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Besan Plant

₹35 L(₹35,05,000) · ₹25–50LUp to 35% subsidy
Process plant · QC · Inventory‑heavy

The pitch

The plant processes chickpeas into high‑grade besan (gram flour) for local and regional consumption.

Primary buyers are local grocery stores, wholesale traders, and catering businesses; sales are through direct retail outlets and small‑scale distributors. The plant will operate a continuous grinding line, perform quality checks at each stage, and maintain inventory of finished besan and packaging supplies.

₹35,05,000 sample cost covers land acquisition, construction of a 1,200 sq ft processing unit, purchase of a 10 kW grinding machine, packaging line, initial raw‑material stock, and working capital for the first 3 months.

Watch-outs

Idea-specific discussion points — not automatic disqualification

  • Raw Material Price Volatility

    Chickpea prices can fluctuate seasonally, impacting cost of goods sold.

  • Food Safety Compliance

    Must obtain FSSAI license and adhere to GMP; non‑compliance can halt operations.

  • Market Competition

    Local markets have established players; differentiation through quality and price is essential.

  • Seasonal Demand

    Demand for besan spikes during festivals; plan inventory to avoid excess during off‑peak.

  • Cash‑Flow Timing

    Revenue may lag behind raw‑material purchase; ensure adequate working capital.

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Scheme mechanics

  • PMEGP 25–50 lakh scheme – 25% interest subsidy, 5‑year repayment

VIII pass likely (manufacturing > ₹10L) – verify current PMEGP guidelines for educational eligibility

Plan the money

Subsidy split, EMI, and an indicative breakeven — adjust the assumptions to your own numbers.

Financial planner

Subsidy split, EMI, and an indicative breakeven — for discussion only (indicative-2026-08-01).

Margin money (25%)

₹8,76,250

Own contribution (10%)

₹3,50,500

Bank credit (illustrative)

₹22,78,250

Estimated EMI

₹37,822/mo

Breakeven

Not reached within 7 yrs

Indicative DSCR

0.77

  • Figures are illustrative for discussion, not a sanction estimate.
  • Actual margin money and contribution depend on current PMEGP guidelines and implementing agency.
  • Land cost is generally excluded from project cost under the scheme.
  • Full-capacity revenue is estimated at 2× project cost (₹35 L) — adjust it to your own numbers.

Indicative only — actual bank DSCR calculations add back depreciation; treat this as a sense-check, not a bank figure. Verify with your CA/bank before applying.

Next 90 days

  1. Secure long‑term chickpea supply contracts
  2. Set up and commission grinding and packaging equipment
  3. Obtain FSSAI license and complete GMP audit
  4. Recruit and train 5–6 staff members
  5. Launch sales to first 10 retail outlets

Engage Founder's Office & Co

Besan is a staple with consistent demand; the plant’s low capital requirement and quick production cycle make it an attractive micro‑enterprise for banks under PMEGP.

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Sample profile sourced from the PMEGP scheme (Ministry of MSME) · verify against the official PDF before filing.

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