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Surgical Bandage Big Type

₹19.5 L(₹19,50,000) · ₹10–25LUp to 35% subsidy
Process plant · QC · Inventory-heavy

The pitch

Manufactures large-width surgical bandages from cotton yarn through bleaching, weaving, cutting, and sterile packaging for medical use.

Hospitals, pathology labs, and medical supply distributors; sold via B2B medical wholesalers and institutional tenders. Operates a continuous process from yarn to finished sterile bandage; requires consistent raw cotton supply, quality checks at each stage, and cold/auto-clave sterilization before packaging.

Sample/template cost: ₹19,50,000 covering land, building, machinery (warping, weaving, cutting, sterilization), working capital, and initial raw cotton procurement.

Watch-outs

Idea-specific discussion points — not automatic disqualification

  • Sterility Compliance

    Surgical bandages require sterile manufacturing and packaging; ensure adherence to medical-grade standards and regular quality audits.

  • Raw Material Sourcing

    Reliable supply of high-quality cotton yarn is critical; price volatility can impact cost and production planning.

  • Market Competition

    Competes with established medical textile suppliers; differentiation through quality and timely delivery is essential.

  • Working Capital Cycle

    Inventory-heavy operations with long procurement and production cycles may strain cash flow without adequate working capital.

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Scheme mechanics

  • PMEGP
  • MUDRA
  • CGTMSE

VIII pass likely required (manufacturing project > ₹10L); verify current PMEGP eligibility rules before application.

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%)

₹4,87,500

Own contribution (10%)

₹1,95,000

Bank credit (illustrative)

₹12,67,500

Estimated EMI

₹21,042/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 (₹19.5 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

  1. Complete project report and cost breakdown
  2. Secure land and basic infrastructure
  3. Procure key machinery and obtain quotes
  4. Register under GST and Shops Act
  5. Finalize raw material supplier agreements

Engage Founder's Office & Co

Forest-based surgical bandage manufacturing aligns with PMEGP priorities; supports healthcare supply chain with domestic production capability.

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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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