business overhead.

3. NFIC Facility Cost

Usage charges scale with the batches produced

NFIC use and utilities
₹14,000/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
₹26,000
Main raw material
₹3,000
Packaging
₹1,600
Production/helper labour
₹2,400
Transport / logistics
₹630
Other variable costs
₹60
NFIC usage cost at planned production
₹14,000
Total variable costs
₹21,690
Money left after variable costs
₹4,310
Business overhead
₹3,000
Illustrative finance allowance
₹217
Estimated monthly profit
₹1,093
At 8 batches per month, estimated profit is ₹1,093 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Below break-even
5 batches
Sales: ₹16,250
Loss: ₹442
Not enough
BREAK-EVEN
6 batches
Sales: ₹19,500
Profit: ₹70
Minimum required
Above break-even
7 batches
Sales: ₹22,750
Profit: ₹581
Business earns more

You should produce and sell at least 6 batches per month to cover your costs.

Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹512 before any other unforeseen expenses.

6. What happens if I produce more?

4 batches/month
₹953 loss
5 batches/month
₹442 loss
6 batches/month
₹70 profit ← Break-even crossed
7 batches/month
₹581 profit
8 batches/month
₹1,093 profit
11 batches/month
₹2,628 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: 6 months per year. Annual indicative operating surplus: −₹11,441. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement
Money needed for day-to-day business
₹21,690
Other startup requirements
₹15,217
Total startup money required
₹36,907

Why is ₹21,690 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 ₹36,907

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 Dehydrated tomato slices / flakes; 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/oxygen-barrier food-grade laminated pouch; vacuum packing optional where product texture is suitable.

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.