Mineral Based

Plaster of Paris

₹13.5 L(₹13,50,000) · ₹10–25LUp to 35% subsidy

Process plant – crushing, grinding, drying, calcination; QC – moisture, fineness

The pitch

Produces B‑type plaster of Paris (hydroxyapatite) used in construction and medical applications.

Primary buyers are construction contractors, cement manufacturers, and medical device suppliers. Sales through bulk contracts and direct B2B sales. Operations involve sourcing bulk gypsum, operating a 5‑tonne crushing unit, grinding to 45 µm, drying at 120 °C, calcining at 650 °C, and packaging in 50 kg bags. QC checks moisture content (<12%) and particle size.

Sample capital requirement ₹13,50,000 covers procurement of raw gypsum, crushing and grinding plant, drying kiln, calcination furnace, packaging line, and initial working capital.

Watch-outs

Idea-specific discussion points — not automatic disqualification

Raw Material Price Volatility
Gypsum prices can fluctuate due to seasonal demand; lock in long‑term contracts to mitigate cost spikes.
Dust & Environmental Compliance
Drying and calcination generate dust; ensure proper filtration and dust suppression to meet local environmental regulations.
Quality Standards for Medical Use
Medical-grade plaster requires stringent purity; any deviation can lead to product rejection and liability.
Capital Utilization Efficiency
High upfront equipment cost necessitates efficient throughput; underutilization can erode ROI.

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Scheme mechanics

Applicant should have at least VIII pass; for manufacturing projects above ₹10 lakh, a minimum of 10th grade is typically required – verify current PMEGP guidel

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: 50%Margin on sales: 15%Bank interest rate: 10%Loan tenure: 7 yrs

Margin money (25%)

₹3,37,500

Own contribution (10%)

₹1,35,000

Bank credit (illustrative)

₹8,77,500

Estimated EMI

₹14,568/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 (₹13.5 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

Secure long‑term raw material supply agreement.
Procure and install crushing and grinding units.
Set up drying kiln and calcination furnace.
Conduct pilot batch and QC validation.
Initiate marketing to contractors and medical suppliers.

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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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