PUFFED RICE A MOST DELICIOUS FOOD ITEM WHICH IS BEING USED IN SOUTH AND WESTERN PARTS OF INDIA TO PREPARE EVENING SNACKS. IT HAS LOWEST CALORIFIC VALUE WITH PASS TIME FOR SERIOUS READERS WHILE THEY ARE READING AND .
PUFFED RICE A MOST DELICIOUS FOOD ITEM WHICH IS BEING USED IN SOUTH AND WESTERN PARTS OF INDIA TO PREPARE EVENING SNACKS. IT HAS LOWEST CALORIFIC VALUE WITH PASS TIME FOR SERIOUS READERS WHILE THEY ARE READING AND .
PUFFED RICE A MOST DELICIOUS FOOD ITEM WHICH IS BEING USED IN SOUTH AND WESTERN PARTS OF INDIA TO PREPARE EVENING SNACKS. IT HAS LOWEST CALORIFIC VALUE WITH PASS TIME FOR SERIOUS READERS WHILE THEY ARE READING AND .
PUFFED RICE A MOST DELICIOUS FOOD ITEM WHICH IS BEING USED IN SOUTH AND WESTERN PARTS OF INDIA TO PREPARE EVENING SNACKS. IT HAS LOWEST CALORIFIC VALUE WITH PASS TIME FOR SERIOUS READERS WHILE THEY ARE READING AND .
Introduction Puffed Rice is a commonly consumed commodity as a pastime snack. It
can be used in combination with nuts such as groundnut or roasted and salted cashews; with fried gram; with jaggery and coconut gratings, or dusted with salt and spices after enrobing with oil. Since the product is easily digested and assimilated, it finds a wide acceptance among a cross section of the households. It is a versatile product with an excellent market potential. 2.
Market The major market outlets are the A and B class outlets. The product
also finds placement in self service counters and departmental stores. Some C class outlets also stock the product. 3.
Packaging The processed product is packed in 50 grams and 100 grams pouches.
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Production capacity
The plant will be in operation for one shifts a day.
The plant operates to a production capacity of 25 kilograms per hour.
The estimated production per day is 200 kilograms.
The total production per month will be 5 M.T while the annual production is estimated at 60 M.T
5.
The time period required for achieving full capacity utilization is one year. Sales revenue The ex-factory selling price will be Rs. 50 per kilogram thereby yielding a sales revenue of Rs. 30 lakhs on full capacity utilization.
6.
Production process outline.
Rice is first cleaned to remove stones and husk. It is then soaked in brine
solution and dried. On drying it is fed into the puffing machine from where the
puffed product is obtained. It is cooled and packed immediately to prevent
moisture absorption. 7.
8.
Quality specifications Moisture - Maximum 2.0% Mold and fungal growth - Absent Stones and mud - Absent Total plate count - Maximum 10,000 per gram Coliforms - Absent Salmonella - Absent Streptococci - Absent Pollution control measures Not necessary as there are no pollutants or effluents.
9.
Energy conservation measures
Common measures will do.
10.
Land and construction cost for the proposed unit
The processing area is to be taken up on lease. The area required is 1600
square feet as described below.
Sl Description 1 Processing area 2 Raw material store (paddy) 3 Finished goods storage room 4 Packaging material storage room 5 Office space 6 Toilet space 7 Total Lease rent Rs. 5.00 per square foot Total rent per month Rs. 8000 Lease advance Rs. 40000
Paddy destoner Puffing machine with accessories Storage silo Weighing scales and accessories Total Project cost Land Civil works Plant machinery Laboratory equipment
Transport vehicle (Tata Ace)
Pollution control equipment Energy conservation equipment Cost of power connection Cost of electrification Erection and commissioning Cost of machinery spares Cost of office equipment Deposits if any Company formation expenses Gestation period expenses Sales tax registration expenses Initial advertisement and publicity Contingencies Working capital margin money Total
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Working capital requirements per month
a.
Salaries and wages
Sl
Description
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Production In charge (female)
Production supervisor (female) Skilled workers (female) Unskilled workers (female) Packing workers (female) Driver Total
b. Sl 1 2
Sl 1 2 3
1 1 1 2 2 1 8
Raw material requirement per month
Qty Description (kgs) Rice 5000 Total raw material
Description Rent for processing shed Postage and stationery Telephones, fax etc. Consumable stores Repairs and maintenance Local transports, loading and unloading Advertisement and publicity @ 5% of sales Insurance Sales expenses @ 1% of sales Miscellaneous expenses @ 1% of sales Trade incentives @ 2% of sales Total contingent expenses
Description Rs. lakhs Salaries and wages 0.340 Raw material and packaging material 1.200 Utilities 0.120 Contingent expenses 0.519 Total 2.179 Means of finance Description Total Project Cost Equity Debt Working capital margin money
Rs. lakhs 10.580 3.527 7.053 0.500
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Financial analysis Description Total recurring cost per year Depreciation on land and building Depreciation on machinery and vehicle Depreciation on furnaces Depreciation on moulds and fixtures Depreciation on office equipment Interest on long term loan @ 12% Interest on short term borrowings@ 12% Total cost of production
Viability analysis Description Net profit before income tax (Rs. lakhs) Net profit ratio Internal rate of return Break even percentage Debt service coverage ratio
Total Rs. lakhs 30.00
Value 2.318 7.7% 20.8% 54% 1.868
List of machinery suppliers for puffed rice
Machinery has to be fabricated locally as per customers requirements.
