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RTC / Instant Mixes

Ready-to-cook multigrain whole mix for drink/porridge

TECH-NFIC-054
Record type
Phase-I SKU
Product category
RTC / Instant Mixes
Popularity
High Demand
Machinery available at NFIC
100% NFIC Fit
Investment band
INV-01
Priority phase
Phase 1

1. Raw materials / commodities

COM-NFIC-042
Multigrain / cereal-legume
Validated
RTC / Instant Mixes

Main input: Whole-grain components, ready-roasted pulses and seasoning; roasted/milled ready-to-cook mix

Cost assumptions
  • Input-price assumption: ₹50/kg
  • Model batch: 30 kg
  • Selected input share: 70%
  • Raw material used in one batch: 21 kg
  • Recovery assumption: 96%
  • Finished product from one batch: 20.16 kg

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

2. NFIC machines required

NFIC-KUP-U02-01
3 In 1 Polishing Machine (Cleaning & Grading)
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 1

Use: 3 In 1 Polishing Machine (Cleaning & Grading)

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U03-02
Single Head Pulveriser 7.5 HP — White Powder with Starter
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 1

Use: Single Head Pulveriser 7.5 HP — White Powder with Starter

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U03-03
Double Drum Roaster Electric
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Double Drum Roaster Electric

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U03-04
Ribbon Blender for Powder Mixing
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Ribbon Blender for Powder Mixing

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U03-05
Vibro Shifter
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Vibro Shifter

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U03-06
Horizontal (Vertical) Semi Augur Filler (50 gm to 500 gm)
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Horizontal (Vertical) Semi Augur Filler (50 gm to 500 gm)

Open machine page →
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-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

2
Process
Roasting / toasting
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

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.

5
Process
Dry blending
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Ribbon Blender for Powder Mixing (NFIC-KUP-U03-04)

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.

7
Process
Process and endpoint checks
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Ready-to-cook multigrain whole mix for drink/porridge

Parameters: Follow validated hygienic SOP; use food-grade contact surfaces; control batch traceability.

Quality / yield check: Confirm roaster equivalence, ingredient pretreatment and finished powder specification. Financial batch recovery assumption 0.960 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
₹40/200 g net estimate replaces prior ₹425/kg. NFIC cleaning, roasting, milling, sifting, blending and powder packing are fully charged, consistent with the existing whole-grain-mix process. Cost basket is illustrative; the product dossier controls actual particle size and recipe. Output basis revised by owner on 22-Oct-2026: model batch × selected input share × recovery; whole saleable packs rounded down.
Pack size
200 g pouch
Selling price
₹40.00
per pouch
Variable cost to make one pouch
₹40.64
Money left per pouch
₹-0.64
Before shared/fixed costs
Minimum production to cover costs
Not achievable at current price/cost
Whole batches required
At 6 batches/month
₹3,627 loss/month
Money required to start
₹39,627

1. What will I produce and sell?

Raw material used in one batch (kg)
21.00
Finished product from one batch (kg)
20.16
Pouches produced from one batch
100 pouches
Selling price per pouch
₹40.00
Planned production
6 batches/month
Pouches available for sale/month
600 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
₹1,050.00
Other ingredients
₹1,012.50
Packaging material
₹450.00
Production/helper labour
₹150.00
Transport / logistics
₹60.12
Other production costs
₹41.25
NFIC usage and utilities
₹1,300.00
Total variable cost per batch
₹4,063.87
Sales from one batch
₹4,000.00
100 pouches × ₹40.00
Variable cost of one batch
₹4,063.87
Money left from one batch
−₹63.87
Before finance and business overhead.
Money left per pouch
−₹0.64
Before finance and business overhead.

3. NFIC Facility Cost

Usage charges scale with the batches produced

NFIC use and utilities
₹7,800/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
₹24,000
Main raw material
₹6,300
Other ingredients
₹6,075
Packaging
₹2,700
Production/helper labour
₹900
Transport / logistics
₹361
Other variable costs
₹248
NFIC usage cost at planned production
₹7,800
Total variable costs
₹24,383
Money left after variable costs
−₹383
Business overhead
₹3,000
Illustrative finance allowance
₹244
Estimated monthly loss
₹3,627
At 6 batches per month, the business is estimated to lose ₹3,627 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Break-even cannot be reached at the current selling price and variable cost because each additional batch does not leave enough money to cover shared/fixed costs.

7. How much money do I need before starting?

Active production: 12 months per year. Annual indicative operating surplus: −₹43,525. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement
Money needed for day-to-day business
₹24,383
Other startup requirements
₹15,244
Total startup money required
₹39,627

Why is ₹24,383 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 ₹39,627

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 Ready-to-cook multigrain whole mix for drink/porridge; emphasize traceable sourcing and transparent processing without unvalidated health claims.
Pack size 250 g / 500 g; 1 kg family/institutional where packaging-line fit is confirmed / 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

  • Food-grade high-moisture-barrier laminated pouch
  • metallised layer preferred for wholegrain/high-fat mixes
  • zipper optional.

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.