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Ceramic Colours Scheme

₹13.8 L(₹13,75,500) · ₹10–25LUp to 35% subsidy
Mineral processing · Batch production · Quality control

The pitch

Manufactures mineral-based ceramic pigments and coloring agents through precise grinding, mixing, and drying of raw minerals.

Supplied to ceramic tile manufacturers, sanitaryware units, pottery studios, and construction material distributors. Requires controlled environment for pigment consistency and specialized handling of fine mineral powders to prevent contamination.

Sample cost of ₹13,75,500 covers industrial grinding machinery, mixing equipment, drying ovens, and initial raw mineral inventory.

Watch-outs

Idea-specific discussion points — not automatic disqualification

  • Raw Material Volatility

    Fluctuations in mineral ore prices directly impact production margins.

  • Dust Management

    High particulate matter requires robust dust extraction and filtration systems.

  • Batch Consistency

    Strict adherence to chemical compositions is required to meet industrial color standards.

  • Waste Disposal

    Management of mineral sludge and byproduct disposal must comply with local norms.

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Scheme mechanics

  • PMEGP (Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme)

What bankers typically probe for this idea

  • Focus on working capital cycles for bulk mineral procurement
  • Emphasis on machinery life and technical expertise of operators

Minimum VIII pass required for manufacturing units with project cost > ₹10L; verify against current PMEGP guidelines.

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%)

₹3,43,875

Own contribution (10%)

₹1,37,550

Bank credit (illustrative)

₹8,94,075

Estimated EMI

₹14,843/mo

Breakeven

Month 59

Indicative DSCR

1.16

  • 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 (₹13.8 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. Finalize supplier list for raw minerals
  2. Secure site for industrial machinery installation
  3. Apply for necessary environmental clearances
  4. Finalize machinery procurement and delivery timelines

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Scalable mineral processing unit targeting the growing ceramic and construction sector with standardized pigment production.

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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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