Food Processing

Namkeen Manufacturing Unit

The unit focuses on the manufacturing of various types of Indian savory snacks (Namkeen), such as bhujiya, sev, and chivda. These products are processed, fried, seasoned, and packaged in various pouch sizes for distribution in the snack food market.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery12.69
Furniture & Fixtures1
Working Capital10
Total23.69

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.37
Term Loan12.32
Working Capital Loan9
Total23.69

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment5

Manufacturing process

  1. Procurement of raw materials.
  2. Preparation of dough using a dough mixer.
  3. Processing and shaping of namkeen in the frying section.
  4. Frying, followed by mixing with ingredients like peanuts and spices for flavoring.
  5. Packaging of final products into pouches.
  6. Transportation to the market.

Market

The Indian snacks market is expected to grow with double-digit CAGR. While the unorganized sector is currently dominant, the organized market is expanding due to lifestyle changes, rising urbanization, and the growing middle-class population.