What is a condoms project report?
A condoms project report is a detailed project report (DPR) for a unit that dips natural rubber latex into thin sheaths. The unit tests every piece electronically and seals each one in a foil pack. The report sets out the process, machinery, raw materials, medical device licence, project cost, means of finance, five-year projections, DSCR and break-even.
Entrepreneurs use it to size the plant and apply for a term loan; lenders and investors use it to check whether the unit can repay.
Also known as: project report on condoms, latex condom manufacturing project report, condoms business plan, DPR for a condom plant.
What a bank looks for in a condoms project report
A credit officer reads a condom unit's report for the margin per piece and the costs that move it. These are the values in our sample report and why each one is tested.
Banks compare it with private-label and tender rates, not the pack price on a chemist's shelf. A retail-based price inflates revenue several times over.
The gap to the selling price is thin in rupees, so small changes in latex, foil or rejection rate move profit sharply.
Latex, foil laminate and silicone oil are bought in bulk. A report showing a much lower share is usually leaving out the foil pack.
Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) is cash available for loan repayment divided by the instalments due. Lenders look at the weakest year, not just the average of 2.02.
Values are the assumptions in our illustrative sample. Your report uses figures for your capacity, suppliers and buyers.
Condoms manufacturing plant cost in India: the sample economics
The sample models one automatic dipping line making 1,20,000 pieces per day for 330 days a year, or 3,96,00,000 pieces at full capacity. It starts at 60% of capacity and reaches 80% in Year 5, selling at ₹2.01 per piece.
| Land and site development | 36.13 |
|---|---|
| Building and civil works | 88.19 |
| Plant and machinery | 244.63 |
| Other fixed assets | 29.06 |
| Contingencies | 16.64 |
| Preliminary and pre-operative | 10.37 |
| Working capital margin | 17.53 |
| Total | 442.55 |
| Promoter's contribution (25%) | 110.64 |
|---|---|
| Term loan from bank (75%) | 331.91 |
| Cash credit limit (separate) | 52.60 |
| Total project cost | 442.55 |
Term loan at 10.5% with a 6-month moratorium and 54 monthly instalments. All figures are illustrative.
Condoms manufacturing process, step by step
Condoms are made on a continuous dipping line where glass formers carry the latex film through each stage. The steps below follow one piece from latex tank to sealed foil.
- Latex compounding and maturation
Centrifuged latex concentrate is mixed with sulphur, zinc oxide, accelerator and stabiliser dispersions, then held in tanks until it reaches the right degree of pre-cure.
- Dipping
Formers on the chain dip twice into the compounded latex to build a film; public-programme specifications call for a mean wall of about 0.065 mm.
- Beading and vulcanising
Brushes roll the open end into a ring, and the film is cured in hot air ovens on the line.
- Stripping and leaching
Condoms are stripped from the formers, leached in water to remove soluble proteins and chemicals, then tumble dried with cornstarch or a carbonate powder.
- Electronic testing
Each piece is pulled over a charged metal mandrel; current flow shows a pinhole or thin spot, and that piece is rejected.
- Lubricating and foiling
Good pieces are rolled, dosed with silicone fluid of 200–350 centistokes and sealed in an aluminium foil laminate pack.
- Lot testing and packing
Samples from every lot are tested for burst volume, burst pressure, holes and seal integrity before the lot is released, cartoned and dispatched.
Raw materials for condom making
Centrifuged latex is preserved with ammonia and has a limited storage life, so units buy it in regular lots rather than a year's stock. Silicone oil and foil laminate are petrochemical and aluminium products whose prices move independently of latex, so each needs its own price test in the report.
| Raw material | Share of cost | Year 3 (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Centrifuged natural rubber latex concentrate | 50% | 97.97 |
| Aluminium foil laminate for individual packs | 22% | 43.11 |
| Silicone oil lubricant | 15% | 29.39 |
| Compounding chemicals (sulphur, zinc oxide, accelerators, stabilisers) | 8% | 15.67 |
| Ammonia and dusting powder | 5% | 9.80 |
| Total | 100% | 195.94 |
Shares and Year 3 costs are from our illustrative sample. Outer cartons and display boxes are costed separately as packing.
Machinery for a condom manufacturing unit
The dipping line is the single largest item. In our sample, testing and foiling machines together cost about four-fifths as much as the line.
| Machine | What it does | Sample cost (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic dipping and vulcanising line | Forms, beads and cures the latex film | 97.85 |
| Electronic pinhole testing machines | Tests every piece for holes | 44.03 |
| Lubricating and foil sealing machines | Rolls, lubricates and seals each piece | 34.25 |
| Latex compounding and maturation tanks | Mixes and pre-cures the latex | 19.57 |
| Leaching tanks and tumble dryers | Wash out proteins and dry with powder | 14.68 |
| Boiler and hot air generator | Heat for curing ovens and leaching | 14.68 |
| Quality control laboratory | Airburst, water leak and ageing tests | 12.23 |
| Chiller, air compressor and utilities | Cooling and compressed air for the line | 7.34 |
| Total plant and machinery | 244.63 | |
Costs are the sample report's estimates. Get current quotations, including freight and installation, before you finalise.
Who buys condoms from a new manufacturer?
Indian condom output is concentrated in a few large plants, including the public sector HLL Lifecare. A new unit rarely starts with its own retail brand. It usually wins volume by supplying brands that outsource production, and by bidding in public health tenders once its quality record is established.
- Condom brands buying private-label stock
- Government health and family planning tenders
- Social marketing organisations and NGOs
- Pharmacy distributors and chemist chains
- Online retailers selling flavoured, dotted and extra-thin variants
- Export buyers who ask for WHO/UNFPA conformity
Where a new unit wins: private-label buyers change suppliers for consistency, not price alone. A plant that can show low lot rejections and stable ageing results gets repeat orders.
Licences and standards for condom manufacturing
Condoms are regulated as a medical device, so the licence comes from the central regulator rather than the state. As of October 2026 the main approvals are these.
| Device class | Class C under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 (CDSCO classification notice of 1 November 2017) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing licence | Apply to the Central Licensing Authority (CDSCO) in Form MD-7; the licence is granted in Form MD-9 |
| Quality system | Plant must meet the quality management system in the Fifth Schedule of the Medical Devices Rules |
| Product standard | ISO 4074 for natural rubber latex male condoms (fourth edition, March 2026), adopted in India as IS ISO 4074 |
| Public tenders and export | WHO/UNFPA male latex condom specification, with a shelf life of three to five years backed by ageing studies |
| Registration and consents | Udyam and GST registration, consent to establish and operate from the State Pollution Control Board, factory licence |
Loans for a condom manufacturing unit
A condom line costs well above the PMEGP limit of ₹50 lakh for manufacturing, so most units are funded through regular MSME credit.
MSME term loan
Usually 70–75% of project costFunds machinery, building and the line installation. Banks check DSCR, promoter margin and the CDSCO licence plan.
CGTMSE guarantee
Cover up to ₹10 croreCollateral-free guarantee cover for eligible micro and small enterprises, arranged through the lending bank.
Cash credit limit
Working capitalCovers latex and foil stock and credit given to brand and tender buyers. Tender payments can take longer than trade sales.
Scheme limits change. Confirm current terms with the bank or the scheme portal before applying.
Mistakes that weaken a condoms project report
- Planning sales before the MD-9 licence
No piece can be sold until CDSCO grants the licence and the plant passes audit. The project timeline and Year 1 revenue must allow for this.
- Using the pack price as the selling price
Private-label and tender prices per piece are a fraction of retail. Revenue built on retail rates fails the bank's first check.
- No allowance for testing rejections
Electronic testing and lot sampling reject some output. Saleable pieces, not dipped pieces, should drive revenue.
- Ignoring shelf-life data
Tender buyers ask for ageing studies before they accept a three to five year shelf life. Without them, early orders are limited.
- One supplier for silicone oil and ammonia
Both depend on petrochemical supply chains. A report should test a price rise and plan a second source.
How NPCS helps you set up a condom unit
- Capacity and product rangeSize the dipping line and choose plain, dotted, ribbed or flavoured variants for your buyers.
- Machinery and suppliersCompare dipping lines, electronic testers and foiling machines and collect quotations.
- Bank-ready project reportProjections, DSCR and working capital in the format your lender expects.
- Licence and plant layoutA layout that suits the Fifth Schedule quality system and a checklist for the CDSCO application.
NPCS's client list includes 3 assignments for condoms and 40 across rubber products, prepared for entrepreneurs, banks and companies since 1994.
What's inside the condoms 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
19 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 condoms project reports
These are condoms 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condoms | 116,666.7 Pcs /Day | ₹4 crore | 25% | 53% | Get this report |
| Condoms | 96 Boxes per day (2000 Pcs/Box) | ₹8.9 crore | 28% | 51% | Get this report |
| Condoms | 500 Boxes per day | ₹19.63 crore | 28% | 50% | 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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Condoms project report: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a condom manufacturing plant in India?
Our sample report models a 1,20,000 pieces per day unit at ₹443 lakh, including ₹245 lakh of plant and machinery, land, building and working capital margin. A larger line with more dipping and testing capacity costs more. These are illustrative figures; your project report works out the cost for your capacity, machine source and location.
What raw materials are used to make condoms?
Centrifuged natural rubber latex concentrate is the main input, compounded with sulphur, zinc oxide, accelerators and stabilisers. Silicone oil is the lubricant and an aluminium foil laminate forms each individual pack. In our sample report latex is 50% of raw material cost, foil laminate 22% and silicone oil 15%.
Which licence is needed to manufacture condoms in India?
Condoms are a Class C medical device under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017. A manufacturer applies to the Central Licensing Authority (CDSCO) in Form MD-7 and receives a licence in Form MD-9. The plant must meet the quality management system in the Fifth Schedule. Udyam, GST and pollution board consent are also needed.
Is condom manufacturing profitable?
In our illustrative sample, the unit sells condoms at ₹2.01 per piece against a cost of ₹1.47 per piece. It earns ₹113 lakh net profit in Year 3 and pays back in about 3.2 years. Actual profit depends on the share of private-label and tender sales, latex and silicone oil prices, and the rejection rate at testing.
Can I get a PMEGP loan for a condom unit?
PMEGP covers manufacturing projects up to ₹50 lakh, which is well below the cost of a condom line with automatic dipping and electronic testing. Most condom units are funded by an MSME term loan with a cash credit limit. Eligible micro and small units can also seek CGTMSE guarantee cover, now up to ₹10 crore.
What tests must condoms pass before they are sold?
Every piece goes through electronic pinhole testing on the line. Each lot is then sampled for the ISO 4074 tests: burst volume and pressure, freedom from holes, dimensions, package integrity and ageing. Buyers who supply public programmes often also ask for the WHO/UNFPA male latex condom specification, which sets acceptance quality limits for each test.
Is the condoms project report PDF free, and can I use it for a loan?
The sample is free to view and download as a PDF. It is an illustrative report that shows the format and depth of an NPCS condoms project report. Its figures are representative and not based on a real project, so it should not be submitted to a bank. For a loan, NPCS prepares a report for your own capacity, location and lender.
Sources and references
- Classification of medical devices under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 (notice of 1 November 2017)Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, checked Oct 2026
- Medical Devices Rules, 2017Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, checked Oct 2026
- ISO 4074:2026 Natural rubber latex male condoms: requirements and test methodsInternational Organization for Standardization, checked Oct 2026
- IS 17692:2021 Male condoms: guidance on the use of IS ISO 4074 and IS ISO 23409Bureau of Indian Standards, checked Oct 2026
- Male latex condom: specification, prequalification and guidelines for procurement (2010, revised 2013)WHO, UNFPA and FHI, checked Oct 2026
- Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)MSME Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, checked Oct 2026
- Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small EnterprisesCGTMSE, 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.