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Coir Board Based

Coir Fiber/Dust Moulding Unit

₹19 L(₹19,00,000) · ₹10–25LUp to 35% subsidy
Process plant, QC, Inventory-heavy

The pitch

Produces coir fiber/dust moulded boards for use in construction, furniture, and packaging.

Primary buyers are construction firms, furniture manufacturers, and packaging companies; sales through direct contracts, local distributors, and online B2B platforms. Operations involve cleaning and shredding coir fiber, mixing with binders, moulding into boards, curing, and finishing; quality control at each stage; inventory of raw coir and finished boards is maintained.

Sample capital cost ₹19,00,000 covers procurement of a 200 m² production floor, coir fiber processing machinery (pulverizer, moulding press, drying oven), packaging equipment, and initial working capital.

Watch-outs

Idea-specific discussion points — not automatic disqualification

  • Raw Material Supply

    Coir fiber availability is seasonal; secure long‑term contracts with coir farms to avoid price spikes.

  • Energy Consumption

    Moulding presses and drying ovens consume high electricity; plan for backup power or renewable options to keep costs predictable.

  • Market Price Volatility

    Coir board prices can fluctuate with construction demand; maintain price hedging or diversify end‑use segments.

  • Regulatory Compliance

    Ensure compliance with environmental norms for dust control and waste disposal; obtain necessary permits.

  • Skill Gap

    Operators need training in moulding and quality checks; invest in skill development to reduce defects.

Education gate

Show the proof

Sourcing — coming soon

Scheme mechanics

    VIII pass required; for manufacturing units >₹10 L, applicant must have at least 8th grade education; verify current PMEGP guidelines for any changes.

    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%)

    ₹4,75,000

    Own contribution (10%)

    ₹1,90,000

    Bank credit (illustrative)

    ₹12,35,000

    Estimated EMI

    ₹20,502/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 (₹19 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 lease and secure building permits within first 30 days.
    2. Set up procurement contracts for coir fiber and binders by day 45.
    3. Install machinery and conduct trial runs by day 60.
    4. Recruit and train 5 operators and 2 QC staff by day 75.
    5. Launch pilot production and start sales to first customers by day 90.

    Engage Founder's Office & Co

    Coir boards offer a sustainable, low‑cost alternative to plywood; with a growing green‑construction market, this unit can capture niche demand and generate steady cash flow.

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    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.

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