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Alum (Phitkari) Manufacturing

₹24.1 L(₹24,06,000) · ₹10–25LUp to 35% subsidy
Process plant · Batch chemical · Inventory-heavy

The pitch

Produces alum (fitkari) crystals by reacting aluminum with potassium or sodium sulfate in a heated furnace, followed by cooling, crushing, and graded packaging for industrial and domestic use.

Sells to water treatment plants, textile and dyeing units, paper mills, and domestic suppliers through local distributors, institutional tenders, and direct B2B supply in nearby industrial clusters. Batch-wise production with 12–24 hour cycle times; requires consistent raw material (aluminum, sulfate salt) sourcing and basic quality checks before dispatch.

Sample/template cost: ₹24,06,000. Covers land (if owned), a small process shed, furnace and reactor setup, material handling equipment, basic lab/QC kit, raw material buffer, and working capital for first production cycle.

Watch-outs

Idea-specific discussion points — not automatic disqualification

  • Raw material price volatility

    Aluminum and sulfate salt prices fluctuate; maintain supplier contracts and buffer stock to avoid margin squeeze.

  • Furnace and safety compliance

    High-temperature operation needs proper ventilation, fire safety, and factory-level safety clearances under state factory acts.

  • Product quality consistency

    Alum crystal size and purity affect buyer acceptance; invest in basic QC testing and standard operating procedures early.

  • Water and power dependency

    Process uses significant water and electricity; confirm utility availability and cost at the proposed location.

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Sourcing — coming soon

Scheme mechanics

  • PMEGP (Priority sector lending)
  • MUDRA Shishu/Udyogi
  • Stand-Up India (if promoter is woman/minority)
  • State government subsidy for fitkari units (check local notifications)

Minimum VIII pass likely required for manufacturing projects above ₹10 lakh; verify current PMEGP eligibility rules before application.

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%)

₹6,01,500

Own contribution (10%)

₹2,40,600

Bank credit (illustrative)

₹15,63,900

Estimated EMI

₹25,963/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 (₹24.1 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 or rental shed with utility connections
  2. Procure furnace, reactor, and basic lab equipment
  3. Obtain GST and Udyam registrations
  4. Source initial raw materials and conduct trial batch
  5. Complete factory and pollution NOC applications

Engage Founder's Office & Co

Alum manufacturing is a proven PMEGP sample project with predictable demand; suitable for founders who can manage basic chemical handling and quality checks.

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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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