Agro Food Processing

Extruded Snacks

₹24.4 L(₹24,45,000) · ₹10–25LUp to 35% subsidy

Process plant · QC · Inventory‑heavy

The pitch

Produce extruded snack products such as corn chips, puffed rice, and vegetable crisps using a continuous extrusion line.

Retail supermarkets, online grocery platforms, and wholesale to food‑service chains and local kirana stores. 24/7 shift operation with raw material procurement from local farmers, extrusion, cooling, packaging, and quality control before distribution to retail and wholesale channels.

Sample project cost ₹24,45,000 covers purchase of extrusion machinery, conveyor and packaging line, setting up a 200 m² plant, raw material storage, and initial working capital for procurement.

Watch-outs

Idea-specific discussion points — not automatic disqualification

Raw material price volatility
Fluctuations in maize, rice, and vegetable prices can affect cost of goods sold and margin stability.
Food safety compliance
Need to obtain FSSAI license, comply with food safety standards, and maintain traceability to avoid regulatory shutdowns.
Shelf life and storage
Extruded snacks have limited shelf life; inadequate cold storage or humidity control can lead to spoilage and losses.
Market competition
High competition from established snack brands requires clear differentiation and aggressive marketing to secure shelf space.

FSSAI pathEducation gate

Show the proof

Sourcing — coming soon

Scheme mechanics

PMEGP – Agro Food Processing (Agri‑Food) Scheme

VIII pass likely (manufacturing > ₹10L) · verify 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).

Beneficiary categoryAreaFull-capacity annual revenue (₹)Estimated

Utilization Y1: 60%Margin on sales: 15%Bank interest rate: 10%Loan tenure: 7 yrs

Margin money (25%)

₹6,11,250

Own contribution (10%)

₹2,44,500

Bank credit (illustrative)

₹15,89,250

Estimated EMI

₹26,383/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 (₹24.4 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.

Next 90 days

Finalize supplier contracts for raw materials
Procure extrusion and packaging machinery
Set up plant layout and install equipment
Hire and train production and QC staff
Run pilot batches and validate product quality

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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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