What is a multiblade safety razor project report?
A multiblade safety razor project report is a detailed project report (DPR) for a unit that moulds razor handles and cartridges, fits two or three coated blades and packs them. It sets out the process, machinery, blade and plastic costs, project cost, means of finance, five-year projections, DSCR and break-even a lender reviews.
Entrepreneurs use it to size the unit and apply for a term loan or PMEGP, and banks use it to judge whether the plant can repay.
Also known as: multiblade safety razor business plan, disposable razor manufacturing project report, twin blade razor project report, multi blade razor DPR.
What a bank checks in a multiblade safety razor project report
A razor unit buys blades, moulds plastic and sells in small packs on credit. Credit officers reading a project report on multiblade safety razor manufacturing test those four points first. These are the values in our sample report and why each one matters.
Blades, granules, strips and clips together. A report that shows much less has usually priced blades below what suppliers quote for coated, inspected stock.
Blades are the one input you cannot make cheaply in a small unit. Lenders want two blade sources and a test of a 10% price rise.
Razors sell in blister cards and printed pouches, so packing costs almost as much as the blades. Leaving it out inflates profit.
Distributors and retail chains pay late. Debtor days, plus 30 days of blade and granule stock, set the cash credit limit.
Values are the assumptions in our illustrative sample. Your report uses figures for your capacity, blade supplier and buyers.
Multiblade safety razor manufacturing plant cost in India
Cost depends on daily output, how many moulding machines you run and whether cartridge assembly is manual or automatic. The large tier is the unit in our sample report; the other two are indicative ranges.
Small assembly unit
₹40–90 lakh
About 5,000–10,000 razors per day, semi-automatic assembly
- Machinery and moulds₹25–50 lakh
- Shed fit-out (or rent)₹5–15 lakh
- Working capital margin₹8–20 lakh
Fits PMEGP or Mudra, subject to limits
Mid-size unit
₹1.5–2.5 crore
About 15,000–25,000 razors per day
- Machinery and moulds₹0.8–1.2 crore
- Land and building₹40–80 lakh
- Working capital margin₹15–25 lakh
MSME term loan, often with CGTMSE cover
Large unit
₹352.23 lakh
40,000 pieces per day, 1,20,00,000 pieces per year
- Plant and machinery₹172.53 lakh
- Land and building₹105.63 lakh
- Working capital margin₹29.08 lakh
Term loan ₹264.17 lakh (75%), promoter ₹88.06 lakh
Small and mid-size ranges are indicative and exclude land unless stated. Making your own blades from steel strip needs a separate, much larger plant and is not included.
Multiblade safety razor manufacturing process
A small or mid-size unit moulds the plastic parts and assembles razors around blades it buys already ground, honed and coated. Blade spacing and exposure decide how the razor shaves, so assembly is where quality is won or lost.
- Moulding handles and frames
Dried polypropylene or polystyrene is injection moulded in multi-cavity hot runner moulds; a cartridge frame mould needs tight tolerances on the blade slots.
- Blade inspection
Each lot of coated blades is checked under a microscope for nicked edges, burrs and width before it reaches the line.
- Cartridge assembly
Two or three blades are seated in the frame at a fixed gap and locked with metal retaining clips by the assembly machine.
- Lubricating strip fitting
An aloe or polymer lubricating strip is snapped or ultrasonically welded above the blades.
- Handle joining and printing
The cartridge is fixed to the handle, a rubber grip is added where the design needs one, and the brand is pad printed.
- Shave and rinse testing
Samples from every lot are checked for blade exposure, rinse-through between blades and a trial shave.
- Blister packing
Razors are packed in blister cards or pouches carrying the declarations the packaging rules require.
Raw materials for multiblade razors
Coated blades are the biggest purchase and often come from a few domestic blade makers or are imported, so lead times are longer than for plastics. Granules follow polymer prices and are bought locally every month.
| Raw material | Share of cost | Year 3 (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Finished stainless steel razor blades | 48% | 167.97 |
| Polypropylene and polystyrene granules | 20% | 69.99 |
| Lubricating strips | 12% | 41.99 |
| Thermoplastic rubber for grips | 8% | 27.99 |
| Blade retaining clips | 7% | 24.49 |
| Colour masterbatch | 5% | 17.50 |
| Total | 100% | 349.93 |
Year 3 figures from our illustrative sample, at 70% of capacity. Packing material is costed separately.
Machinery for a razor manufacturing unit
Moulding machines are the largest machinery item in our sample, with the moulds and the cartridge assembly machine next at equal cost. Moulds are product-specific, so every new handle design means a new mould.
| Machine | What it does | Sample cost (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic injection moulding machines | Mould handles and cartridge frames | 48.31 |
| Multi-cavity hot runner moulds | Shape handles and cartridges with little runner waste | 37.96 |
| Automatic cartridge assembly machine | Seats blades at a fixed gap and clips them | 37.96 |
| Ultrasonic welding machine | Fixes strips and joins parts without glue | 8.62 |
| Pad printing machine | Prints the brand on the handle | 6.90 |
| Blister packing machine | Seals razors on printed cards | 15.53 |
| Granule dryer, mould chiller and compressor | Keep moulding dry, cool and steady | 10.35 |
| Quality control lab with microscope | Checks blade edges and blade exposure | 6.90 |
| Total plant and machinery | 172.53 | |
Costs are the sample report's estimates for a 40,000 pieces per day unit. Get current quotations before you finalise.
Market for multiblade razors in India
Demand grows as men move from double edge blades to twin and triple blade disposables, and as women's body razors reach pharmacies and online stores. A few large brands hold most branded sales, so a new unit usually builds volume through private label and regional brands priced below the leaders.
- FMCG distributors and wholesalers
- Retail chains and pharmacies selling private-label razors
- Online and direct-to-consumer grooming brands
- Hotel and airline amenity kit suppliers
- Export buyers in Africa and the Middle East
What wins repeat orders: private-label buyers judge a razor by the first shave. Even blade spacing and clean rinse-through matter more than handle styling, so invest in assembly accuracy before fancy moulds.
Licences and BIS standards for a razor unit
For a razor unit the rules that matter most cover packaged goods, plastic packaging and blade steel. The standards below were checked on the BIS portal in October 2026.
| Business registration | Udyam (MSME) registration and GST registration |
|---|---|
| Legal Metrology | Registration as a manufacturer or packer under Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, with the required declarations on every pack |
| Plastic packaging EPR | Producers, importers and brand owners of plastic packaging register on the CPCB EPR portal; micro and small brand owners are exempt, so check your category |
| Razor standards | IS 13973 (disposable razors), IS 13031 (twin blade cartridges) and IS 13777 (twin blade razor handles), all reaffirmed in December 2023 |
| Blade steel | IS 7371 for stainless steel safety razor blades; strip to IS 9294 falls under a steel Quality Control Order, so strip must carry the BIS mark |
| Pollution and factory | Consent to establish and operate from the State Pollution Control Board, and a factory licence where worker thresholds apply; rules vary by state |
Loans and schemes for a razor manufacturing unit
PMEGP
Manufacturing projects up to ₹50 lakhMargin-money subsidy of 15–35% for new units. Suits a small assembly unit that buys moulded parts or runs one moulding machine.
Mudra
Up to ₹20 lakh (Tarun Plus)Tarun covers up to ₹10 lakh; Tarun Plus up to ₹20 lakh for borrowers who have repaid a Tarun loan. Useful for a first packing and assembly line.
MSME term loan with CGTMSE
Guarantee cover up to ₹10 croreFor mid-size and large units like our sample, with collateral-free guarantee cover for eligible micro and small enterprises.
Scheme limits change. Confirm current terms with the bank or the scheme portal before applying.
Mistakes that weaken a razor project report
- Pricing at MRP instead of ex-factory rates
Private-label and distributor prices are a fraction of the shelf price. Our sample uses ₹10.80 per piece ex-GST; using retail prices makes DSCR look far better than it is.
- One blade supplier and thin stock
Imported or distant blades take weeks to arrive. A report that holds a few days of blade stock and names one supplier is a supply risk lenders notice.
- Forgetting new moulds for each buyer
Private-label buyers often want their own handle shape. Each design needs a new mould, which belongs in the capital budget, not in running costs.
- No allowance for assembly rejects
Bent clips, uneven blade gaps and damaged edges are rejected at testing. Saleable output must allow for this loss, along with the blades it wastes.
How NPCS helps you set up a multiblade razor unit
- Product and capacity planChoose twin or triple blade, disposable or cartridge, and a daily output that suits your buyers.
- Machinery and blade sourcingCompare moulding and assembly machines and list blade suppliers to quote.
- Bank-ready project reportProjections, DSCR and working capital in the format your lender expects.
- Approvals and layoutPlant layout, Legal Metrology and EPR steps, and the approvals for your state.
NPCS's client list includes 3 assignments on multiblade safety razors and 24 in personal care. The NPCS project team, led by founder Ajay Kumar Gupta, has prepared project reports since 1994.
What's inside the multiblade safety razor 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 multiblade safety razor project reports
These are multiblade safety razor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiblade Safety Razor | Multiblade Safety Razor (2 Blade): 86,400,000 Nos/annum | ₹8.26 crore | 30% | 60% | 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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Multiblade Safety Razor project report: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start a multiblade safety razor manufacturing unit?
A small assembly unit making 5,000 to 10,000 razors a day needs roughly ₹40–90 lakh, and a mid-size unit about ₹1.5–2.5 crore. Our sample report models a 40,000 pieces per day unit at ₹352.23 lakh, including land, building and working capital margin. These are indicative figures; your report works out the cost for your capacity, blade source and location.
Which raw materials are used to make multiblade razors?
The main inputs are coated stainless steel blades and polypropylene or polystyrene granules for handles and cartridge frames. Lubricating strips, thermoplastic rubber for the grip and small metal clips that hold the blades make up the rest. In our sample report blades make up 48% of raw material cost. Blister cards and pouches are a separate, large packing cost.
Can a small unit make its own razor blades?
Usually not at the start. Turning stainless steel strip into a blade needs hardening, grinding, honing and edge coating lines that cost far more than a moulding and assembly unit. Most new units buy finished blades and focus on moulding, assembly and packing. Blade making can be added later once volumes and buyers are secure.
Is multiblade safety razor manufacturing profitable?
In our illustrative sample, a 40,000 pieces per day unit earns a 26% return on investment in Year 3. It breaks even at 42% of capacity and pays back in about 3.2 years. Real results depend on the blade price you secure, the ex-factory rate private-label buyers accept, packing cost and how quickly you fill capacity.
Can I get a PMEGP or Mudra loan for a razor unit?
A small assembly unit can fit PMEGP, which covers manufacturing projects up to ₹50 lakh with a margin-money subsidy, or Mudra, which lends up to ₹20 lakh. A unit the size of our sample needs an MSME term loan, often with CGTMSE guarantee cover. Every lender asks for a project report with projections and DSCR.
Which BIS standard applies to multiblade razors?
BIS has published IS 13973 for disposable razors, IS 13031 for twin blade cartridges and IS 13777 for twin blade razor handles. Blade steel follows IS 7371 for stainless steel safety razor blades and IS 9294 for the strip, which is covered by a steel Quality Control Order. Buyers often use these standards when they write purchase specifications.
Is the sample report free and can I use it for a loan?
Yes, the multiblade safety razor project report PDF 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, not from 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 scheme.
Sources and references
- IS 13973:1994 Shaving systems: disposable razors, specificationBureau of Indian Standards, checked Oct 2026
- IS 13031:1990 Shaving systems: twin blades cartridges, specificationBureau of Indian Standards, checked Oct 2026
- IS 13777:1993 Shaving systems: twin blade razor handles, specificationBureau of Indian Standards, checked Oct 2026
- IS 7371:1982 Stainless steel safety razor blades, specificationBureau of Indian Standards, checked Oct 2026
- IS 9294:2023 Cold-rolled stainless steel strips for razor blades (QCO status)Bureau of Indian Standards, checked Oct 2026
- Registration of manufacturer or packer under Rule 27, Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011Legal Metrology Division, Department of Consumer Affairs, checked Oct 2026
- EPR registration for producers, importers and brand owners of plastic packagingMaharashtra Pollution Control Board, checked Oct 2026
- Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)MSME Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, checked Oct 2026
- Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana: Tarun Plus categoryPress Information Bureau, Ministry of Finance, 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.