What is a liquid glucose from rice project report?
A liquid glucose from rice project report is a detailed project report (DPR) for a plant that turns the starch in broken rice into glucose syrup using enzymes. It sets out the process, machinery, raw materials, market, project cost, means of finance, five-year projections, DSCR and break-even that a bank needs before funding the unit.
Rice millers adding a value-added line and food entrepreneurs use it to size the plant and apply for a term loan; credit officers use it to judge repayment.
Also known as: liquid glucose from broken rice project report, rice glucose syrup plant DPR, liquid glucose business plan, rice syrup processing plant report.
What a bank checks in a liquid glucose from rice project report
A glucose plant runs on thin margins between the price of broken rice and the price of syrup. Lenders test the report on a few numbers that show whether that gap is real. These are the values in our sample report.
Rice and enzymes take most of every rupee of sales. A report that shows a much lower share is likely using an old rice price or an optimistic yield.
Enzymes, carbon and chemicals make up the rest. Banks ask how a rise in broken rice price moves profit, so the report should test it.
DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) shows how many times cash earnings cover loan instalments. The weakest year in the sample is 1.29.
Syrup is held in tanks and drums before dispatch. In the sample it is the largest item in working capital, ahead of credit given to buyers.
Values are the assumptions in our illustrative sample. Your report uses figures for your capacity, rice source and buyers.
Liquid glucose from rice manufacturing plant cost in India
Cost rises with daily output, but not in a straight line: evaporators, boilers and refining columns cost less per tonne as plants get bigger. The middle tier is the unit in our sample report; the other two are indicative ranges.
Small unit
₹1.3–1.9 crore
About 2–3 MT per day, batch saccharification
- Machinery₹60–90 lakh
- Land and building₹40–70 lakh
- Working capital margin₹8–15 lakh
MSME term loan, often with CGTMSE cover
Mid-size unit
₹269 lakh
5.9 MT per day, 1,947 MT per year
- Plant and machinery₹127 lakh
- Land and building₹95 lakh
- Working capital margin₹16 lakh
Term loan ₹202 lakh (75%), promoter ₹67 lakh
Larger plant
₹5–9 crore
About 15–30 MT per day, continuous lines
- Machinery₹2.5–4.5 crore
- Land and building₹1.5–3 crore
- Working capital margin₹40–80 lakh
Term loan and cash credit from a bank
Small and larger ranges are indicative. Costs vary with land rates, steam source, automation and whether you dry the protein cake on site.
Plant economics in our sample report
The sample models a 5.9 MT per day plant working 330 days a year. It starts at 60% of capacity and reaches 80% in Year 5, selling syrup at ₹39,700 per MT before GST.
| Land and site development | 21.85 |
|---|---|
| Building and civil works | 73.49 |
| Plant and machinery | 126.95 |
| Other fixed assets | 14.88 |
| Contingencies | 10.02 |
| Preliminary and pre-operative | 6.18 |
| Working capital margin | 15.76 |
| Total | 269.13 |
| Promoter's contribution (25%) | 67.28 |
|---|---|
| Term loan from bank (75%) | 201.85 |
| Cash credit limit (separate) | 47.27 |
| Total project cost | 269.13 |
Term loan at 10.5% with a 6-month moratorium and 54 monthly instalments. All figures are illustrative.
Liquid glucose from rice manufacturing process
Most new units use the enzyme route rather than the older acid route, because enzymes give a cleaner, lighter syrup with fewer salts to remove. Rice also differs from maize in one way: its protein must be filtered out after liquefaction.
- Soaking and wet milling
Cleaned broken rice is soaked and ground into a slurry of about 30–35% solids, with pH set for the enzyme.
- Liquefaction
A jet cooker heats the slurry with a heat-stable alpha-amylase, so the starch gelatinises and breaks into short chains.
- Protein separation
A filter press removes the insoluble rice protein, which is dried and sold as a feed ingredient.
- Saccharification
Glucoamylase converts the liquefied starch to sugars in held reactors until the syrup reaches the dextrose equivalent (DE) the buyer specifies.
- Refining
Activated carbon removes colour, polishing filters remove fines, and ion exchange columns take out salts and ash.
- Evaporation
A multiple effect evaporator concentrates the clear syrup to about 80% solids using steam from the boiler.
- Packing
Hot syrup is filled into drums or HDPE containers, or loaded into tankers for large confectioners.
Raw materials for liquid glucose from broken rice
Broken rice is a by-product of rice milling, so most units sit in paddy belts and buy from mills directly. Starch content varies from lot to lot, which is why good units test every lot before they unload it.
| Raw material | Share of cost | Year 3 (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Broken rice | 84% | 277.79 |
| Alpha-amylase and glucoamylase enzymes | 6% | 19.84 |
| Activated carbon and filter aid | 4% | 13.23 |
| Ion exchange regeneration chemicals | 3% | 9.92 |
| Lime, soda ash and acids for pH control | 3% | 9.92 |
| Total | 100% | 330.70 |
Plan the rice supply first: ethanol distilleries also buy broken rice, and their demand can lift prices within a season. Supply contracts with two or more mills and a few weeks of stock protect the margin.
Machinery for a liquid glucose plant
The evaporator is the single costliest item in the sample, followed by the jet cooker and liquefaction tanks. Most equipment is stainless steel because the syrup is a food ingredient.
| Machine | What it does | Sample cost (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Soaking tanks and wet grinding mill | Turns broken rice into slurry | 12.70 |
| Jet cooker and liquefaction tanks | Gelatinises and thins the starch | 19.04 |
| Saccharification reactors | Hold the batch while enzymes form sugars | 16.50 |
| Filter press for protein separation | Removes the rice protein cake | 12.69 |
| Carbon treatment and polishing filters | Removes colour and fine solids | 11.43 |
| Ion exchange columns | Removes salts and ash | 12.69 |
| Multiple effect falling film evaporator | Concentrates syrup to final solids | 25.39 |
| Steam boiler | Supplies steam for cooking and evaporation | 10.16 |
| Storage tanks and drum filling | Stores and packs the syrup | 6.35 |
| Total plant and machinery | 126.95 | |
Costs are the sample report's estimates for a 5.9 MT per day plant. Get current quotations before you finalise.
Who buys liquid glucose made from rice?
Confectioners are the main buyers, because liquid glucose stops sugar from crystallising in hard boiled sweets and toffees and keeps them clear. Biscuit, ice cream, jam and pharmaceutical syrup makers buy steadily too. Most buyers order by DE, solids and colour, not by the starch source, so a rice-based syrup competes on specification and delivery.
- Hard boiled candy and toffee makers
- Biscuit and bakery units
- Pharmaceutical syrup makers
- Ice cream and frozen dessert makers
- Jam, jelly and fruit product units
- Food ingredient traders and distributors
Where a rice unit wins: large maize-based plants ship syrup long distances. A plant near rice mills and regional confectioners saves on freight both ways and can supply smaller lots in drums.
Licences and approvals for a liquid glucose unit
| Business registration | Udyam (MSME) registration and GST registration |
|---|---|
| Food licence | FSSAI licence; from 1 April 2026 the tier depends on turnover (state licence above ₹1.5 crore and up to ₹50 crore) |
| Product standard | IS 873, the BIS specification for liquid glucose, is the usual reference for quality testing |
| GST | HSN heading 1702, taxed at 5% after the GST Council's September 2025 rate changes |
| Steam boiler | Registration and certificate under the Boilers Act, 2025 before the boiler is used |
| Pollution board consent | Consent to establish and operate from the State Pollution Control Board; wash water and ion exchange effluent need treatment |
Mistakes that weaken a liquid glucose project report
- Assuming a fixed starch content
Broken rice from different mills varies in starch and moisture. Yield and raw material cost must be based on tested lots.
- Costing power but not steam
Jet cooking and evaporation run on boiler steam. Boiler fuel needs its own line, or the cost per tonne is understated.
- Counting protein cake income without a buyer
Our sample does not credit the cake in sales. If your report does, it should name the feed buyers and the drying cost.
- Leaving out effluent treatment
Rice wash water and ion exchange regeneration carry an organic and salt load. An effluent plant belongs in the project cost.
- Pricing every grade the same
Confectioners, pharma buyers and traders pay different rates for different DE, colour and packing. Sales should follow a real buyer mix.
How NPCS helps you set up a liquid glucose plant
- Capacity and grade mixSize the plant and choose DE grades to match the confectioners and pharma buyers near you.
- Process and machineryCompare batch and continuous lines, evaporators and boilers, and collect supplier quotations.
- Bank-ready project reportRice price sensitivity, DSCR and working capital worked out in the format your lender wants.
- Approvals and layoutPlant layout, steam and water balance, effluent plan and the licence list for your state.
NPCS's client list includes 2 assignments on liquid glucose and sweeteners from broken rice, and 23 across the sweeteners sector, for entrepreneurs and companies in India and abroad.
What's inside the liquid glucose from rice 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 liquid glucose from rice project reports
These are liquid glucose from rice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Glucose From Rice | 30000 MT/Annum | ₹11.07 crore | 40% | 50% | Get this report |
| Liquid Glucose From Broken Rice | Liquid Glucose: 140 MT/Day | ₹22.75 crore | 25% | 43% | Get this report |
| Liquid Glucose & Fructose from Broken Rice | Liquid Glucose, : 112 MT / Day Fructose, : 80 MT / Day Broken Rice Protein (Bye Product), : 8 MT / Day | ₹59.41 crore | 26% | 45% | 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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Liquid Glucose from Rice project report: frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a liquid glucose from rice manufacturing plant in India?
Our sample report models a 5.9 MT per day plant at ₹269 lakh, including land, building, machinery and working capital margin. As an indicative guide, a 2–3 MT per day unit costs about ₹1.3–1.9 crore and a 15–30 MT per day plant about ₹5–9 crore. Your own report works out the cost for your capacity, site and machinery quotations.
How much liquid glucose do you get from one tonne of broken rice?
As an indicative rule, one tonne of broken rice gives a little under one tonne of liquid glucose at about 80% solids. The exact figure depends on the starch content of the rice you buy, how much starch is lost with the protein cake and filter washings, and the final solids you sell at. Test each lot for starch before you fix the yield in a report.
Is liquid glucose from broken rice profitable?
In our illustrative sample, the 5.9 MT per day unit earns a 15% return on investment in Year 3, breaks even at 46% of capacity and pays back in about 4.4 years. Profit depends mostly on what you pay for broken rice, the price confectioners pay per tonne, steam cost and whether you find a steady buyer for the rice protein cake.
What is the GST rate and HSN code for liquid glucose?
Liquid glucose falls under HSN heading 1702, which covers glucose and sugar syrups. Following the GST Council's September 2025 rate changes, goods under heading 1702 moved from 18% to 5% GST. Confirm the eight-digit code for your grade with your tax adviser, since glucose, dextrose and fructose syrups sit in different sub-headings.
Which FSSAI licence does a liquid glucose plant need?
Liquid glucose is a food ingredient, so the unit needs an FSSAI licence before it sells. From 1 April 2026 the tier depends on annual turnover: registration up to ₹1.5 crore, a state licence above ₹1.5 crore and up to ₹50 crore, and a central licence above ₹50 crore. The sample unit's sales put it in the state licence tier.
Can I get a PMEGP or collateral-free loan for a liquid glucose unit?
PMEGP covers manufacturing projects only up to ₹50 lakh, which is below the cost of most liquid glucose plants. A typical unit takes an MSME term loan with a cash credit limit, and eligible micro and small units can get collateral-free cover from CGTMSE, whose ceiling is ₹10 crore. Lenders check DSCR and the project report before sanction.
Is the sample report 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 taken from a real project, so it should not be submitted to a bank. For a loan, NPCS prepares a project report for your own capacity, location and lender.
Sources and references
- Recommendations of the 56th meeting of the GST Council (rate changes, Annexure II)GST Council, Press Information Bureau, Government of India, checked Oct 2026
- IS 873: Specification for liquid glucoseBureau of Indian Standards, checked Oct 2026
- Revision of turnover thresholds for categorisation of FBOs: FAQsFood Safety and Standards Authority of India, checked Oct 2026
- The Boilers Act, 2025 (Act No. 12 of 2025)India Code, Ministry of Law and Justice, checked Oct 2026
- Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)MSME 1-Connect, 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.