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Fly Ash Bricks

₹20.3 L(₹20,30,000) · ₹10–25LUp to 35% subsidy
Process plant · QC · Inventory-heavy

The pitch

Produce fly ash bricks by mixing fly ash with cement binder, forming, curing, and packaging for construction use.

Local construction contractors, builders, and road works; sold via direct sales to contractors and through local distributors. Set up a brick press plant with curing area, a small QC lab for compressive strength testing, and inventory storage for raw materials and finished bricks.

₹20,30,000 sample cost covers plant setup, brick press machinery, curing beds, packaging equipment, raw material procurement (fly ash, cement, water), and initial working capital.

Watch-outs

Idea-specific discussion points — not automatic disqualification

  • Quality Compliance

    Ensure bricks meet IS 10262 standards; regular QC testing is mandatory.

  • Fly Ash Supply

    Secure a reliable source of fly ash; fluctuations can halt production.

  • Market Price Volatility

    Brick prices can vary with construction demand; maintain price flexibility.

  • Environmental Clearance

    Obtain necessary environmental approvals for waste utilization and emissions.

  • Skilled Labor

    Recruit and train staff for machine operation and quality control.

Education gate

Show the proof

Sourcing — coming soon

Scheme mechanics

  • PMEGP (Rural) – 10-25 lakh

VIII pass is required for manufacturing projects >₹10L; ensure the applicant has at least 8th grade pass.

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%)

₹5,07,500

Own contribution (10%)

₹2,03,000

Bank credit (illustrative)

₹13,19,500

Estimated EMI

₹21,905/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 (₹20.3 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 land and obtain necessary permits
  2. Procure brick press machinery and set up plant
  3. Source initial fly ash and cement binder
  4. Hire and train staff for operations
  5. Initiate pilot production and conduct quality testing

Engage Founder's Office & Co

Fly ash bricks are cost‑effective, eco‑friendly, and meet the growing demand for affordable housing and road construction, offering a stable revenue stream.

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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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