Coir Board Based

Coco Lawn Making Unit

₹8.5 L(₹8,54,000) · ₹5–10LUp to 35% subsidy

Process plant · QC · Inventory-heavy

The pitch

The unit produces coir lawn mats by converting coir fibers into durable, eco‑friendly boards suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Primary buyers are hotels, event venues, residential complexes, and local retailers; sales are through direct contracts, local markets, and online B2B platforms. The plant will run a continuous cycle of fiber cleaning, cutting, mat pressing, drying, and quality inspection, with a daily output of 200 m² of finished mats.

Sample cost ₹8,54,000 covers land acquisition, construction of a 200 m² processing unit, machinery (fiber cutter, mat press, drying racks), initial raw material stock, and working capital for the first 3 months.

Watch-outs

Idea-specific discussion points — not automatic disqualification

Supply of Coir Fibers
Coir fiber availability can be seasonal; secure long‑term supply contracts with local coir farms to avoid production bottlenecks.
Market Price Volatility
Lawn mat prices fluctuate with demand for hospitality and event services; maintain price flexibility and diversify customer base.
Environmental Clearance
Processing coir generates waste; obtain necessary environmental clearance and implement waste management to avoid regulatory delays.
Competition from Imported Mats
Imported coir mats may undercut prices; emphasize local production, quality, and eco‑friendly credentials in marketing.

Show the proof

Sourcing — coming soon

Scheme mechanics

PMEGP (Rural) – 80% loan up to ₹10 lakh with 12% interest

What bankers typically probe for this idea

Apply for a bank loan under PMEGP with collateral of land and machinery; supplement with a micro‑enterprise development fund for working capital.

No elevated education flag at this sample cost – verify guidelines; ensure at least one founder has passed Class VIII (or equivalent) as per PMEGP eligibility.

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%)

₹2,13,500

Own contribution (10%)

₹85,400

Bank credit (illustrative)

₹5,55,100

Estimated EMI

₹9,215/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 (₹8.5 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

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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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