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: Jamun

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

₹50/200 g net estimate below prior ₹375/kg. ₹111.25/kg full costing basket is not the CFTRI licensed jamun-mix 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

₹50.00

per pouch

Variable cost to make one pouch

₹42.62

Money left per pouch

₹7.38

Before shared/fixed costs

Minimum production to cover costs

4 batches/month

Whole batches required

At 6 batches/month

₹1,589 profit/month

Money required to start

₹43,411

1. What will I produce and sell?

Raw material used in one batch (kg)

22.50

Finished product from one batch (kg)

22.05

Pouches produced from one batch

110 pouches

Selling price per pouch

₹50.00

Planned production

6 batches/month

Pouches available for sale/month

660 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

₹1,462.50

Other ingredients

₹1,875.00

Packaging material

₹495.00

Production/helper labour

₹112.50

Transport / logistics

₹61.54

Other production costs

₹66.75

NFIC usage and utilities

₹615.00

Total variable cost per batch

₹4,688.29

Sales from one batch

₹5,500.00

110 pouches × ₹50.00

Variable cost of one batch

₹4,688.29

Money left from one batch

₹811.71

Before finance and business overhead.

Money left per pouch

₹7.38

Before finance and business overhead.

3. NFIC Facility Cost

Usage charges scale with the batches produced

NFIC use and utilities

₹3,690/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

₹33,000

Main raw material

₹8,775

Other ingredients

₹11,250

Packaging

₹2,970

Production/helper labour

₹675

Transport / logistics

₹369

Other variable costs

₹400

NFIC usage cost at planned production

₹3,690

Total variable costs

₹28,130

Money left after variable costs

₹4,870

Business overhead

₹3,000

Illustrative finance allowance

₹281

Estimated monthly profit

₹1,589

At 6 batches per month, estimated profit is ₹1,589 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Below break-even

3 batches

Sales: ₹16,500

Loss: ₹706

BREAK-EVEN

4 batches

Sales: ₹22,000

Profit: ₹59

Above break-even

5 batches

Sales: ₹27,500

Profit: ₹824

You should produce and sell at least 4 batches per month to cover your costs.

Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹765 before any other unforeseen expenses.

6. What happens if I produce more?

2 batches/month

₹1,470 loss

3 batches/month

₹706 loss

4 batches/month

₹59 profit ← Break-even crossed

5 batches/month

₹824 profit

6 batches/month

₹1,589 profit

9 batches/month

₹3,883 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: ₹19,068. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement

Money needed for day-to-day business

₹28,130

Other startup requirements

₹15,281

Total startup money required

₹43,411

Why is ₹28,130 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 ₹43,411

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: Jamun; 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.

Other important guidance

Confirm that “Jamun” means the CFTRI dessert ready-mix identity (e.g., gulab-jamun type) before public label; do not assume jamun-fruit powder.