Manufactures wooden hockey sticks using laminated ash wood, sandalwood and composite materials with hand carving and machine finishing.
Sells to local sports retailers, school teams, state hockey associations and online via e-commerce platforms; bulk orders through direct outreach to coaching academies. Processes raw timber through cutting, lamination, carving and curing; employs 3–4 skilled artisans and one helper for finishing and packaging.
Sample cost ₹9,79,000 covers machinery (lathe, sanding unit, drying chamber), raw material inventory, tool setup and basic shop floor infrastructure.
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?
Manufactures wooden hockey sticks using laminated ash wood, sandalwood and composite materials with hand carving and machine finishing.
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?
₹9,79,000 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
Seasonal demand
Orders peak during school sports seasons; cash flow may dip in monsoon months.
Raw material quality
Ash wood and sandalwood prices fluctuate; must source from verified timber depots to maintain stick quality.
Skill retention
Artisan workforce is limited locally; training costs and attrition can affect production consistency.
Other funding routes worth checking
Beyond PMEGP — schemes that may complement this project's sector or cost band.
Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro & Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
Minimum VIII pass required; no elevated education norm applies at this sample cost level.
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%)
₹2,44,750
Own contribution (10%)
₹97,900
Bank credit (illustrative)
₹6,36,350
Estimated EMI
₹10,564/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 (₹9.8 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
Procure raw timber and set up drying chamber
Install lathe and sanding machinery
Train artisans on carving and finishing process
Launch first batch of sticks for local retailer trials
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.
Sports goods manufacturing under Samadhan Projects category qualifies for PMEGP with 15% subsidy under general category and 25% under SC/ST category; capital investment falls within 5–10 lakh band.
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