Cold room facility that stores perishable agricultural produce and processed food items at controlled temperatures to extend shelf life and reduce spoilage.
Direct contracts with farmers, agricultural cooperatives, wholesalers, retailers, and food processing units; B2B sales through cold chain service agreements. The facility operates 24/7 with continuous temperature monitoring, inventory management, and trained staff handling loading, unloading, and quality checks.
₹21,40,000 sample cost covers construction of the cold room structure, installation of refrigeration units, HVAC system, electrical and plumbing infrastructure, security setup, and basic office space.
Who buys & when
Demand shape for this sample line — advisory, not a market study.
Buyers
Local households and small businesses are the default demand base for Samadhan sample lines unless the product name points to a clearer pack.
Channels
Local retail
Order / referral
Wholesale where relevant
Seasonality
Steady year-round
Treat demand as year-round until a more specific product pack applies.
Locality
City / region
Most micro samples sell into the nearest town or city market plus local buyers.
Demand watch-out: Generic demand assumptions fail when the product is highly specialized — validate with local buyers before locking capacity.
Derived from idea type and sector — not a survey or government market report.
Common questions
Answers from this page only — not legal or financing advice.
What is this sample business idea?
Cold room facility that stores perishable agricultural produce and processed food items at controlled temperatures to extend shelf life and reduce spoilage.
Who typically buys this?
Local households and small businesses are the default demand base for Samadhan sample lines unless the product name points to a clearer pack. This is a demand-shape typology for the sample line, not a market survey.
How seasonal is demand?
Steady year-round. Treat demand as year-round until a more specific product pack applies.
What is the sample project cost?
₹21,40,000 is the official PMEGP sample project cost shown for this idea. Your actual project cost may differ — treat this as a planning reference, not a quote.
What subsidy might apply under PMEGP?
Indicative PMEGP-style margin money rates on this site run up to 35% of project cost, depending on beneficiary category and rural vs urban area. This is not a guarantee of subsidy, sanction, or bank finance — verify current guidelines before applying.
How local is demand?
City / region. Most micro samples sell into the nearest town or city market plus local buyers.
Is FoundersOffice a government site?
No. FoundersOffice Idea Browser is an independent discovery and briefing tool — not affiliated with the Government of India, MSME, KVIC, DIC, or any bank. Nothing here is a sanction, loan offer, or guarantee of subsidy.
Watch-outs
Idea-specific discussion points — not automatic disqualification
Power Backup Reliability
Cold rooms require uninterrupted power; ensure a robust UPS and diesel generator system to avoid temperature excursions.
Temperature Monitoring Compliance
Implement real‑time monitoring and alarm systems to meet FSSAI and ISO 22000 standards, avoiding costly recalls.
High Initial Capital and Maintenance Costs
Refrigeration units have high upfront and ongoing maintenance expenses; plan for service contracts and spare parts inventory.
Regulatory Approvals for Food Storage
Obtain FSSAI licensing, local environmental clearances, and fire safety certificates before commissioning.
Education gate
Other funding routes worth checking
Beyond PMEGP — schemes that may complement this project's sector or cost band.
Applicants must have at least 8th grade education; for projects >₹10L, additional compliance may be required. Verify current PMEGP guidelines for educational pr
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%)
₹5,35,000
Own contribution (10%)
₹2,14,000
Bank credit (illustrative)
₹13,91,000
Estimated EMI
₹23,092/mo
Breakeven
Month 24
Indicative DSCR
1.39
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 (₹21.4 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.
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Disclaimer: Costs and sample reports are published by PMEGP / MSME authorities. FoundersOffice Idea Browser is an independent discovery and briefing tool — not affiliated with the Government of India, MSME, KVIC, DIC, or any bank. Nothing here is a sanction, loan offer, or guarantee of subsidy. Heuristics and future scores are advisory; verify on the official portal before applying.
Sample profile sourced from the PMEGP scheme (Ministry of MSME) · verify against the official PDF before filing.
Cold storage is a high-impact sector with proven demand; aligns with PMEGP’s focus on manufacturing and infrastructure; sample cost within 10‑25 lakh band.
4T Oil Blending Plant produces blended cooking oil (4T brand) by mixing refined base oils with additives and packaging in retail quantities (500g to 5kg packs) for sale to local retailers and grocery stores.
₹68.9 L₹68,91,000
₹0₹50L+
Oil blending process · Quality control testing · Bulk storage · Packaging operatHeavy capitalRural & urban