What is a atta chakki project report?
An atta chakki project report is a detailed project report (DPR) for a unit that cleans wheat, grinds it on stone chakki mills and packs the wholemeal atta. It sets out the process, machinery, wheat requirement, project cost, loan structure, five-year projections, DSCR and break-even a lender needs.
Promoters use it to size the mill and apply for a loan or PMEGP; bankers use it to judge whether thin flour margins can repay.
Also known as: atta chakki business plan, chakki atta plant project report, flour mill project report, wheat flour mill DPR.
What a bank checks in an atta chakki project report
An atta mill turns a cheap staple into another cheap staple, so lenders look hard at the few numbers that decide the margin. These are the values in our sample report and why each one matters.
Wheat eats most of every rupee of sales. A report showing a much lower share is usually using retail atta prices or old wheat rates.
The rest is multigrain blend ingredients. A rise in the wheat price moves profit more than any other cost, so the report should test it.
Mills that buy a season's wheat at harvest need a far larger cash credit limit. The stocking plan must match the limit you ask for.
The debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) compares cash earned with loan instalments due. Banks look at the weakest year, not just the average of 2.13.
Values are the assumptions in our illustrative sample. Your report uses figures for your capacity, wheat source and market.
Atta chakki manufacturing plant cost in India
Cost depends on daily output, the number of chakkis and whether you own the land. A small unit grinds and packs for nearby shops; the sample report models a mill large enough to supply a regional brand.
Small unit
₹15–50 lakh
About 1–3 MT per day, 1–2 stone chakkis
- Machinery₹8–25 lakh
- Rented shed and fit-out₹3–10 lakh
- Working capital margin₹4–15 lakh
Fits PMEGP or PMFME, subject to limits
Mid-size unit
₹1–2 crore
About 5–10 MT per day, full cleaning section
- Machinery₹50–90 lakh
- Shed and civil works₹35–75 lakh
- Working capital margin₹15–35 lakh
MSME term loan, often with CGTMSE cover
Regional brand mill
₹329 lakh
18 MT per day, 5,400 MT per year
- Plant and machinery₹128.39 lakh
- Land and building₹137.74 lakh
- Working capital margin₹29.22 lakh
Term loan ₹246.70 lakh (75%), promoter ₹82.23 lakh
Small and mid-size ranges are indicative and exclude land. Costs vary with location, automation and the make of chakki.
Is an atta chakki profitable? The sample plant economics
The sample report models an 18 MT per day mill running 300 days a year, starting at 60% of capacity and reaching 80% in Year 5. Atta is priced at ₹30,900 per MT ex-factory, before GST.
| Land and site development | 36.22 |
|---|---|
| Building and civil works | 101.52 |
| Plant and machinery | 128.39 |
| Other fixed assets | 14.77 |
| Contingencies | 11.50 |
| Preliminary and pre-operative | 7.31 |
| Working capital margin | 29.22 |
| Total | 328.93 |
| Promoter's contribution (25%) | 82.23 |
|---|---|
| Term loan from bank (75%) | 246.70 |
| Cash credit limit (separate) | 87.67 |
| Total project cost | 328.93 |
Term loan at 10.5% with a 6-month moratorium and 54 monthly instalments. Net margin rises from 5.9% in Year 1 to 9.7% in Year 5. All figures are illustrative.
Atta chakki manufacturing process
Chakki atta is whole wheat ground between stones, which gives the coarse texture and slight roasted taste buyers expect in roti. Roller mills make finer flour faster, but atta sold as chakki atta is usually stone-ground.
- Pre-cleaning
A separator removes straw and mud lumps, a destoner removes stones, an aspirator lifts dust and light husk, and a magnet pulls out iron pieces.
- Conditioning
A dampening screw adds a measured amount of water and the wheat rests in tempering bins, so the bran toughens and the grain grinds evenly.
- Stone grinding
Chakki mills grind the whole grain in one pass; the gap between the stones and the feed rate set how fine the atta is.
- Sifting
A plansifter removes coarse bran and oversize particles. Under FSSAI rules at least 98% of atta by mass must pass a 500 micron sieve.
- Cooling and blending
Atta leaves the stones warm and is cooled before packing so it does not sweat and form lumps; multigrain variants are blended here.
- Testing and packing
Each lot is checked for moisture, gluten and ash, then packed in 1 kg to 50 kg bags with FSSAI and Legal Metrology label details.
Wheat and raw materials for chakki atta
Wheat quality decides atta quality: the variety, its gluten and its moisture shape colour, water absorption and how soft the roti stays. Mills buy most heavily after the rabi harvest, when arrivals are high, and test every lot for moisture, stones and insect damage before unloading.
| Raw material | Share of cost | Year 3 (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 96% | 787.04 |
| Multigrain blend ingredients | 4% | 32.79 |
| Total | 100% | 819.83 |
Packing material is costed separately in the sample at 2.4% of sales. Multigrain ingredients apply only if you sell blends.
Atta chakki plant machinery and its cost
The stone chakkis are the heart of the plant and its largest machinery cost. Their stones wear and need dressing at intervals, so ask suppliers about stone life and spares before you buy.
| Machine | What it does | Sample cost (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-cleaning section | Separator, destoner and aspirator clean the wheat | 23.11 |
| Dampening and tempering bins | Add water and rest the wheat before grinding | 11.55 |
| Chakki mills | Grind whole wheat between stones | 43.65 |
| Plansifter | Sifts atta to size and separates bran | 15.41 |
| Bucket elevators and conveyors | Move grain and atta between stages | 12.84 |
| Automatic packing machine | Weighs, fills and seals bags | 12.84 |
| Electrical panels and dust collection | Power control and flour dust capture | 8.99 |
| Total plant and machinery | 128.39 | |
Costs are the sample report's estimates for an 18 MT per day line. Get current quotations before you finalise.
Licences and quality standards for an atta chakki
Packed atta is a regulated food, so the approvals list is longer than for a village grinding chakki. As of October 2026 these are the main ones.
| Food licence | FSSAI state licence; FSSAI places all grain, cereal and pulse milling units under state licensing, whatever their capacity |
|---|---|
| Atta standard | FSSAI limits: moisture up to 14%; on a dry basis, total ash up to 2% and gluten at least 6%; uric acid up to 100 mg/kg |
| Packing and labels | Registration as a packer under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, with net quantity and price declared on each pack |
| Business and GST | Udyam and GST registration; pre-packaged and labelled wheat flour (HSN 1101) is in the 5% GST schedule |
| Pollution board consent | Consent from the State Pollution Control Board; dry-process flour mills are a Green category industry in state lists such as Punjab's |
| Factory and power | Factory licence where worker thresholds apply, and an industrial power connection sanctioned for the chakki load |
PMEGP, PMFME and bank loans for an atta chakki
PMEGP
Manufacturing projects up to ₹50 lakhMargin-money subsidy of 15–35% of project cost, depending on category and area. Suits a first chakki unit.
PMFME
35% subsidy, up to ₹10 lakhCredit-linked subsidy for micro food processing units; you bring at least 10% of project cost and the bank funds the rest.
MSME term loan with CGTMSE
Guarantee cover up to ₹10 croreFor mid-size and larger mills; the guarantee lets eligible micro and small units borrow without collateral.
Mudra loans go up to ₹20 lakh for very small units. Scheme terms change, so confirm them with the bank or scheme portal before applying.
Mistakes that weaken an atta chakki project report
- Taking one kilo of wheat as one kilo of atta
Stones, dust and screenings are lost in cleaning and some bran is sifted out. Sales must be worked out on saleable atta, not on wheat bought.
- Pricing at MRP
Distributors and retailers take their margin out of the printed price. Revenue must use the ex-factory rate, or DSCR comes out too high.
- A stocking plan the loan cannot fund
Buying a season's wheat at harvest saves money only if the cash credit limit covers that stock and the storage keeps it dry and free of insects.
- Ignoring shelf life
Wholemeal atta keeps the bran and germ, so it stays fresh for a few months at most; CFTRI gives about 2–3 months for its multigrain atta. Plan output against real orders to avoid returns.
How NPCS helps you prepare a project report on atta chakki
- Capacity and product mixChoose daily output, pack sizes and plain or multigrain atta to suit your market.
- Chakki and cleaning lineCompare stone chakki, sifting and cleaning machines and collect quotations.
- Bank-ready project reportProjections, DSCR and a wheat stocking plan matched to the cash credit limit.
- Approvals and layoutFSSAI, Legal Metrology and pollution consent list for your state, with a plant layout.
NPCS has prepared project reports for grain milling units since 1994. Its client list records 58 assignments in grain, pulse and rice milling, for entrepreneurs, banks and companies in India and abroad.
What's inside the atta chakki sample report
- Introduction
- Uses and applications
- Market potential
- Manufacturing process
- Raw materials
- Plant and machinery
- Land, building and utilities
- Manpower
- Licences and approvals
- Project cost and means of finance
- Working capital
- Projected profitability
- Cash flow statement
- Projected balance sheet
- Depreciation
- Term loan repayment
- Debt service coverage
- Break-even analysis
- Financial ratios
- Key assumptions
- Conclusion
- Monthly loan repayment schedule
18 pages, five-year projections, illustrative figures.
Open sample reportFree sample or a report for your project?
| What you get | Free sample | NPCS report for your project |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity and location | Typical unit | Your capacity, site and state |
| Figures | Illustrative | Built on current prices and quotations |
| Machinery suppliers and quotations | No | Yes |
| Market survey for your region | No | Yes |
| Bank or scheme format (PMEGP, term loan) | No | Yes |
| Use for a loan application | No | Yes |
Real NPCS atta chakki project reports
These are atta chakki project reports NPCS has prepared, with the plant capacity, total capital investment, rate of return and break-even worked out in each. Costs have moved since some were written, so we bring any of them up to date for your capacity and location.
| Project report | Plant capacity | Total investment | Rate of return | Break-even | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atta Chakki | 4500 MT/Annum Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) | ₹2.45 crore | 48% | 35% | Get this report |
| Atta Chakki | 20 MT/Day | ₹4.9 crore | 47% | 32% | Get this report |
| Atta Chakki | Whole Wheat Flour : 30,000 MT/annum Wheat Bran (by product): 6000 MT/annum | ₹5.21 crore | 27% | 55% | Get this report |
Figures as worked out in each NPCS report. Total investment includes plant and machinery, land and building, and working capital.
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Atta Chakki project report: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up an atta chakki plant in India?
A small unit with one or two stone chakkis in a rented shed needs roughly ₹15–50 lakh. A 5–10 MT per day mill with its own cleaning section needs about ₹1–2 crore. Our sample report models an 18 MT per day plant at ₹328.93 lakh including land. These ranges are indicative; your report works out the cost for your capacity and site.
Which machines are needed for an atta chakki unit?
You need a pre-cleaning section (separator, destoner, aspirator and magnet), a dampening screw with tempering bins, stone chakki mills, a plansifter, bucket elevators and conveyors, and a packing machine. Larger units add dust collection and a small laboratory. In our sample, the chakki mills are the largest machinery item at ₹43.65 lakh out of ₹128.39 lakh.
Is the atta chakki business profitable?
It can be, but margins are thin because wheat is most of the cost. In our illustrative sample, an 18 MT per day unit earns ₹94.29 lakh net profit on sales of ₹1,168.02 lakh in Year 3. Break-even is at 36% of capacity. Real profit depends on wheat buying at harvest, selling price to trade and capacity use.
Which licence is needed to start an atta chakki?
Packed atta needs an FSSAI licence; FSSAI places grain, cereal and pulse milling units under state licensing whatever their capacity. You also need Udyam and GST registration, Legal Metrology registration as a packer, pollution board consent where your state requires it, and a power connection for the connected load. Requirements vary by state, so confirm them locally.
Can I get a PMEGP or PMFME loan for an atta chakki?
Yes, if the project fits the scheme. PMEGP covers manufacturing projects up to ₹50 lakh with a 15–35% margin-money subsidy. PMFME gives food processing micro units a 35% credit-linked subsidy up to ₹10 lakh, with a 10% own contribution. Larger mills usually take an MSME term loan, often with CGTMSE cover. Each route needs a project report.
Atta chakki ka business kaise shuru kare?
Start by fixing your market: loose grinding for a locality, or packed atta for shops. Then choose capacity, find a shed with three-phase power, get Udyam, GST and FSSAI registration, and buy cleaning, chakki and sifting machines. A project report with costs and projections lets you apply for a bank loan or PMEGP. Test flour quality before you launch a brand.
Is the sample atta chakki project report PDF free, and can I use it for a loan?
The sample is free to view and download. It is an illustrative report that shows the format and depth of an NPCS report. Its figures are representative and not from a real project, so do not submit it to a bank. For a loan, NPCS prepares a report for your own capacity, location and scheme.
Sources and references
- Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards) Regulations, 2.4: Cereals and cereal productsFood Safety and Standards Authority of India, checked Oct 2026
- Eligibility and applicability criteria for FSSAI registration and licenceFood Safety and Standards Authority of India, checked Oct 2026
- Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, checked Oct 2026
- Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011Legal Metrology Department, Government of Nagaland, checked Oct 2026
- Green category industries listPunjab Pollution Control Board, checked Oct 2026
- Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)MSME One Connect, Government of Uttar Pradesh, checked Oct 2026
- PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)District Industries Centre, Khordha, Government of Odisha, checked Oct 2026
- Pradhan Mantri Mudra YojanaDepartment of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, checked Oct 2026
- Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small EnterprisesCGTMSE, checked Oct 2026
- Atta with multi grains: technology profileCSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, checked Oct 2026
The NPCS project team, led by Ajay Kumar Gupta
This page and its sample report are prepared and reviewed by the NPCS project team, which has written techno-economic feasibility studies and detailed project reports since 1994.
Ajay Kumar Gupta founded Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) and leads the organisation. With 40 years of experience in MSME project consulting, he has built the team that has delivered more than 28,000 project reports for clients worldwide, helping entrepreneurs plan and finance profitable manufacturing businesses.
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This page is reviewed every 12 months, or sooner when scheme limits, GST rates, BIS rules or pollution categories change. The sample report is illustrative: its figures are generated from industry-typical ratios for a unit of this size, checked so every statement balances, and are not taken from any client project.