What is a surgical gloves project report?
A surgical gloves project report is a detailed project report (DPR) for a unit that dips natural rubber latex on hand-shaped formers, cures, tests and sterilises the gloves. It sets out the process, dipping line, raw materials, licences, project cost, means of finance, five-year projections, DSCR and break-even that a bank needs before funding the plant.
Entrepreneurs and rubber goods makers use it to size the line and apply for a term loan. Credit officers use it to check whether the unit can repay.
Also known as: surgical gloves manufacturing project report, latex surgical gloves project report, DPR for surgical gloves plant, surgical gloves business plan.
What a bank checks in a surgical gloves project report
A credit officer reads a project report on surgical gloves for three things: latex cost, saleable output and how long hospitals take to pay. These are the values in our sample report and why each one matters.
Latex and chemicals take close to half of every rupee of sales. A report that shows much less is usually pricing latex below the market.
Natural rubber prices move with the season and global markets. Banks look for a test of a 10% latex price rise on profit and DSCR.
Hospital tenders and distributors pay late. Debtor days set the cash credit limit, which is ₹134 lakh in the sample on top of the project cost.
DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) shows how many times cash earnings cover loan instalments. Lenders look at the weakest year, not only the average of 1.96.
Values are the assumptions in our illustrative sample. Your report uses figures for your capacity, suppliers and buyers.
Surgical gloves manufacturing plant cost in India
Cost depends on how many pairs a day the dipping line makes and whether you sterilise in-house. The middle tier is the unit in our sample report; the other two are indicative ranges.
Small unit
₹1.5–2.5 crore
About 8,000–15,000 pairs per day, batch dipping
- Machinery₹60–110 lakh
- Shed and clean packing room₹40–80 lakh
- Working capital margin₹15–30 lakh
Sterilisation often done by a contract EtO or gamma facility
Medium unit
₹439 lakh
32,000 pairs per day, 96,00,000 pairs per year
- Plant and machinery₹192 lakh
- Land and building₹147 lakh
- Working capital margin₹45 lakh
Term loan ₹329 lakh (75%), promoter ₹110 lakh
Large plant
₹10–18 crore
About 1 lakh pairs per day, two automatic lines
- Machinery₹5–9 crore
- Land and building₹3–6 crore
- Working capital margin₹1–2 crore
MSME term loan, often with CGTMSE cover
Small and large ranges are indicative. Costs vary with automation, former count, sterilisation route and location.
Surgical gloves plant economics in our sample
The sample models a 32,000 pairs per day unit working 300 days a year. It starts at 60% of capacity and reaches 80% in Year 5, selling at ₹13.10 a pair ex-factory against a cost of ₹10.93 a pair in Year 3.
| Land and site development | 19.34 |
|---|---|
| Building and civil works | 127.85 |
| Plant and machinery | 192.43 |
| Other fixed assets | 29.48 |
| Contingencies | 16.01 |
| Preliminary and pre-operative | 9.63 |
| Working capital margin | 44.58 |
| Total | 439.32 |
| Promoter's contribution (25%) | 109.83 |
|---|---|
| Term loan from bank (75%) | 329.49 |
| Cash credit limit (separate) | 133.76 |
| Total project cost | 439.32 |
Term loan at 10.5% with a 6-month moratorium and 54 monthly instalments. All figures are illustrative.
Surgical gloves manufacturing process
Surgical gloves are made by coagulant dipping: a hand-shaped ceramic former picks up a thin latex film that is leached, cured and stripped off. Film thickness and pinholes are decided at the dipping tanks, so most quality problems start there.
- Latex compounding
Centrifuged latex is mixed with sulphur, zinc oxide, accelerator and antioxidant dispersions, then matured for one to two days.
- Former cleaning
Ceramic hand formers pass through acid and alkali baths and rinses, because any residue leaves thin spots in the film.
- Coagulant dip
Warm formers are dipped in calcium nitrate and dried, so latex gels evenly on contact in the next tank.
- Latex dip and beading
Formers enter the compounded latex to build the glove wall, and brushes roll the cuff edge into a bead.
- Leaching and curing
Hot water leaching removes soluble proteins and chemicals that cause skin reactions; the oven then vulcanises the film.
- Stripping
Gloves get donning powder or a powder-free treatment and are stripped off the formers, by hand or by air jets.
- Testing
Each lot is sampled for pinholes by the water leak test and checked for size, thickness and tensile strength against IS 13422.
- Packing and sterilisation
Pairs are folded into inner wraps, sealed in peel pouches and sterilised by ethylene oxide or gamma radiation before release.
Raw materials for surgical gloves
Centrifuged latex with about 60% dry rubber content comes from processors in rubber-growing states such as Kerala, in drums or tankers. Stored latex needs regular checks of ammonia level and gentle stirring, so units buy in steady lots instead of holding long stocks.
| Raw material | Share of cost | Year 3 (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Centrifuged natural rubber latex (60% DRC) | 68% | 269.74 |
| Compounding chemicals (sulphur, zinc oxide, accelerators, antioxidant) | 14% | 55.54 |
| Calcium nitrate coagulant | 7% | 27.77 |
| Former cleaning chemicals | 6% | 23.80 |
| Donning powder (modified starch) | 5% | 19.83 |
| Total | 100% | 396.68 |
Packing material (inner wraps, peel pouches, cartons) is costed separately in the sample at 6.6% of sales.
Surgical gloves making machine and plant list
The former dipping line is the largest single item, at about 40% of machinery cost in the sample. The sterilizer, leaching system and ovens come next.
| Machine | What it does | Sample cost (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Former dipping line with ceramic formers | Carries formers through cleaning, coagulant and latex tanks | 76.97 |
| Drying and curing ovens | Dry the coagulant and vulcanise the film | 23.09 |
| Hot water leaching tanks with boiler | Wash out proteins and residual chemicals | 19.24 |
| Ethylene oxide sterilizer with aeration room | Sterilises packed gloves and clears residual gas | 19.24 |
| Latex compounding and maturation tanks | Mix and mature the latex compound | 15.39 |
| Glove stripping and tumble dryer | Removes gloves and finishes drying | 11.55 |
| Pouch sealing and packing machine | Packs pairs in sealed sterile pouches | 11.55 |
| Water leak tester and inspection stations | Detect pinholes and visual defects | 7.70 |
| Effluent treatment plant | Treats latex and leaching wastewater | 7.70 |
| Total plant and machinery | 192.43 | |
Costs are the sample report's estimates for a 32,000 pairs per day unit. Get current quotations before you finalise.
Who buys surgical gloves in India
Demand follows the number of operations, deliveries and dental procedures, so it grows with every new hospital bed and operation theatre. Much of the volume moves through state medical services corporation tenders and the GeM portal. There, a valid manufacturing licence, sterility records and price decide who wins.
Private hospitals buy on brand, fit and powder-free options. They are slower to switch suppliers but pay better than tenders.
- Government hospitals and state medical services corporations
- Private hospitals and nursing homes
- Surgical goods distributors and stockists
- Dental and maternity clinics
- Export buyers, once the quality system is certified
Where a new unit wins: regional tenders and distributors value steady supply in common sizes (6.5 to 8) more than a wide range. Starting with powdered sterile gloves and adding powder-free later keeps the first line simple.
Licences and standards for surgical gloves manufacturing
A sterile glove unit is a medical device manufacturer, so the licence comes before the first sale. Plan for it in the project timeline.
| Device class | Class B under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, for both latex and non-latex surgical gloves (examination gloves are Class A) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing licence | Application in Form MD-3 to the State Licensing Authority; licence issued in Form MD-5 |
| Product standard | IS 13422:2024, aligned with ISO 10282:2023, for single-use sterile rubber surgical gloves; it replaced IS 13422:1992 |
| Pollution board consent | Consent to establish and operate from the State Pollution Control Board; latex and surgical products are in the CPCB Orange category |
| GST | HSN 4015; surgical and medical examination rubber gloves moved from 12% to 5% on 22 September 2025 |
| Business registration | Udyam (MSME) and GST registration, plus factory licence and fire NOC under state rules |
Rules checked in October 2026 from the sources listed below. Confirm current requirements with your state authority before applying.
Mistakes that weaken a surgical gloves project report
- Counting every dipped glove as saleable
Pinholes, thin spots and torn cuffs are rejected at inspection. Sales must be based on passed pairs, not formers dipped.
- Using GeM or MRP prices as ex-factory price
Tender and distributor rates sit well below listed prices, so revenue and DSCR come out too high.
- No budget for former breakage
Ceramic formers chip and crack in daily handling. Replacements belong in running cost, not as a one-time purchase.
- Ignoring sterilisation hold time
Gloves wait for aeration and sterility results before dispatch. That adds finished goods stock and needs working capital.
- Leaving the licence out of the timeline
Commercial production cannot start before the MD-5 licence. Delays push the first instalment closer to the first sale.
How NPCS helps you set up a surgical gloves unit
- Capacity and product mixSize the dipping line and choose powdered, powder-free or latex-free gloves for your buyers.
- Machinery and sterilisationCompare dipping lines and decide between an in-house sterilizer and contract sterilisation.
- Bank-ready project reportProjections, DSCR and working capital for tender credit terms, in your lender's format.
- Licence and layout planningA plant layout and approvals list that supports the MD-3 application and pollution consent.
NPCS's client list includes 5 assignments on surgical gloves and 75 in medical devices and disposables, for entrepreneurs, banks and companies in India and abroad.
What's inside the surgical gloves 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 |
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Surgical Gloves project report: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a surgical gloves manufacturing plant in India?
A small batch-dipping unit of 8,000–15,000 pairs a day needs roughly ₹1.5–2.5 crore. A plant with two automatic lines making about 1 lakh pairs a day needs ₹10–18 crore. These are indicative. Our sample report models a 32,000 pairs per day unit at ₹439 lakh, including land, building, sterilisation and working capital margin.
Which licence is needed to manufacture surgical gloves in India?
Surgical gloves are a Class B medical device under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017. You apply to the State Licensing Authority in Form MD-3 and receive a manufacturing licence in Form MD-5. You also need consent from the State Pollution Control Board, because latex products fall in the Orange category, plus Udyam and GST registration.
What is the difference between surgical gloves and examination gloves?
Surgical gloves are sterile, made in left and right hand shapes with sizes such as 6.5 or 7.5, and packed in pairs for operations. Examination gloves are usually non-sterile, ambidextrous and sold in boxes of 100. CDSCO classes latex surgical gloves as Class B and examination gloves as Class A, so the licence and quality system differ.
What raw materials are used to make surgical gloves?
The main input is centrifuged natural rubber latex with about 60% dry rubber content. It is compounded with sulphur, zinc oxide, accelerators and an antioxidant, and set on the former with calcium nitrate coagulant. In our sample report latex is 68% of raw material cost, so its price matters more than any other input.
Is surgical gloves manufacturing profitable?
In our illustrative sample, a 32,000 pairs per day unit earns ₹109 lakh net profit on ₹880 lakh sales in Year 3. That is a 25% return on investment, with break-even at about 40% of capacity. Real margins depend on latex prices, rejection rates, tender prices and how fast government buyers pay.
Can I get a PMEGP or bank loan for a surgical gloves unit?
PMEGP covers manufacturing projects only up to ₹50 lakh, which is too small for a licensed sterile glove line. Most units take an MSME term loan with a cash credit limit. Eligible micro and small units can get collateral-free cover under CGTMSE, whose ceiling is now ₹10 crore. Lenders ask for a project report with projections and DSCR.
Is the surgical gloves project report PDF free, and can I use it for a loan?
The sample 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 and not based on a real project, so do not submit it to a bank. For a loan, NPCS prepares a report for your own capacity, location and lender.
Sources and references
- Risk classification of medical devices: personal protective equipmentCentral Drugs Standard Control Organisation, checked Oct 2026
- Regulatory pathway under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, checked Oct 2026
- IS 13422:2024 Single-use sterile rubber surgical gloves, specificationBureau of Indian Standards, checked Oct 2026
- Recommendations of the 56th meeting of the GST CouncilMinistry of Finance, Press Information Bureau, checked Oct 2026
- Orange category of industries (revised 2020)Central Pollution Control Board, via Puducherry Pollution Control Committee, checked Oct 2026
- Prime Minister's Employment Generation ProgrammeMSME 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.