{"id":34827,"date":"2026-07-01T11:00:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T05:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/?p=34827"},"modified":"2026-07-24T15:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T10:21:23","slug":"surgical-face-mask-n95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/","title":{"rendered":"Surgical Face Mask and N95 Respirator Manufacturing Business in India: PLI Scheme, BIS Certification and Setup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India&#8217;s COVID-19 response shifted the nation from being a 95 percent face mask importer to the world&#8217;s second largest face mask manufacturer in a span of just one year; and the structural need for protection with surgical and N95 masks is not abating, as hospital infection control protocols, OT standards and renewed healthcare awareness has created a permanent market in India with over Rs 2,000 crore worth of demand.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 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Face Mask<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Industry_Analysis_Growth_Drivers_and_Demand_Outlook\" >Industry Analysis: Growth Drivers and Demand Outlook<\/a><\/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\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#India_Face_Mask_Market_Snapshot\" >India Face Mask Market Snapshot<\/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\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#How_to_Start_Step-by-Step_Guide_for_Entrepreneurs\" >How to Start: Step-by-Step Guide for Entrepreneurs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Step_1_Product_Selection_3-Ply_Mask_or_N95_Respirator\" >Step 1: Product Selection: 3-Ply Mask or N95 Respirator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Read_the_Complete_Book_Here_Handbook_on_Medical_and_Surgical_Disposable_Products\" >Read the Complete Book Here: Handbook on Medical and Surgical Disposable Products<\/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\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Step_2_BIS_Certification_and_CDSCO_Registration\" >Step 2: BIS Certification and CDSCO Registration<\/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\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Step_3_Machinery_Mask_Machine_and_Nonwoven_Line\" >Step 3: Machinery: Mask Machine and Nonwoven Line<\/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\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Step_4_Raw_Material_Sourcing_Melt_blown_Nonwoven\" >Step 4: Raw Material Sourcing: Melt blown Nonwoven<\/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\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Step_5_BFE_Testing_Sales_Channels_and_PLI_Application\" >Step 5: BFE Testing, Sales Channels, and PLI Application<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Investment_Breakdown_for_Surgical_3-Ply_Mask_Unit\" >Investment Breakdown for Surgical 3-Ply Mask Unit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Financial_Projections_and_Profitability\" >Financial Projections and Profitability<\/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\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Government_Schemes_and_Incentives_for_Medical_Manufacturers\" >Government Schemes and Incentives for Medical Manufacturers<\/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\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Entrepreneur_Spotlight\" >Entrepreneur Spotlight<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Related_Article_Start_a_Surgical_Cotton_Unit_Key_Raw_Materials_You_Must_Source\" >Related Article: Start a Surgical Cotton Unit: Key Raw Materials You Must Source<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#How_NPCS_Supports_Your_Business_Launch\" >How NPCS Supports Your Business Launch<\/a><\/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\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Key_Reference_Links_and_Further_Reading\" >Key Reference Links and Further Reading<\/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\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Q_Surgical_Face_Mask_manufacturing_in_India_needs_BIS_certification\" >Q: Surgical Face Mask manufacturing in India needs BIS certification.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Q_What_is_Meltblown_Nonwoven_Where_to_get_it_in_India\" >Q: What is Meltblown Nonwoven &amp; Where to get it in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Q_One_automatic_machine_can_make_10000_masks_a_day\" >Q: One automatic machine can make 10,000 masks a day.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Q_How_many_masks_can_one_automatic_machine_produce_per_day\" >Q: How many masks can one automatic machine produce per day?<\/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\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Q_The_primary_export_markets_of_Indian_face_masks_are_Europe_and_America\" >Q: The primary export markets of Indian face masks are Europe and America.<\/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\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Q_Are_you_able_to_manufacture_both_3-ply_masks_and_N95_respirators_in_the_same_plant\" >Q: Are you able to manufacture both 3-ply masks and N95 respirators in the same plant?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/surgical-face-mask-n95\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Opportunity_Why_This_Business_Cannot_Be_Ignored\"><\/span><strong>Market Opportunity: Why This Business Cannot Be Ignored<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prior to COVID, the manufacturing capacity for face-masks was negligible in India and the demand for 95 percent of masks came from China, Taiwan and South Korea. The Ministry of Textiles introduced the PLI Scheme for Medical Textiles with an outlay of \u20b91,480 crore specifically to tackle this vulnerability, and the scheme includes product categories such as face masks, PPE coveralls, and surgical drapes. A policy-driven, time-bound incentive can make the current market entry very appealing for manufacturers able to enjoy the PLI benefits.<\/p>\n<p>The market has now stabilised, and demand is expected to settle at 3\u20135 times the 2019 level, benefiting a large number of domestic manufacturers. In India, there is quality differentiation in the form of BIS certification for medical use, with IS:16289 (3-ply surgical mask) and IS:9473 (N95 respirator) premium pricing for the truly serious manufacturers over commodity manufacturers that are unable to meet BIS testing criteria.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"231\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Detailed_Project_Report_DPR_Production_of_Disposable_Surgical_and_Medical_Face_Mask\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"231\">Get Detailed Project Report (DPR): <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project-reports\/profile\/3185\/production-disposable-surgical-medical-face-mask.html\">Production of Disposable Surgical and Medical Face Mask<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry_Analysis_Growth_Drivers_and_Demand_Outlook\"><\/span><strong>Industry Analysis: Growth Drivers and Demand Outlook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Industry reports estimate that India\u2019s domestic surgical and N95 face mask market is currently worth Rs 2,000\u20132,500 crore, and analysts expect it to grow at a CAGR of 10\u201312 percent. The Health Committee annual survey by FICCI has found that the NABH infection control protocol standardisation and OT compliance requirements are the leading institutional drivers for sustained mask demand growth for India&#8217;s growing network of accredited hospitals. In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\/advice-for-public\/when-and-how-to-use-masks\">face mask use in healthcare settings (WHO advisory)<\/a>, global protocols are established for the use of surgical masks and N95 respirators in clinical settings and continue to influence hospital systems around the world in their procurement criteria and quality standards.<\/p>\n<p>Export markets in the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe provide additional sources for revenue diversification. FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisations) assists Indian mask manufacturers in connecting with buyers in hospital supply trade fairs and Arab Health (Dubai) trade fairs in Africa. Usually, the margin in the export market is 20-30 percent higher than the domestic tender market, and manufacturers certified as EN 14683 or EN 149 will be able to enter the EU hospital procurement market directly. Indian manufacturers of face masks that are certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) can reach out to procurement buyers from hospitals across Gulf and Africa countries via <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmexcil.com\">Pharmexcil <\/a>(Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council) which arranges trade delegations to Arab Health Dubai and Africa Health exhibitions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Face_Mask_Market_Snapshot\"><\/span><strong>India Face Mask Market Snapshot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Segment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Market Detail<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Surgical 3-Ply Mask Market<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,200 crore+ post-COVID baseline<\/td>\n<td>Healthcare and institutional buyers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>N95 or FFP2 Respirator Market<\/td>\n<td>Rs 800 crore+<\/td>\n<td>Healthcare and industrial use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Growth (CAGR)<\/td>\n<td>10-12% per year<\/td>\n<td>Institutionalised healthcare demand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BIS Standard (3-ply surgical mask)<\/td>\n<td>IS:16289:2014<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory BIS certification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>N95 Standard India<\/td>\n<td>IS:9473 (Respiratory Protective Devices)<\/td>\n<td>For N95 class respirators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PLI Scheme Status<\/td>\n<td>Medical Textiles PLI (Rs 1,480 crore outlay)<\/td>\n<td>Eligible product category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Key Export Markets<\/td>\n<td>Middle East, Africa, EU, ASEAN<\/td>\n<td>Strong global demand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_Step-by-Step_Guide_for_Entrepreneurs\"><\/span><strong>How to Start: Step-by-Step Guide for Entrepreneurs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Product_Selection_3-Ply_Mask_or_N95_Respirator\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Product Selection: 3-Ply Mask or N95 Respirator<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Three-ply surgical masks consist of outer layer of PP spunbonded, BFE99 filter layer and soft inner layer, which is a lower-investment process with ultrasonic welding.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ce4f2d03-3892-4796-a29a-bf3ba47a120e\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"263\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">N95 respirator design requires manufacturers to make them in cup-shaped or flat-fold forms, incorporate multiple electrostatically charged melt-blown layers, use higher-quality raw materials, and comply with BIS IS:9473 or EN 149 particulate filtration standards. The new face mask and N95 respirator units are required to obtain registration on <a href=\"https:\/\/udyamregistration.gov.in\">Udyam MSME Registration Portal<\/a> to avail PMEGP capital subsidy, CGTMSE collateral-free loan and TUFS interest subsidy on investments in textile machinery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_the_Complete_Book_Here_Handbook_on_Medical_and_Surgical_Disposable_Products\"><\/span>Read the Complete Book Here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/handbook-on-medical-surgical-disposable-products-blood-bags-plastic-gloves-i-v-cannula-infusion-set-gowns-masks-catheter-cotton-bandage-surgical-wear-syringes\/isbn-9789381039281\/zb,,18b69,a,0,0,a\/index.html\">Handbook on Medical and Surgical Disposable Products<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_BIS_Certification_and_CDSCO_Registration\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: BIS Certification and CDSCO Registration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>BIS IS:16289 is an Indian Standard issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) that certifies surgical face masks for use in the medical field. BIS IS:9473 is applicable to N95 masks. Apply for product certification to BIS and register your manufacturing unit under Medical Devices Rules 2017 with State Licensing Authority at the same time. Appropriate documentation both from BIS and CDSCO should be done prior to the start of commercial production.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Machinery_Mask_Machine_and_Nonwoven_Line\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Machinery: Mask Machine and Nonwoven Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are three layers of nonwoven unwinding station, nose wire insertion unit, ultrasonic welding machine, die cutting unit, ear loop welding station and output packaging line. The fully automated mask-making machine can produce 80-120 masks per minute. The production of N95 mask necessitates a cup-forming machine and an electret charge processing machine for the melt blown fabric.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34829\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34829\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34829\" src=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-2026-07-01T095346.339.jpg\" alt=\"Surgical Mask &amp; N95 Manufacturing Business in India | PLI Guide\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-2026-07-01T095346.339.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-2026-07-01T095346.339-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-2026-07-01T095346.339-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-2026-07-01T095346.339-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-2026-07-01T095346.339-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-2026-07-01T095346.339-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-2026-07-01T095346.339-920x1380.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Healthcare professionals using surgical masks for infection control in hospitals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Raw_Material_Sourcing_Melt_blown_Nonwoven\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Raw Material Sourcing: Melt blown Nonwoven<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The critical raw materials used are melt blown nonwoven (BFE99 grade) as the filtration layer. Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, India now has several domestic melt blown fabric manufacturers in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Domestic supply of PP spunbonded fabric, nose wire, earloop elastic and individual packaging in polybag are available at competitive price.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_BFE_Testing_Sales_Channels_and_PLI_Application\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: BFE Testing, Sales Channels, and PLI Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Perform Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) (Minimum 95% for Type IIR surgical mask), Differential pressure, Splash resistance and Flammability test on all production batch as per IS:16289. Sign up on GeM for Government hospital procurement. If your unit is eligible, please apply for the benefit of PLI (Medical Textiles) from the Ministry of Textiles. To export, register on FIEO and learn about the buyer networks in the Gulf, Africa and Europe. The Ministry of Textiles provides eligibility criteria, investment levels, and production incentive lists through the PLI Medical Textiles scheme portal, and it updates the portal regularly with approved product category lists and application deadlines for face mask manufacturers. \u00a0Get an Import Export Code and apply for RoDTEP benefits on the <a href=\"https:\/\/dgft.gov.in\">DGFT export promotion and RoDTEP portal<\/a> before making your export shipments to hospital and pharmacy buyers in the Gulf, African countries and Europe for BIS certified masks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investment_Breakdown_for_Surgical_3-Ply_Mask_Unit\"><\/span><strong>Investment Breakdown for Surgical 3-Ply Mask Unit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cost Item<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Estimated Amount (INR)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Automatic 3-ply mask machine (80-120 pcs\/min)<\/td>\n<td>Rs 15 &#8211; 30 lakhs<\/td>\n<td>Core production equipment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Earloop welding machine (if separate)<\/td>\n<td>Rs 3 &#8211; 6 lakhs<\/td>\n<td>Or integrated in main machine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Industrial production space (2,000 sq ft)<\/td>\n<td>Rs 5 &#8211; 10 lakhs per year<\/td>\n<td>Lease in industrial estate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Raw material stock (1 month)<\/td>\n<td>Rs 8 &#8211; 15 lakhs<\/td>\n<td>Meltblown BFE99, spunbond, earloop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BIS IS:16289 certification and lab testing<\/td>\n<td>Rs 3 &#8211; 5 lakhs<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory product certification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Packaging and labelling equipment<\/td>\n<td>Rs 3 &#8211; 5 lakhs<\/td>\n<td>Poly packing and box packing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>QC lab (BFE test kit, pressure gauge)<\/td>\n<td>Rs 2 &#8211; 4 lakhs<\/td>\n<td>In-house batch testing setup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Working capital (3 months)<\/td>\n<td>Rs 8 &#8211; 15 lakhs<\/td>\n<td>Salaries and utilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TOTAL PROJECT COST (3-ply)<\/td>\n<td>Rs 47 &#8211; 90 lakhs<\/td>\n<td>Add Rs 1-3Cr for N95 line<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_your_budget_into_a_successful_business_plan\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\">Turn your budget into a successful business plan<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Projections_and_Profitability\"><\/span><strong>Financial Projections and Profitability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The total annual revenue of a 3ply surgical mask unit, operating 2 shifts with one automatic machine (capacity 120,000 masks per day) is Rs 2.5-4 crore, based on institutional pricing. Medical textiles have a net margin of 15-22 per cent after raw material, power, labour costs and pay back period of 1.5-2.5 years, which is one of the lowest in the <a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/medical-disposables-manufacturing\/\">medical disposables segment<\/a>, according to the report of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers produce N95 respirators to earn higher per-unit revenue of Rs 25\u201380 per mask, depending on certification and export channels, and to gain export premium benefits. India&#8217;s healthcare sector export market has been expanding at 15+ percent rate, year-on-year, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibef.org\/industry\/medical-devices\">IBEF&#8217;s report <\/a>on the sector, and face masks and PPE are the fastest growing export segment since 2020. The IBEF Healthcare Sector Report shows that the medical textile export market is expanding at 15+ percent per year in India and face masks and PPE are the fastest-growing export segment since 2020.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Schemes_and_Incentives_for_Medical_Manufacturers\"><\/span><strong>Government Schemes and Incentives for Medical Manufacturers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Government Scheme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Key Benefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>PLI &#8211; Medical Textiles<\/td>\n<td>Production-linked incentive for masks, PPE, and medical nonwoven<\/td>\n<td>Eligible medical textile manufacturers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PMEGP (KVIC)<\/td>\n<td>25-35% capital subsidy for micro and small units<\/td>\n<td>New manufacturing units<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CGTMSE (SIDBI)<\/td>\n<td>Collateral-free MSME loan up to Rs 5 crore<\/td>\n<td>MSME manufacturers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TUFS (Technology Upgradation Fund)<\/td>\n<td>Interest subsidy on textile machinery investment<\/td>\n<td>Textile and nonwoven manufacturers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State MSME Capital Subsidy<\/td>\n<td>15-25% subsidy on plant and machinery<\/td>\n<td>State-notified MSMEs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>RoDTEP Scheme<\/td>\n<td>Duty refund on export of eligible goods<\/td>\n<td>Registered exporters<\/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>Kiran Mehta | Surat, Gujarat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kiran Mehta, a textile machinery family from Surat, converted excess PP nonwoven and converted heat sealing lines to make 3-ply surgical mask production in April 2020. In just 60 days he was making 2 lakhs masks per day and was providing GMSC (Gujarat Medical Services Corporation) during the peak of the pandemic for emergency procurement.<\/p>\n<p>Kiran then invested Rs 65 lakh in dedicated automatic mask machines, got BIS IS:16289 certificate for the machines and now manufactures 1.5 million masks per month for government hospitals, corporate PPE kit assemblers and a Saudi Arabia pharmacy chain distributor. He earns Rs 3.2 crore per year and has good export orders.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Article_Start_a_Surgical_Cotton_Unit_Key_Raw_Materials_You_Must_Source\"><\/span>Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/start-a-surgical-cotton-unit\/\">Start a Surgical Cotton Unit: Key Raw Materials You Must Source<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_NPCS_Supports_Your_Business_Launch\"><\/span><strong>How NPCS Supports Your Business Launch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over the last 45 years, NIIR Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) have developed more than 8,000 Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) in various industrial segments including medical devices, hospital disposables. NPCS DPR constitutes Plant Layout, Machinery Specification with Contacts of Suppliers, Raw Material Sourcing, CDSCO Plant Licensing Pathway, Bank Ready Investment Analysis and Financial Projections for Surgical Face mask and N95 Respirators manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>All entrepreneurs who commission a NPCS DPR will get instructions on government schemes, export registration and quality certification roadmap as per the scale and state. For more information on projects in this sector, check out project reports at niir.org and entrepreneur India magazine for sector case studies and investment analysis at entrepreneurindia.co.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Reference_Links_and_Further_Reading\"><\/span><strong>Key Reference Links and Further Reading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bureau of Indian Standards &#8211; IS:16289 and IS:9473: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bis.gov.in\"><strong>https:\/\/www.bis.gov.in<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FIEO &#8211; Federation of Indian Export Organisations: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fieo.org\"><strong>https:\/\/www.fieo.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CII &#8211; Confederation of Indian Industry: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cii.in\"><strong>https:\/\/www.cii.in<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>IBEF &#8211; India Brand Equity Foundation: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibef.org\"><strong>https:\/\/www.ibef.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe  id=\"_ytid_44460\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rlF9LrTbjpU?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=\"Q_Surgical_Face_Mask_manufacturing_in_India_needs_BIS_certification\"><\/span><strong>Q: Surgical Face Mask manufacturing in India needs BIS certification.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Surgical 3 ply face mask should be BIS certified according to IS: 16289:2014. That requires testing of bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE at least 95% for Type IIR), differential pressure, splash resistance and flammability. N95 respirators have to be certified by BIS as per IS:9473. India does not allow the sale of masks for medical use or their procurement by government hospitals unless they have BIS certification.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Meltblown_Nonwoven_Where_to_get_it_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is Meltblown Nonwoven &amp; Where to get it in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: Meltblown nonwoven (MBF) is a microfiber PP fabric used for the core of surgical masks and N95 mask filters. BFE99 grade is required for IS:16289 compliance. There are a number of domestic manufacturers also including Berry India, AVGOL India, Fibertex India and some of the nonwoven manufacturers from Surat who have invested in the meltblown capacity during Covid. You can also import it from Taiwan and China.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_One_automatic_machine_can_make_10000_masks_a_day\"><\/span><strong>Q: One automatic machine can make 10,000 masks a day.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A standard automatic 3ply surgical mask machine can create 80-120 masks per minute, which is equivalent to 50,000-75,000 masks per 8-hour shift or 1.5-2.25 million marks per month per machine. The government can participate in government tender and fulfil export orders without committing much capital with a combination of two machines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_many_masks_can_one_automatic_machine_produce_per_day\"><\/span><strong>Q: How many masks can one automatic machine produce per day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The PLI scheme for Medical Textiles announced by the ministry of textiles has an outlay of Rs 1,480 crore and includes the technical textiles like face mask, PPE coveralls and surgical drapes. Qualifying manufacturers receive financial incentives based on their incremental sales over a base amount. For the latest eligibility details and application process please visit texmin.nic.in.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_The_primary_export_markets_of_Indian_face_masks_are_Europe_and_America\"><\/span><strong>Q: The primary export markets of Indian face masks are Europe and America.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0af930cc-8e98-40da-a6bd-7e1be1cf626a\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"231\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">India exports masks to the Middle East, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar; to Africa, including Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa; to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines; and to Europe. For EU export, ensure that surgical masks comply with <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"66\">EN 14683<\/strong> standards or that N95\/FFP2 respirators comply with <strong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"128\">EN 149<\/strong> standards. Exporters to the United States must obtain NIOSH approval for N95 respirators or comply with ASTM F2100 standards for surgical masks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Are_you_able_to_manufacture_both_3-ply_masks_and_N95_respirators_in_the_same_plant\"><\/span><strong>Q: Are you able to manufacture both 3-ply masks and N95 respirators in the same plant?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: Yes. Many Indian manufacturers produce in the same plant but have different production lines. The meltblown nonwoven raw material is common to both products. The production of both segments enables revenue diversification, economical raw material procurement and higher utilization of factory capacity based on common infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surgical face mask and N95 respirator manufacturing is one of the most approachable entry points for the medical device manufacturing sector in India as PLI incentives and export demand in 80+ countries and BIS certification are the main quality credentials. The Ministry of Textiles&#8217; PLI Scheme for Medical Textiles is still in force, and the production-linked financial incentives make investment in manufacturing even more appealing for qualified manufacturers that are new to the market today.<\/p>\n<p>Get a Detailed Project Report (DPR) from NPCS. It helps you plan your machinery layout, BIS IS:16289 and IS:9473 certification timelines, raw material sourcing strategy, and PLI application eligibility. 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