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Coir Board Based

Coco Log Making Unit

₹20 L(₹20,00,000) · ₹10–25LUp to 35% subsidy
Process plant – fiber drying, log cutting, QC, inventory-heavy

The pitch

Produces coir logs (bundles of coir fibers) for use in furniture, handicrafts, and packaging.

Primary buyers are coir furniture manufacturers, handicraft exporters, and packaging suppliers; sales through local coir associations, online B2B portals, and direct contracts with manufacturers. Operations involve sourcing raw coir from local coconut farms, drying fibers to 12–15% moisture, cutting into logs, quality grading, and packaging for shipment.

Sample capital cost ₹20,00,000 covers procurement of a 200 m² processing unit, coir fiber drying oven, log cutting machinery, packaging equipment, and initial working capital.

Watch-outs

Idea-specific discussion points — not automatic disqualification

  • Raw material price volatility

    Coir fiber prices can fluctuate with coconut harvest cycles; secure fixed-price agreements.

  • Compliance with environmental norms

    Ensure proper disposal of coir waste and meet local waste management regulations.

  • Market saturation risk

    Existing coir log producers may compete; differentiate via quality and niche packaging.

  • Capital utilization

    Large portion of capital goes to machinery; maintain maintenance schedule to avoid downtime.

Education gate

Show the proof

Sourcing — coming soon

Scheme mechanics

  • PMEGP – 12% interest, 5-year repayment, 20% equity share

Project requires at least an 8th grade pass; for manufacturing units above ₹10 L, verify latest PMEGP guidelines for educational 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).

Margin money (25%)

₹5,00,000

Own contribution (10%)

₹2,00,000

Bank credit (illustrative)

₹13,00,000

Estimated EMI

₹21,582/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 (₹20 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. Finalize land acquisition and obtain necessary clearances.
  2. Procure machinery and set up processing unit.
  3. Sign raw material supply contracts with coconut farms.
  4. Recruit and train staff; set up QC protocols.
  5. Initiate pilot production and test market response.

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Showcase sustainable value chain, low raw material cost, and growing demand for eco-friendly packaging.

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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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