Machine: Horizontal (Vertical) Semi Augur Filler (50 gm to 500 gm) (NFIC-KUP-U03-06); Weighing Machine (Scale) (NFIC-KUP-U07-02); Vertical Band Sealer SS FRB 770 (NFIC-KUP-U03-09)

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.

Process

Process and endpoint checks

Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Ready mix: Dosa

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

Quality / yield check: Confirm particle size, blending uniformity and current storage/pest-control protocol. Financial batch recovery assumption 0.980 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 sale approximates field ₹180–200/kg, below team ₹300/kg ceiling. ₹65.25/kg prepared-flour basket; no duplicate milling charge. 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

₹33.64

Money left per pouch

₹6.36

Before shared/fixed costs

Minimum production to cover costs

6 batches/month

Whole batches required

At 6 batches/month

₹432 profit/month

Money required to start

₹34,368

1. What will I produce and sell?

Raw material used in one batch (kg)

19.50

Finished product from one batch (kg)

19.11

Pouches produced from one batch

95 pouches

Selling price per pouch

₹40.00

Planned production

6 batches/month

Pouches available for sale/month

570 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

₹1,072.50

Other ingredients

₹885.00

Packaging material

₹427.50

Production/helper labour

₹112.50

Transport / logistics

₹59.33

Other production costs

₹39.15

NFIC usage and utilities

₹600.00

Total variable cost per batch

₹3,195.98

Sales from one batch

₹3,800.00

95 pouches × ₹40.00

Variable cost of one batch

₹3,195.98

Money left from one batch

₹604.02

Before finance and business overhead.

Money left per pouch

₹6.36

Before finance and business overhead.

3. NFIC Facility Cost

Usage charges scale with the batches produced

NFIC use and utilities

₹3,600/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

₹22,800

Main raw material

₹6,435

Other ingredients

₹5,310

Packaging

₹2,565

Production/helper labour

₹675

Transport / logistics

₹356

Other variable costs

₹235

NFIC usage cost at planned production

₹3,600

Total variable costs

₹19,176

Money left after variable costs

₹3,624

Business overhead

₹3,000

Illustrative finance allowance

₹192

Estimated monthly profit

₹432

At 6 batches per month, estimated profit is ₹432 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Below break-even

5 batches

Sales: ₹19,000

Loss: ₹140

BREAK-EVEN

6 batches

Sales: ₹22,800

Profit: ₹432

Above break-even

7 batches

Sales: ₹26,600

Profit: ₹1,004

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

Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹572 before any other unforeseen expenses.

6. What happens if I produce more?

4 batches/month

₹712 loss

5 batches/month

₹140 loss

6 batches/month

₹432 profit ← Break-even crossed

7 batches/month

₹1,004 profit

8 batches/month

₹1,576 profit

9 batches/month

₹2,149 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: ₹5,188. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement

Money needed for day-to-day business

₹19,176

Other startup requirements

₹15,192

Total startup money required

₹34,368

Why is ₹19,176 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 ₹34,368

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 mix: Dosa; 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.