AMLA PROCESSING
PROJECT REPORT
This pre-feasibility report covers various aspects of
setting up an Amla Processing unit, including
project concept development, start-up, marketing,
finance and management. The objective is to
facilitate potential entrepreneurs in project
identification for investment in Amla processing.
The project capacity and cost can be modified as
per requirements.
INTRODUCTION TO AMLA
1 SCIENTIFIC NAME 2 GLOBAL RECOGNITION
Phyllanthus emblica, also Well known worldwide for
known as emblic, emblic delicious fruits with rich
myrobalan, or Indian medicinal properties and values
gooseberry
VITAMIN C CONTENT Nutritional Ranking
3 4
Very rich source of vitamin C, Second highest vitamin C content
with ascorbic acid content among all cultivated fruits
varying from 0.9% to 1.3%
PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS
DIRECT CONSUMPTION
Amla consumed as such in large quantities
AYURVEDIC PRODUCTS
Used in making chyawanprash, ayurvedic
medicines like TRIFALA for constipation
COSMETIC PRODUCTS
Used in hair oils and creams for healthy hair
and skin
FOOD PRODUCTS
Preserve, juice, ready-to-serve drink,
sherbet, jam, fruit bar, dehydrated amla
whole or powder, mouth fresheners
MARKET POTENTIAL AND MARKETING
ISSUES
FOOD AND BEVERAGE APPLICATIONS
1
Amla extract useful in nutritional bars,
cereals, jams, powder drink mixes,
yogurts, and dietary supplements
NUTRACEUTICAL GROWTH
2
Increasing potential due to growing
global nutraceuticals and functional
food market
SKINCARE BENEFITS
3
Provides broad spectrum skin
protection against heavy metals due
to anti-oxidant properties
EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES
4
India exports significant amounts to
countries like the U.S., Japan, Nepal,
Bangladesh, Malaysia, Germany, and
the Netherlands
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
1 Total Production 15 Lakh tons
2 Cultivation Area 1 Lakh hectare
3 Leading States Uttar Pradesh, Madhya
Pradesh, Tamil Nadu,
Gujarat
4 Main Varieties Banarasi, Francis
(Hathijhool), Chakaiya
5 New Varieties Kanchan (NA4), NA6, NA7,
Anand 1, Anand 2, Anand 3
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
1
WASHING
Sound mature amla fruits are washed
thoroughly under turbulent washing to
remove dirt, dust, and adhered unwanted
material
CUTTING AND PULPING 2
Cleaned amla are cut in a specialized
machine, followed by pulping with
filtration
3 STANDARDIZING AND PASTEURIZING
Pulp is standardized and pasteurized for
storage or immediate use
PRODUCT MANUFACTURING
4
Pulp or extract used in making various
products like chyawanprash, juices,
beverages, fruit bars, cosmetics, etc.
MANPOWER REQUIREMENT
DESIGNATION SALARY
NUMBER TOTAL (RS.)
(RS.)
MANAGER 1 SELF -
ADMINISTRATIVE 2
12,000.00 24,000.00
STAFF
SKILLED 7 10,000.00 70,000.00
UNSKILLED
25 7,000.00 175,000.00
/LABOR
TOTAL
35
MONTHLY 2,69,000.00
TOTAL ANNUAL
10,76,000.00
(4 MONTHS)
COST OF PROJECT AND
MEANS OF FINANCE
COST OF PROJECT (RS. IN LACS) MEANS OF FINANCE (RS. IN LACS)
Land & Building: 0.00 Own Capital: 17.89
Plant and Machinery: 44.95 Term Loan: 34.27
Furniture & Fixture: 0.75 Total: 52.16
Contingencies: 0.90
Margin for Working Capital:
5.56
Total: 52.16
WORKING CAPITAL CALCULATION
Salary and Wages Rs 10.76 lac
Raw Material Rs 510.00 lac
Utilities Rs 1.43 lac
Other Selling and
Rs 17.78 lac
Administrative Expenses
Total Rs 539.97 lac
The total working capital requirement for 3 months is estimated to
be Rs 134.99 lac, including expenses for salaries, raw materials,
utilities, and other administrative costs.
MACHINERY REQUIREMENTS
Fruit & Vegetable
5 ton/hr capacity Rs 7,50,000
Washer
Amla Shredding
2 units Rs 4,00,000
Machine
Amla Juicer 2 units Rs 16,00,000
Standardization Tanks 500 lit each, 2 units Rs 30,000
Pasteurizer 1 unit Rs 12,50,000
Holding Tanks 2 units Rs 30,000
Steam Jacketed
Kettles 500 lit, 2 units Rs 2,70,000
Canning Machinery 1 unit Rs 1,65,000
The total cost of the required machinery is estimated at Rs 44,95,000.
PROFITABILITY CALCULATIONS
Total Recurring 539.97
Expenditure
Depreciation on Plant 6.74
and Machinery @ 15%
Depreciation of 0.08
Furniture/Fixture &
Office Equipment @ 10%
Finance Cost 12% 16.34
Total Cost of Production 563.13
Turnover (1000 Tonne 620.00
Amla Pulp @ Rs. 62,000
per tonne)
Profit (Turnover - Cost 56.87
of Production)
Percentage profit on 9.17%
sales
STATUTORY/GOVERNMENT
APPROVALS
FSSAI License MSME & GST Registration
1 2
Statutory requirement for Required for business operations
setting up amla processing
industry
IEC Code Local Authority Clearances
3 4
Necessary for export of end May be required for Shops and
products Establishment, Fire and Safety
requirements
TRAINING UNDER PMEGP
Skill Development: Comprehensive training
programs to help trainees develop the necessary
skills for their chosen business.
Entrepreneurship Guidance: Mentorship and
coaching to nurture entrepreneurial mindset and
business acumen.
Market Research: Assistance with market analysis
and identification of viable business opportunities.
Financial Literacy: Education on loan application,
accounting, and financial management for small
businesses.
Networking: Facilitation of connections with
industry experts and potential partners or
collaborators.
PROJECT SUBSIDY
UNDER PMEGP
URBAN AREA RURAL AREA
CATEGORY
SUBSIDY SUBSIDY
General Rs. 514,050(15%) Rs. 856,750(25%)
Special Category
SC/ST , OBC , Rs.856,750 (25%) Rs. 1,199,450 (35%)
Minorities
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