Paper & Stationery

Notebook Binding

This business involves the binding of books and notebooks to meet the steady demand from students and commercial establishments. The process includes cutting paper and board to size, followed by stitching and binding using glue and thread.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Building & Civil Work4
Plant & Machinery4.22
Furniture & Fixtures0.5
Working Capital1.11
Total9.83

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution0.98
Term Loan7.85
Working Capital Loan1
Total9.83

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment4

Manufacturing process

  1. Purchase rolled sheets of paper and paper boards from the market.
  2. Cut the paper and paper board to the required size using a cutting machine.
  3. Perform stitching of the papers to form the book block.
  4. Complete the binding process using glue, thread, and cover materials.

Market

Demand is driven by students and commercial establishments. Sales occur through retail outlets, schools, colleges, and government institutions.

From the project report