GP Bucket Unit
This unit manufactures Galvanised Plain (GP) buckets for rural, commercial, and industrial use. The process involves cutting, bending, and assembling sheet metal components, followed by leak-proofing and finishing for sale as durable water and dairy storage containers.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 6 |
| Plant & Machinery | 2.01 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 1.5 |
| Working Capital | 3.33 |
| Total | 12.84 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 1.28 |
| Term Loan | 8.56 |
| Working Capital Loan | 3 |
| Total | 12.84 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment8
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Raw materials6
- GP SheetsBuy on Amazon ↗
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Manufacturing process
- Cut GP sheets into specific sizes according to templates.
- Bend sheet components using bending machines.
- Assemble bucket body with fasteners and rivets.
- Prepare and attach handles using bent rods.
- Apply special adhesives to ensure the bucket is leak-proof.
- Clean the completed buckets and store for marketing.
Market
GP buckets are traditional, durable, and reliable for rural and industrial applications like dairy and water storage, maintaining demand despite the presence of plastic alternatives.
From the project report
