Starting a manufacturing business in India: FAQ

Start from a product India already imports, so demand is proven: in the Agriculture & food industry the strongest opportunities right now are Fruits nuts and other edible parts of…, Cocoa butter, fat and oil and Bread. Talk to importers about price, quality and lead time, register on Udyam and GST, get an IEC if you will import machinery, then secure a shed and your pollution, factory and fire approvals. Our step-by-step guide on each product page lists the licences, documents, schemes and contacts.

It depends on scale. Typical ranges, covering machinery and first working capital but not land: Varies widely by product and scale: Ask your DIC for a model project report. PMEGP subsidy and collateral-free CGTMSE loans can reduce what you put in yourself.

Most units need Udyam (MSME) and GST registration, Consent to Establish and Operate from the State Pollution Control Board (unless white category), factory registration above the worker threshold, a fire NOC and a trade licence. Many products also need BIS certification before they can be sold.

Start from a product India already imports, so demand is proven: in the Chemicals & pharma industry the strongest opportunities right now are Mineral or chemical fertilisers, phosphatic, Albumins albumints and other albumin drvtvs and Colloidl precious metals. Talk to importers about price, quality and lead time, register on Udyam and GST, get an IEC if you will import machinery, then secure a shed and your pollution, factory and fire approvals. Our step-by-step guide on each product page lists the licences, documents, schemes and contacts.

It depends on scale. Typical ranges, covering machinery and first working capital but not land: Formulation / blending unit: ₹50 lakh – ₹5 crore; Catalyst or additive manufacturing: ₹5 – ₹25 crore; Specialty / fine chemicals (batch reactors): ₹5 – ₹30 crore. PMEGP subsidy and collateral-free CGTMSE loans can reduce what you put in yourself.

Most units need Udyam (MSME) and GST registration, Consent to Establish and Operate from the State Pollution Control Board (unless white category), factory registration above the worker threshold, a fire NOC and a trade licence. For chemicals & pharma specifically, also check: CIB&RC registration, SPCB consent, PESO licence and Environmental Clearance (EC). Many products also need BIS certification before they can be sold.

Start from a product India already imports, so demand is proven: in the Plastics & rubber industry the strongest opportunities right now are Cmpnded rubr unvulcnsd in prmry forms/in…, Waste, parings and scrap of rubber and Self-adhesive plates. Talk to importers about price, quality and lead time, register on Udyam and GST, get an IEC if you will import machinery, then secure a shed and your pollution, factory and fire approvals. Our step-by-step guide on each product page lists the licences, documents, schemes and contacts.

It depends on scale. Typical ranges, covering machinery and first working capital but not land: Injection-moulding unit (2–5 machines): ₹40 lakh – ₹3 crore; Film / sheet extrusion line: ₹2 – ₹10 crore. PMEGP subsidy and collateral-free CGTMSE loans can reduce what you put in yourself.

Most units need Udyam (MSME) and GST registration, Consent to Establish and Operate from the State Pollution Control Board (unless white category), factory registration above the worker threshold, a fire NOC and a trade licence. For plastics & rubber specifically, also check: Plastic packaging EPR registration (CPCB), SPCB consent and BIS certification. Many products also need BIS certification before they can be sold.

Start from a product India already imports, so demand is proven: in the Leather, wood & paper industry the strongest opportunities right now are Trunks, Crbn and Vener shet and shets for plwd. Talk to importers about price, quality and lead time, register on Udyam and GST, get an IEC if you will import machinery, then secure a shed and your pollution, factory and fire approvals. Our step-by-step guide on each product page lists the licences, documents, schemes and contacts.

It depends on scale. Typical ranges, covering machinery and first working capital but not land: Varies widely by product and scale: Ask your DIC for a model project report. PMEGP subsidy and collateral-free CGTMSE loans can reduce what you put in yourself.

Most units need Udyam (MSME) and GST registration, Consent to Establish and Operate from the State Pollution Control Board (unless white category), factory registration above the worker threshold, a fire NOC and a trade licence. Many products also need BIS certification before they can be sold.

Start from a product India already imports, so demand is proven: in the Textiles & apparel industry the strongest opportunities right now are Pile fabrics, Embrdry in the piece, in strips/in motifs and Bed linen. Talk to importers about price, quality and lead time, register on Udyam and GST, get an IEC if you will import machinery, then secure a shed and your pollution, factory and fire approvals. Our step-by-step guide on each product page lists the licences, documents, schemes and contacts.

It depends on scale. Typical ranges, covering machinery and first working capital but not land: Varies widely by product and scale: Ask your DIC for a model project report. PMEGP subsidy and collateral-free CGTMSE loans can reduce what you put in yourself.

Most units need Udyam (MSME) and GST registration, Consent to Establish and Operate from the State Pollution Control Board (unless white category), factory registration above the worker threshold, a fire NOC and a trade licence. Many products also need BIS certification before they can be sold.

Start from a product India already imports, so demand is proven: in the Stone, ceramics & glass industry the strongest opportunities right now are Safety glass, Cermc wares for labrtry etc and Refractory bricks. Talk to importers about price, quality and lead time, register on Udyam and GST, get an IEC if you will import machinery, then secure a shed and your pollution, factory and fire approvals. Our step-by-step guide on each product page lists the licences, documents, schemes and contacts.

It depends on scale. Typical ranges, covering machinery and first working capital but not land: Varies widely by product and scale: Ask your DIC for a model project report. PMEGP subsidy and collateral-free CGTMSE loans can reduce what you put in yourself.

Most units need Udyam (MSME) and GST registration, Consent to Establish and Operate from the State Pollution Control Board (unless white category), factory registration above the worker threshold, a fire NOC and a trade licence. Many products also need BIS certification before they can be sold.

Start from a product India already imports, so demand is proven: in the Metals & gems industry the strongest opportunities right now are Refined copper, Aluminium strctrs and parts of strctrs and Stainless steel in ingots or other primary…. Talk to importers about price, quality and lead time, register on Udyam and GST, get an IEC if you will import machinery, then secure a shed and your pollution, factory and fire approvals. Our step-by-step guide on each product page lists the licences, documents, schemes and contacts.

It depends on scale. Typical ranges, covering machinery and first working capital but not land: Varies widely by product and scale: Ask your DIC for a model project report. PMEGP subsidy and collateral-free CGTMSE loans can reduce what you put in yourself.

Most units need Udyam (MSME) and GST registration, Consent to Establish and Operate from the State Pollution Control Board (unless white category), factory registration above the worker threshold, a fire NOC and a trade licence. Many products also need BIS certification before they can be sold.

Start from a product India already imports, so demand is proven: in the Machinery & electronics industry the strongest opportunities right now are Lithium-ion & other batteries, Semiconductor manufacturing equipment and Knitting & stitch-bonding machines. Talk to importers about price, quality and lead time, register on Udyam and GST, get an IEC if you will import machinery, then secure a shed and your pollution, factory and fire approvals. Our step-by-step guide on each product page lists the licences, documents, schemes and contacts.

It depends on scale. Typical ranges, covering machinery and first working capital but not land: Small assembly unit (SMT line on lease, chargers, LED, harnesses): ₹50 lakh – ₹3 crore; Component manufacturing (connectors, transformers, PCBs): ₹3 – ₹25 crore; Battery pack assembly (Li-ion): ₹1 – ₹10 crore. PMEGP subsidy and collateral-free CGTMSE loans can reduce what you put in yourself.

Most units need Udyam (MSME) and GST registration, Consent to Establish and Operate from the State Pollution Control Board (unless white category), factory registration above the worker threshold, a fire NOC and a trade licence. For machinery & electronics specifically, also check: BIS Compulsory Registration (CRS), E-waste EPR registration (CPCB), Battery waste EPR registration (CPCB) and WPC / TEC approval. Many products also need BIS certification before they can be sold.

Start from a product India already imports, so demand is proven: in the Vehicles & transport industry the strongest opportunities right now are Cars, Motorcycles & scooters and Aircraft launching gear. Talk to importers about price, quality and lead time, register on Udyam and GST, get an IEC if you will import machinery, then secure a shed and your pollution, factory and fire approvals. Our step-by-step guide on each product page lists the licences, documents, schemes and contacts.

It depends on scale. Typical ranges, covering machinery and first working capital but not land: Varies widely by product and scale: Ask your DIC for a model project report. PMEGP subsidy and collateral-free CGTMSE loans can reduce what you put in yourself.

Most units need Udyam (MSME) and GST registration, Consent to Establish and Operate from the State Pollution Control Board (unless white category), factory registration above the worker threshold, a fire NOC and a trade licence. Many products also need BIS certification before they can be sold.

Start from a product India already imports, so demand is proven: in the Instruments & medical industry the strongest opportunities right now are Orthopaedic implants & hearing aids, Wrist-watches and Parts. Talk to importers about price, quality and lead time, register on Udyam and GST, get an IEC if you will import machinery, then secure a shed and your pollution, factory and fire approvals. Our step-by-step guide on each product page lists the licences, documents, schemes and contacts.

It depends on scale. Typical ranges, covering machinery and first working capital but not land: Medical disposables / consumables: ₹1 – ₹10 crore; Orthopaedic implants (with cleanroom): ₹3 – ₹15 crore; Lab / measuring instruments assembly: ₹50 lakh – ₹5 crore. PMEGP subsidy and collateral-free CGTMSE loans can reduce what you put in yourself.

Most units need Udyam (MSME) and GST registration, Consent to Establish and Operate from the State Pollution Control Board (unless white category), factory registration above the worker threshold, a fire NOC and a trade licence. For instruments & medical specifically, also check: Medical device manufacturing licence (CDSCO), ISO 13485 quality system and Legal Metrology registration. Many products also need BIS certification before they can be sold.

Start from a product India already imports, so demand is proven: in the Other manufactures industry the strongest opportunities right now are Monopods, Combs, hair-slides and the like and Pencils. Talk to importers about price, quality and lead time, register on Udyam and GST, get an IEC if you will import machinery, then secure a shed and your pollution, factory and fire approvals. Our step-by-step guide on each product page lists the licences, documents, schemes and contacts.

It depends on scale. Typical ranges, covering machinery and first working capital but not land: Varies widely by product and scale: Ask your DIC for a model project report. PMEGP subsidy and collateral-free CGTMSE loans can reduce what you put in yourself.

Most units need Udyam (MSME) and GST registration, Consent to Establish and Operate from the State Pollution Control Board (unless white category), factory registration above the worker threshold, a fire NOC and a trade licence. Many products also need BIS certification before they can be sold.