{"id":34648,"date":"2026-06-23T22:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T17:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/?p=34648"},"modified":"2026-06-24T11:22:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T05:52:17","slug":"write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Business Plan for a Manufacturing Startup in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Write a Business Plan for a Manufacturing Startup<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#The_Number_That_Should_Stop_You_Cold\" >The Number That Should Stop You Cold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#The_Gap_%E2%80%94_Why_Indian_Manufacturing_Still_Has_Empty_Shelves\" >The Gap \u2014 Why Indian Manufacturing Still Has Empty Shelves<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Get_Detailed_Insights_from_This_Book_Modern_Technology_of_Agro_Processing_Agricultural_Waste_Products\" >Get Detailed Insights from This Book: Modern Technology of Agro Processing &amp; Agricultural Waste Products<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Table_1_State-wise_Manufacturing_Opportunity_%E2%80%94_Key_Clusters_and_Supply_Gaps\" >Table 1: State-wise Manufacturing Opportunity \u2014 Key Clusters and Supply Gaps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Why_Now_%E2%80%94_Tailwinds_That_Wont_Wait\" >Why Now \u2014 Tailwinds That Won&#8217;t Wait<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Setting_Up_Your_Manufacturing_Unit_%E2%80%94_Step_by_Step\" >Setting Up Your Manufacturing Unit \u2014 Step by Step<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Step_1_%E2%80%94_Define_Your_Product_and_Validate_the_Market\" >Step 1 \u2014 Define Your Product and Validate the Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Step_2_%E2%80%94_Choose_Your_Location_Strategically\" >Step 2 \u2014 Choose Your Location Strategically<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Step_3_%E2%80%94_Capital_Investment_What_It_Really_Costs\" >Step 3 \u2014 Capital Investment: What It Really Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Step_4_%E2%80%94_Raw_Material_Sourcing\" >Step 4 \u2014 Raw Material Sourcing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Step_5_%E2%80%94_Regulatory_Clearances\" >Step 5 \u2014 Regulatory Clearances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Step_6_%E2%80%94_Team\" >Step 6 \u2014 Team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Related_Article_Top_15_Small_Business_Ideas_with_Low_Investment_in_India\" >Related Article: Top 15 Small Business Ideas with Low Investment in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Timeline_Registration_to_First_Production\" >Timeline: Registration to First Production<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Table_2_Investment_Breakdown_for_a_Mid-Scale_Manufacturing_Unit_%E2%82%B9_in_Lakhs\" >Table 2: Investment Breakdown for a Mid-Scale Manufacturing Unit (\u20b9 in Lakhs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#ENTREPRENEUR_SPOTLIGHT\" >ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Financial_Snapshot_%E2%80%94_What_the_Numbers_Look_Like\" >Financial Snapshot \u2014 What the Numbers Look Like<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Access_Complete_Business_Plan_Project_Reports_Profiles\" >Access Complete Business Plan: Project Reports &amp; Profiles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Table_3_Government_Schemes_for_Manufacturing_MSMEs_%E2%80%94_Eligibility_and_Benefits\" >Table 3: Government Schemes for Manufacturing MSMEs \u2014 Eligibility and Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Where_to_Get_a_Bankable_Feasibility_Report\" >Where to Get a Bankable Feasibility Report<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Turn_your_budget_into_a_successful_business_plan\" >Turn your budget into a successful business plan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#The_Next_Step_%E2%80%94_And_It_Is_Not_What_You_Think\" >The Next Step \u2014 And It Is Not What You Think<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Q1_How_much_money_do_I_need_to_start_a_small_manufacturing_unit_in_India\" >Q1. How much money do I need to start a small manufacturing unit in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Q2_What_licences_do_I_need_before_starting_production\" >Q2. What licences do I need before starting production?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Q3_Where_can_I_source_raw_materials_reliably_in_India\" >Q3. Where can I source raw materials reliably in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Q4_What_are_realistic_profit_margins_in_Indian_manufacturing\" >Q4. What are realistic profit margins in Indian manufacturing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Q5_Which_government_schemes_offer_the_most_practical_support_for_new_manufacturers\" >Q5. Which government schemes offer the most practical support for new manufacturers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Q6_Can_NPCS_help_me_build_a_bankable_project_report\" >Q6. Can NPCS help me build a bankable project report?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/write-a-business-plan-for-a-manufacturing\/#Key_Data_Sources_Citations\" >Key Data Sources &amp; Citations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Number_That_Should_Stop_You_Cold\"><\/span><strong>The Number That Should Stop You Cold<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seventy-two percent. It refers to the percentage of India&#8217;s manufacturing imports that originate from a single country \u2013 components and finished goods, and capital equipment \u2013 from China. Given that more than 27.3 million people work in this sector and it accounts for about 17% of GDP.<\/p>\n<p>Seventy-two percent. It is India&#8217;s reliance on China for major manufacturing segments \u2013 components, finished goods and capital equipment. That is not a figure but a business opportunity that is sitting in the open for a sector which contributes about 17% of GDP (<a href=\"https:\/\/mospi.gov.in\">Ministry of Statistics, mospi.gov.in<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Each time a rupee worth of Chinese products is spent on by Indians, it is a rupee that could have been spent on an Indian manufacturer. Every supply chain that was broken in a global shock \u2014 and several have \u2014 is testament to buyers&#8217; search for Indian solutions. There&#8217;s an appetite. There has been a radical change in the policy landscape. The credit lines are as wide as ever.<\/p>\n<p>It is not the lack of ambition that is the problem with most aspiring manufacturers. It is a legitimate and numbers-based enterprise plan which they can submit to a bank, state government, or personal investor. A plan that outlines not only the dream, but also the machine capacity, the payback period, and margins \u2014 specifically. This guide is designed to be built, step-by-step.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Gap_%E2%80%94_Why_Indian_Manufacturing_Still_Has_Empty_Shelves\"><\/span><strong>The Gap \u2014 Why Indian Manufacturing Still Has Empty Shelves<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India produces less than it consumes of what it needs. More than \u20b919 lakh crore worth of goods are imported into the country each year and a large portion of it is of the products which the country&#8217;s factories can produce if only more units. The issue is two-fold \u2013 while there are millions of micro-manufacturers in India, there is a small and thin section of small and medium industrial manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>The Annual Survey of Industries (Ministry of Statistics) indicates that more than 63% of the registered manufacturing units in India have less than 10 employees. They operate at sub-scale, do not have cost parity and seldom export. Some of the areas that are most lacking in their own supply of these are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Electronic components<\/strong> (Tamil Nadu, Pune and Rajkot clusters)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agro-processing and food packaging<\/strong> (Bihar, UP, MP)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plastic and polymer products<\/strong> (Gujarat, Delhi-NCR)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical intermediaries<\/strong> (Gujarat, Maharashtra)<\/li>\n<li><strong>The electronic sub-assemblies<\/strong> (Bengaluru, Noida, Chennai)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To realize the goal of achieving import dependency reduction with the manufacturing sector, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cii.in\">Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)<\/a> estimates the need for 8\u201310 lakh new businesses in the MSME band. A number of states have operating industrial land banks, but they have routinely been underused, such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Odisha. It&#8217;s a space that a new manufacturing company can fill, but not with a revolution, it&#8217;s with a well-funded and well-planned unit.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Detailed_Insights_from_This_Book_Modern_Technology_of_Agro_Processing_Agricultural_Waste_Products\"><\/span>Get Detailed Insights from This Book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/modern-technology-agro-processing-agricultural-waste-products\/isbn-8186623493\/zb,,b,a,0,0,a\/index.html\">Modern Technology of Agro Processing &amp; Agricultural Waste Products<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_1_State-wise_Manufacturing_Opportunity_%E2%80%94_Key_Clusters_and_Supply_Gaps\"><\/span><strong>Table 1: State-wise Manufacturing Opportunity \u2014 Key Clusters and Supply Gaps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Key Manufacturing Cluster<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Primary Gap Segment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Industrial Policy Incentive<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Avg. Land Cost (\u20b9\/sq ft)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Gujarat<\/td>\n<td>Vapi, Ankleshwar, Surat<\/td>\n<td>Chemical intermediaries, textiles<\/td>\n<td>25% capex subsidy (GIDCL)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b912\u201318<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maharashtra<\/td>\n<td>Pune, Aurangabad, Nashik<\/td>\n<td>Auto components, engineering goods<\/td>\n<td>MSInvest incentives up to 30%<\/td>\n<td>\u20b918\u201328<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td>Coimbatore, Hosur, Sipcot<\/td>\n<td>Precision engineering, textiles<\/td>\n<td>SIPCOT land at concessional rates<\/td>\n<td>\u20b910\u201322<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td>\n<td>Noida, Agra, Kanpur<\/td>\n<td>Leather, plastics, garments<\/td>\n<td>ODOP scheme + 10 yr tax holiday<\/td>\n<td>\u20b95\u201312<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rajasthan<\/td>\n<td>Bhiwadi, Neemrana, Jodhpur<\/td>\n<td>Cement, ceramics, handicrafts<\/td>\n<td>RIICO subsidised plots<\/td>\n<td>\u20b94\u20139<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Odisha<\/td>\n<td>Paradip, Kalinganagar, APIIC<\/td>\n<td>Steel downstream, agro-processing<\/td>\n<td>15% capex subsidy + land at cost<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93\u20137<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Now_%E2%80%94_Tailwinds_That_Wont_Wait\"><\/span><strong>Why Now \u2014 Tailwinds That Won&#8217;t Wait<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three forces at the same time. The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for 14 industries from mobile phones to food processing provides incentives of 4\u20136% on incremental manufacturing; PLI is a scheme that gives incentives to the manufacturer based on incremental manufacturing over a base level. Although your unit may not fit the requirement criteria of PLI, the scheme is attracting Tier 1 manufacturers to India, and Tier 2 &amp; Tier 3 suppliers are in great demand.<\/p>\n<p>Second: India&#8217;s per-capita income hit the \u20b91.7 lakh mark per year and the demand for packaged foods, personal care items and industrial consumables is growing faster than supply. Third, global buyers are looking for diversification from single sourcing and India is in the reckoning of every serious buyer now from Europe, the US and South East Asia.(Write a Business Plan for a Manufacturing Startup)<\/p>\n<p>On the upside, the conditions have really gotten better. There are some schemes you should be aware of before you start writing your business plan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prime Minister&#8217;s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP): Subsidy on project cost up to \u20b9 50 lakh for manufacturing, with an interest of 15-35%. Finance up to \u20b910 lakh without any collateral. Managed by KVIC and State agencies.<\/li>\n<li>MUDRA Tarun Loan: For MSMEs who have no collateral, they can avail loans up to \u20b910 lakh. Fastest disbursing credit window for first-time manufacturers.<\/li>\n<li>CGTMSE (Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for MSEs): No collateral, bank loans to \u20b95 crore \u2014 good for first generation entrepreneurs who don&#8217;t have property.<\/li>\n<li>Online registration for Udyam Registration: MSMEs will be able to avail benefits of priority sector lending, government procurement quotas, and fast statutory clearances through Udyam Registration online application.<\/li>\n<li>Market access support, IP protection fast-tracks and regulatory easing for registered startups in manufacturing \u2013 Make in India \/ Startup India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_Your_Manufacturing_Unit_%E2%80%94_Step_by_Step\"><\/span><strong>Setting Up Your Manufacturing Unit \u2014 Step by Step<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_%E2%80%94_Define_Your_Product_and_Validate_the_Market\"><\/span><strong>Step 1 \u2014 Define Your Product and Validate the Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do not skip this. Talk to 20 buyers before you purchase one machine. Your business plan should begin with evidence of demand, such as purchase orders, letters of intent or just at least documented conversations with distributors. This will be required by a bank loan officer. This will be requested by a MSME ministry official. Have it ready.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_%E2%80%94_Choose_Your_Location_Strategically\"><\/span><strong>Step 2 \u2014 Choose Your Location Strategically<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your logistics cost, availability of labor and power tariff are all determined by your location. For agro-processing, arrange in the vicinity of raw material aggregations \u2013 Vidarbha to soybean, Malwa to wheat, coastal Tamil Nadu for seafood. If you are in the precision engineering business, you have no dearth of skilled machinists in Rajkot and Coimbatore. MIDC, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) and Rajasthan Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (RIICO) offer plug and play sheds in the range of \u20b94,000 to \u20b912,000 per month, which is much less expensive than purchasing land at the beginning.(Write a Business Plan for a Manufacturing Startup<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_%E2%80%94_Capital_Investment_What_It_Really_Costs\"><\/span><strong>Step 3 \u2014 Capital Investment: What It Really Costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For a small and realistic manufacturing firm in India with an average production of 500-2000 units a day, depending on the product manufactured, the minimum investment required is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Land \/ shed: \u20b93\u201312 lakh per year on lease, or \u20b915\u201340 lakh outright for 1,000\u20132,500 sq ft<\/li>\n<li>One to three machines (Core Machines): \u20b98 \u2013 \u20b935 lakh based on the level of automation.<\/li>\n<li>Setting up of utility connection like power, water, compressed air: \u20b92\u20135 lakh<\/li>\n<li>Working capital for 90 days (raw material + wages + overheads): \u20b95-15 lakh<\/li>\n<li>Cost of Contingency and Pre-Operative expenses \u20b91-3 lakhs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Total capital requirement for a lean manufacturing unit in the sector is in the range of \u20b9 20 \u2013 60 lakh. For larger units (with revenues of \u20b91\u20135 crore), they require combined debt and equity of \u20b91\u20133 crore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_%E2%80%94_Raw_Material_Sourcing\"><\/span><strong>Step 4 \u2014 Raw Material Sourcing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Talk to your suppliers first, before taking out a loan. Indian raw material hubs by sector: steel from Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and Bhilai, plastics and polymers from Dahej (Gujarat), cotton yarn from Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu), chemicals from Vapi and Ankleshwar (Gujarat), wheat and rice from Punjab and Haryana for food processing. Your business plan&#8217;s margin assumptions are safeguarded by purchasing from reputable mandis or APMC markets that have reliable pricing mechanisms.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_%E2%80%94_Regulatory_Clearances\"><\/span><strong>Step 5 \u2014 Regulatory Clearances<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All manufacturing facilities require a baseline for compliance. Core registrations and approvals: <a href=\"https:\/\/udyamregistration.gov.in\">Udyam Registration (msme.gov.in)<\/a> \u2014 Free, Online, in 10 minutes. Factory License as per the Factories Act with 10+ workers powered. State Pollution Control Board NOC (Consent to establish, then consent to operate). GST Registration \u2014 It is compulsory after the turnover exceeds \u20b9 40 lakh. BIS certification in case of making standardised products. Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) license of food products. Permission to use fire in local NOC and building. The total amount of money is between \u20b940000 and \u20b91.5 lakh and the total clearance time is 3-6 months.(Write a Business Plan for a Manufacturing Startup)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_%E2%80%94_Team\"><\/span><strong>Step 6 \u2014 Team<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start lean. Generally, a unit having daily production capacity of 1000 units requires: 1 production supervisor (ITI \/ Diploma Engineering), 4 to 8 skilled\/semi-skilled workers, 1 quality check man, 1 admin-cum-accounts man. The average income in this range per month: \u20b91.8\u20133.5 lakh, based on the state and industry.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34650\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34650\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T220248.061.jpg\" alt=\"Write a Business Plan for a Manufacturing Startup in India\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T220248.061.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T220248.061-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T220248.061-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T220248.061-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T220248.061-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T220248.061-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T220248.061-920x1380.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Understanding machinery costs, factory setup and financial planning for manufacturing startups.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Article_Top_15_Small_Business_Ideas_with_Low_Investment_in_India\"><\/span>Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/low-investment-business-ideas\/\">Top 15 Small Business Ideas with Low Investment in India<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timeline_Registration_to_First_Production\"><\/span><strong>Timeline: Registration to First Production<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Month 1: Company Registration (LLP\/ Pvt Ltd), Udyam Registration, Bank Account<\/li>\n<li>Month 2-3: Location was decided, utility connections were applied, Pollution NOC was filed<\/li>\n<li>Month 3\u20134: Machinery ordered, civil modifications to shed<\/li>\n<li>Month 4\u20135: Machinery installation, trial runs, Factory License obtained<\/li>\n<li>Month 5\u20136: First commercial production, GST filing begins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_2_Investment_Breakdown_for_a_Mid-Scale_Manufacturing_Unit_%E2%82%B9_in_Lakhs\"><\/span><strong>Table 2: Investment Breakdown for a Mid-Scale Manufacturing Unit (\u20b9 in Lakhs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Investment Head<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Minimum (\u20b9 Lakh)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Moderate (\u20b9 Lakh)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Full Scale (\u20b9 Lakh)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Land \/ Shed (lease deposit + rent 12 months)<\/td>\n<td>3.00<\/td>\n<td>8.00<\/td>\n<td>20.00<\/td>\n<td>Own land eliminates this<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Core Machinery &amp; Equipment<\/td>\n<td>8.00<\/td>\n<td>20.00<\/td>\n<td>60.00<\/td>\n<td>Second-hand saves 30\u201340%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Utility Setup (power, water, compressed air)<\/td>\n<td>2.00<\/td>\n<td>4.00<\/td>\n<td>8.00<\/td>\n<td>State subsidy may apply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Working Capital (90-day raw material + wages)<\/td>\n<td>5.00<\/td>\n<td>14.00<\/td>\n<td>35.00<\/td>\n<td>CC limit from bank covers this<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pre-operative Expenses &amp; Licences<\/td>\n<td>1.00<\/td>\n<td>2.50<\/td>\n<td>5.00<\/td>\n<td>One-time cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Contingency (10%)<\/td>\n<td>1.90<\/td>\n<td>4.85<\/td>\n<td>12.80<\/td>\n<td>Always budget this<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TOTAL<\/td>\n<td>20.90<\/td>\n<td>53.35<\/td>\n<td>140.80<\/td>\n<td>Central estimate for planning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ENTREPRENEUR_SPOTLIGHT\"><\/span><strong>ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ramesh Waghmare from Pune, Maharashtra<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With an initial investment of \u20b928 lakh (including \u20b918 lakh obtained from CGTMSE), Ramesh established a precision sheet metal fabrication shop in the Bhosari MIDC corridor. In 14 months, his unit was delivering to two Tier-1 auto component companies. In the second full year, the revenue touched the milestone of \u20b91.2 crore. His key lesson:<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t wait until things are in order, go in with one anchor customer and then go in for the loan \u2013 the bank will talk differently to you.(Write a Business Plan for a Manufacturing Startup)<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Annual turnover of \u20b94.8 crore; 22 employees; supplied 6 OEM vendors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Snapshot_%E2%80%94_What_the_Numbers_Look_Like\"><\/span><strong>Financial Snapshot \u2014 What the Numbers Look Like<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The figures are based on an average size manufacturing unit of \u20b950-60 lakh. Product category: industrial\/agro-processing. Scale up and down for your sector.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Capital Expenditure: \u20b950-60 lakh (including machinery, utilities, pre-operative expenses and 90 days working capital margin).\\<\/li>\n<li>Monthly Operating Cost: \u20b94.5-7 lakh (raw material: 55-60%, wages: 15-18%, power &amp; utilities: 6-8%, overheads: rest)<\/li>\n<li>60% Capacity: \u20b98-11 lakh per month (Rev)<\/li>\n<li>Revenue at 100% Capacity: \u20b913\u201318 lakh per month<\/li>\n<li>Gross Margin: 38-48% (based on raw material procurement efficiency)<\/li>\n<li>Net Margin at Maturity: 16 to 22% when fully utilised<\/li>\n<li>First production estimated to be between 28 and 42 months; 70%+ capacity in Year 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are not best-case projections. They represent a realistic level of performance for well-managed units that obtain their raw materials from within their country and that distribute them to an established market. The poor working capital cycle (the most common failure point) can squeeze margins to 6\u20138%. Monitor Debtor Days on a weekly basis.(Write a Business Plan for a Manufacturing Startup)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access_Complete_Business_Plan_Project_Reports_Profiles\"><\/span>Access Complete Business Plan: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project\">Project Reports &amp; Profiles<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_3_Government_Schemes_for_Manufacturing_MSMEs_%E2%80%94_Eligibility_and_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Table 3: Government Schemes for Manufacturing MSMEs \u2014 Eligibility and Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scheme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Administered By<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Max Loan \/ Benefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Key Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>PMEGP<\/td>\n<td>KVIC \/ KVIB \/ DIC<\/td>\n<td>\u20b950 lakh (manuf.); 25\u201335% subsidy<\/td>\n<td>New unit; no prior bank default<\/td>\n<td>kviconline.gov.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MUDRA Tarun<\/td>\n<td>Scheduled banks \/ MFIs<\/td>\n<td>\u20b910 lakh; zero collateral<\/td>\n<td>Existing\/new micro enterprise<\/td>\n<td>Bank branch or Udyami Mitra portal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CGTMSE<\/td>\n<td>SIDBI + Govt of India<\/td>\n<td>Guarantee up to \u20b95 crore<\/td>\n<td>MSE registered; viable project<\/td>\n<td>Through lending bank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PLI Scheme<\/td>\n<td>Ministry-wise nodal dept.<\/td>\n<td>4\u20136% incentive on incr. sales<\/td>\n<td>Sector-specific; min. investment threshold<\/td>\n<td>investindia.gov.in\/pli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TReDS (invoice discounting)<\/td>\n<td>RBI-regulated platforms<\/td>\n<td>Immediate liquidity on invoices<\/td>\n<td>MSME supplier to large buyer<\/td>\n<td>M1xchange, Receivables Exchange<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CLCSS (tech upgrade)<\/td>\n<td>Ministry of MSME<\/td>\n<td>15% subsidy on loan up to \u20b91 crore<\/td>\n<td>Existing SSI\/MSME unit upgrading<\/td>\n<td>Through SIDBI\/scheduled banks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Get_a_Bankable_Feasibility_Report\"><\/span><strong>Where to Get a Bankable Feasibility Report<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\">niir.org<\/a> is one of the most extensive sources of techno-economic feasibility studies, project layout designs and detailed project reports in India that include more than 5,000 manufacturing categories that can be presented to bankers or SIDBI. The machine specifications, raw material sourcing guide, regulatory compliance checklist and financial projections are all presented for bank submission in NPCS reports. NPCS also provides end-to-end project consultancy for first-time founders who don&#8217;t have in-house technical expertise in creating these documents. They are also regularly included in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\">entrepreneurindia.co<\/a>, an in-depth coverage of Indian MSME manufacturing. This is a useful and time-saving beginning if, for the first time, you are writing a business plan and want a template you can use that has another industry financial model validated.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"193\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_your_budget_into_a_successful_business_plan\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\"><strong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"193\">Turn your budget into a successful business plan<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Next_Step_%E2%80%94_And_It_Is_Not_What_You_Think\"><\/span><strong>The Next Step \u2014 And It Is Not What You Think<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stop researching. Start writing. The worst thing first generation manufacturing entrepreneurs do is conduct market research for 6 months, but do not spend any time on a draft business plan. You will learn more about your own business model than you will in six months of reading industry reports through a 20 page, rough, number-heavy, honest draft.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the action item this week: Grab the financial snapshot under section 5, input the real raw material cost of your product and your proposed selling price, and calculate the margin. If it\u2019s above 18% (at maximum capacity), then it\u2019s worth a business to build. If it\u2019s below 12%, you need to rethink your product-market fit before you ask for even 1 rupee from someone.(Write a Business Plan for a Manufacturing Startup)<\/p>\n<p>Do Your Udyam Registration Then &#8211; before you go near any Bank &#8211; do your Udyam Registration at udyamregistration.gov.in (it\u2019s absolutely free and can be completed in 10 mins.). It\u2019s a starting point for every scheme, priority loans, every government tender preference.<\/p>\n<p><iframe  id=\"_ytid_13991\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BuoIe5w0AC4?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_How_much_money_do_I_need_to_start_a_small_manufacturing_unit_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Q1. How much money do I need to start a small manufacturing unit in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The initial investment in setting up a lean manufacturing unit could be around 20-30 lakh, including land\/ shed lease, core machinery, and 3 months\u2019 working capital. Small units aiming for 1-5 crore turnover will need around 50-150 lakh for the project cost. Try to take a CGTMSE-backed loan and lower the equity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_licences_do_I_need_before_starting_production\"><\/span><strong>Q2. What licences do I need before starting production?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Compulsory baseline includes: Udyam Registration (udyamregistration.gov.in), GST Registration (If turnover is more than 40 Lakh), and State pollution control board consent to operate. Factory License is required if you employ 10+ workers using power. BIS certification applies for goods covered under mandatory Quality Control Orders. FSSAI license applies to food manufacturing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Where_can_I_source_raw_materials_reliably_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Q3. Where can I source raw materials reliably in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Source as close to the production cluster as possible. Steel: Raipur and Bhilai. Plastics and polymers: Dahej and Surat (Gujarat). Cotton: Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu). Chemicals: Vapi and Ankleshwar (Gujarat). Agri raw materials: buy directly from the APMC mandis of states which are producing it-Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, among others-prices are available and ascertainable by anyone. Transparent buy price &#8211; important for your business plan credibility.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_are_realistic_profit_margins_in_Indian_manufacturing\"><\/span><strong>Q4. What are realistic profit margins in Indian manufacturing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For a well-run mid-scale manufacturing unit, gross margins of 38-48% are achievable. Net margins at mature capacity utilisation (above 75%) typically settle at 16-22%. Poorly managed units &#8211; especially those with high debtor days or raw material stockouts &#8211; see net margins compress to 6-8%. The margin range varies significantly by sector: food processing tends toward 10-15% net; precision engineering 18-26%; specialty chemicals 22-30%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Which_government_schemes_offer_the_most_practical_support_for_new_manufacturers\"><\/span><strong>Q5. Which government schemes offer the most practical support for new manufacturers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For First time founders: &#8211; PMEGP ( <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kviconline.gov.in\">via kviconline.gov.in<\/a> ) subsidies of 25-35% on project cost for value up to 50 Lakhs &#8211; CGTMSE takes away the collateral hurdle of bank loans for loans up to 5 Cr &#8211; MUDRA Tarun Scheme provides loan up to 10 Lakhs at Zero Collateral &#8211; For units currently running production &amp; ready to scale: CLCSS scheme provides 15% subsidy on loan taken for technology up-gradation. The common requirement for most schemes is Udyam Registration.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_Can_NPCS_help_me_build_a_bankable_project_report\"><\/span><strong>Q6. Can NPCS help me build a bankable project report?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\">Niir Project Consultancy Services website niir.org <\/a>have detailed project reports of about 5000+ manufacturing categories including plant layout, machinery and equipment\u2019s details, raw material requirements, techno economic feasibility, investment capital, profit estimates, balance sheet, Government of India approvals and also gives complete guidelines to be followed as required by a bank or for MSME. For founders who need a validated, investor-ready feasibility study without building one from scratch, NPCS is a time-efficient and cost-effective resource. Reports are also available through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\">entrepreneurindia.co<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Data_Sources_Citations\"><\/span><strong>Key Data Sources &amp; Citations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mospi.gov.in\">Ministry of Statistics &amp; Programme Implementation (MoSPI) \u2014 mospi.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cii.in\">Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) \u2014 cii.in<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kviconline.gov.in\">KVIC Online (PMEGP Applications) \u2014 kviconline.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/udyamregistration.gov.in\">Udyam Registration Portal (MSME) \u2014 udyamregistration.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\">NIIR Project Consultancy Services \u2014 niir.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\">Entrepreneur India \u2014 entrepreneurindia.co<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Write a Business Plan for a Manufacturing Startup The Number That Should Stop You Cold Seventy-two percent. 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