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PMFME Scheme
Project Report — 2026

Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises — 35% Credit-Linked Capital Subsidy (max ₹10 lakh) for existing food processing units. Bank-ready project report in 60 seconds.

35% CLCS SubsidyMax ₹10 Lakh Subsidy10% Promoter ContributionAll Food Products

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Are You Eligible for PMFME?

Quick checklist — you need YES on all 4 points

Existing Food Unit
Your food processing unit is already running (not a new startup). Any food product qualifies.
Micro Enterprise
Investment in plant & machinery ≤ ₹1 crore. Udyam Registration as micro enterprise is needed.
Technology Upgrade
You want to buy new machinery, improve packaging, or add quality testing to grow your unit.
FSSAI Ready
You have or are applying for FSSAI license. Basic FSSAI registration is acceptable at application stage.
Note: PMFME is for EXISTING units only. If you're starting a new food business, consider MUDRA Tarun or PMEGP instead — Cred supports all schemes.

How the 35% Subsidy Works

Example: ₹20 lakh project upgrade for a pickle manufacturing unit

ComponentAmount% of Project
Total Project Cost (technology upgrade)₹20,00,000100%
PMFME Subsidy (35% CLCS, max ₹10L)₹7,00,00035%
Bank Term Loan₹11,00,00055%
Promoter Contribution (10%)₹2,00,00010%

Subsidy is released by government directly to bank after loan disbursement and verification of asset creation. The project report Cred generates auto-deducts the subsidy in Means of Finance.

Food Products Covered Under PMFME

Virtually all food processing activities are eligible

Pickle & Preserve
Spices & Masala
Papad & Fryums
Sweets & Mithai
Jaggery & Khandsari
Dairy (Paneer, Ghee)
Bakery & Biscuits
Flour & Grain Mill
Rice & Dal Mill
Oils & Oilseed
Fruit & Veg Processing
Fish & Meat Processing
Honey & Bee Products
Namkeen & Snacks
Ready-to-eat (RTE)

Typical PMFME Project Cost Components

Items that go into your Means of Finance statement

ItemTypical Range
Upgraded Machinery / Equipment₹3,00,000–₹15,00,000
Food-grade containers / packaging line₹50,000–₹2,00,000
Quality testing / lab equipment₹20,000–₹1,00,000
FSSAI compliance upgradation₹10,000–₹50,000
Building renovation / expansion₹50,000–₹3,00,000
Working capital (raw material stock)₹1,00,000–₹5,00,000
Pre-operative & contingency₹20,000–₹80,000
Total Upgrade Project Cost₹5L – ₹28.6L

What Your PMFME Project Report Will Include

PMFME-compliant Means of Finance (35% subsidy auto-deducted)
Existing business financials + post-upgrade projection
Technology upgradation rationale & machinery list
FSSAI compliance section with product safety standards
Before vs After capacity utilization comparison
5-year P&L with DSCR ≥ 1.25 guaranteed
CMA data in IBA format accepted by all PSBs
Loan repayment schedule (MoFPI tie-up format)
SWOT analysis specific to food processing sector
Market analysis for your specific food product
Promoter profile with existing business track record
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FAQs — PMFME Scheme & Project Report

What is the PMFME scheme?

PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) is a Central Government scheme by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). It provides a 35% Credit-Linked Capital Subsidy up to ₹10 lakh per unit for existing micro food processing enterprises to upgrade technology, formalise operations, and get FSSAI licensing. The scheme runs until 2025-26.

Who is eligible for PMFME subsidy?

Only EXISTING micro food processing enterprises are eligible — not new units. The applicant must be: (1) an individual proprietor, SHG member, FPO, or cooperative running a food processing unit, (2) processing any food product — pickles, spices, dairy, bakery, sweets, grains, oilseeds, etc., (3) categorised as 'micro enterprise' under MSME definition (investment in plant & machinery up to ₹1 crore). Udyam registration and FSSAI license/application are required.

What is the loan amount under PMFME?

Under PMFME, the loan amount varies: Individual units can get bank loans from ₹1 lakh to ₹25 lakh for technology upgradation. The government provides 35% Credit-Linked Capital Subsidy (CLCS) — so on a ₹10 lakh project, you get ₹3.5 lakh subsidy and need ₹6.5 lakh from own funds + bank loan. The maximum subsidy per unit is ₹10 lakh, which means the eligible project cost is up to ₹28.6 lakh.

What documents are needed for PMFME project report?

Key documents: (1) Udyam Registration Certificate (micro enterprise), (2) FSSAI license or application proof, (3) Business existence proof — rent deed, utility bills, trade license, (4) Bank account statements (12 months), (5) Aadhaar & PAN of applicant, (6) Detailed Project Report showing technology upgradation plan, (7) Quotations for machinery/equipment, (8) Income/ITR (if available), (9) Caste certificate (for SC/ST preference). The project report must show how the upgrade will improve capacity, quality, and compliance.

Which food businesses qualify for PMFME?

Almost all food processing businesses qualify: Pickles & preserves, Spices & masala powder, Papad & fryums, Dairy products (paneer, ghee, curd), Bakery & biscuits, Sweets & confectionery (mithai, laddoo), Jaggery & khandsari, Flour mill & grain processing, Rice mill & dal mill, Oils & oilseed processing, Fruit & vegetable processing, Fish processing, Honey & bee products, Ready-to-eat/RTE products. The unit must be existing (not a new startup).

What interest rate and tenure does the bank give for PMFME?

Under PMFME, banks typically charge 8.5%–10% per annum interest. Loan tenure is usually 5–7 years (60–84 months). Additionally, MoFPI provides 3% interest subvention through select banks. The DSCR in your project report must be ≥ 1.25 to satisfy bank requirements. Cred automatically generates PMFME-compliant financial projections with correct subsidy deduction from project cost.

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Project cost
₹10,00,000
Term loan sought
₹8,00,000
Promoter's margin
₹2,00,000 (20%)
Average DSCR
5.87 (norm ≥ 1.25)
Break-even
62% of Year-1 sales
Employment
3 existing + 3 new

Project Report

Sharma Electronics & Repair Services

Consumer electronics repair, servicing & spare-parts retail

Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan

SchemeMUDRA Tarun
Loan applied for₹8,00,000
Total project cost₹10,00,000
ConstitutionSole Proprietorship

Submitted to the Branch Manager · Punjab National Bank, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur

01

Executive Summary

Name of the unit
Sharma Electronics & Repair Services
Constitution
Sole Proprietorship
Promoter
Suresh Sharma (34 years)
Address of unit
Shop No. 12, Ground Floor, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur — 302021
Nature of activity
Consumer electronics repair, servicing & spare-parts retail
NIC code
9521 — Repair of consumer electronics
Scheme applied under
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana — Tarun
Total project cost
₹10,00,000
Term loan requested
₹8,00,000 (80%)
Promoter's contribution
₹2,00,000 (20%)
Repayment
60 monthly instalments @ 10.50% p.a.

The unit has been in operation since 2019 and currently services 20–25 jobs a day from a 350 sq.ft. ground-floor shop, with a recorded customer base of 600+ households in the Vaishali Nagar catchment. The promoter proposes to expand the workbench capacity, add board-level diagnostic equipment and carry a spare-parts inventory so that 70% of repairs can be completed same-day instead of the present 3-day turnaround.

The project is assessed at a cost of ₹10.00 lakh, financed by a ₹8.00 lakh MUDRA Tarun term loan and ₹2.00 lakh of promoter's own contribution (20%). At the projected turnover the unit services its debt 5.87 times over on average, against the 1.25 minimum, and breaks even at 62% of Year-1 sales — leaving substantial cushion against a demand shortfall.

Recommendation: the proposal is technically feasible, commercially viable and financially sound. It is recommended for sanction of a term loan of ₹8.00 lakh repayable in 60 monthly instalments.

05

Project Cost

Cost of the project
ParticularsBasisAmount (₹)
Renovation & civil work200 sq.ft. additional area, electrical, ESD flooring1,20,000
Diagnostic & repair equipmentAs per quotations — Annexure IX2,40,000
Computers, software & service tools2 systems, billing software, tool kits80,000
Furniture, air-conditioning & display fixturesCounter, racks, 1.5 T AC60,000
Margin money for working capitalStock, receivables & operating cash5,00,000
Total project cost10,00,000

A 5% contingency is built into the civil and equipment estimates. All capital items are supported by three quotations each.

06

Means of Finance

Means of finance
SourceAmount (₹)% of project cost
Promoter's own contribution2,00,00020.00%
Term loan under MUDRA Tarun8,00,00080.00%
Subsidy / margin money grantNil
Total10,00,000100.00%

Promoter's contribution is held in Savings A/c No. XXXXXX4417 with Punjab National Bank, Vaishali Nagar (statement enclosed). Debt–equity at inception is 4.00 : 1, improving to 1.65 : 1 by the end of Year 1.

For PMEGP, PMFME, NABARD and state-subsidy proposals this section additionally carries the margin-money subsidy workings, the subsidy-adjusted repayment and a second DSCR computed net of subsidy.

07

Machinery & Equipment

Plant, machinery and equipment proposed
EquipmentQtyRate (₹)Amount (₹)
BGA rework station with preheater195,00095,000
Digital storage oscilloscope with probes145,00045,000
Universal IC programmer135,00035,000
Ultrasonic PCB cleaning unit122,00022,000
Soldering / desoldering stations38,00024,000
Precision tool kits & ESD workbench29,50019,000
Total2,40,000

Suppliers: Fine Tools India (Jaipur), Sagar Electronics (Delhi), Techno Instruments (Jaipur). Quotations enclosed at Annexure IX. Delivery within 30 days of sanction; installation by the supplier at no extra cost.

09

Profitability Projections (5 Years)

Projected profit & loss account (₹ in lakh)
ParticularsYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5
Service & repair income24.0028.3232.5736.8041.22
Sale of spares & accessories9.6011.3313.0314.7316.49
Total revenue33.6039.6545.6051.5357.71
Cost of spares & materials (45%)15.1217.8420.5223.1925.97
Gross profit18.4821.8125.0828.3431.74
Salaries & wages6.727.267.848.479.14
Rent1.441.511.591.671.75
Power & fuel0.720.780.830.890.95
Repairs & maintenance0.300.330.360.390.42
Marketing & business promotion0.360.400.440.480.52
Administrative & miscellaneous0.600.660.720.780.84
Insurance0.120.130.140.150.16
Total operating expenses10.2611.0711.9212.8313.78
EBITDA8.2210.7413.1615.5117.96
Depreciation (WDV, as per IT Act)0.860.660.520.420.35
EBIT7.3610.0812.6415.0917.61
Interest on term loan0.780.640.480.310.11
Profit before tax6.589.4412.1614.7817.50
Income tax (as applicable)0.300.620.951.351.80
Profit after tax6.288.8211.2113.4315.70

Revenue grows 18%, 15%, 13% and 12% over the five years, against 22% achieved by the unit in the last audited year. Capacity utilisation moves from 72% to 91%; the projections do not assume any increase in service rates.

10

Repayment Schedule & DSCR

Loan amount
₹8,00,000
Rate of interest
10.50% p.a. (reducing balance)
Tenure
60 months
Moratorium
Nil
Equated monthly instalment
₹17,195
Total interest over the tenure
₹2,31,707
Year-wise repayment schedule (₹)
YearOpening balancePrincipal repaidInterestTotal outgoClosing balance
18,00,0001,28,40477,9372,06,3416,71,596
26,71,5961,42,55563,7872,06,3415,29,041
35,29,0411,58,26548,0772,06,3413,70,776
43,70,7761,75,70630,6352,06,3411,95,070
51,95,0701,95,07011,2722,06,341Nil
Total8,00,0002,31,70710,31,705
Debt service coverage ratio (₹ in lakh)
ParticularsYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5
Profit after tax6.288.8211.2113.4315.70
Add: depreciation0.860.660.520.420.35
Add: interest on term loan0.780.640.480.310.11
Cash available for debt service (A)7.9210.1212.2114.1616.16
Principal repayment1.281.431.581.761.95
Interest0.780.640.480.310.11
Total debt service (B)2.062.072.062.072.06
DSCR (A ÷ B)3.844.895.936.847.84

Average DSCR over the tenure: 5.87. The minimum acceptable to banks is 1.25; the unit crosses that threshold even if Year-1 revenue falls 60% short of projection.

11

Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Projections

Projected balance sheet (₹ in lakh)
ParticularsYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5
LIABILITIES
Capital account (net of drawings)4.087.5012.1117.7424.44
Term loan — long-term portion5.293.711.95
Term loan — current maturity1.431.581.761.95
Sundry creditors (30 days)1.261.491.711.932.16
Other current liabilities & provisions0.300.350.400.450.50
Total12.3614.6317.9322.0727.10
ASSETS
Net fixed assets4.143.482.962.542.19
Stock of spares (45 days)1.862.202.532.863.20
Sundry debtors (10 days)0.921.091.251.411.58
Cash & bank balance5.447.8611.1915.2620.13
Total12.3614.6317.9322.0727.10
Cash flow statement — Year 1 (₹ in lakh)
SourcesAmountApplicationsAmount
Profit after tax6.28Capital expenditure5.00
Depreciation0.86Increase in stock1.86
Increase in creditors & provisions1.56Increase in debtors0.92
Term loan drawn8.00Repayment of term loan1.28
Promoter's capital introduced2.00Drawings4.20
Closing cash & bank5.44
Total18.70Total18.70
12

CMA Data & Working Capital Assessment

Working capital is assessed under the Tandon Committee Method II, the basis used by banks for limits up to ₹5 crore. The workings below are drawn from the Year-1 projections above.

Maximum permissible bank finance (₹ in lakh)
ParticularsAmount
Stock of spares1.86
Sundry debtors0.92
Cash & bank balance5.44
Total current assets (TCA)8.22
Sundry creditors1.26
Other current liabilities & provisions0.30
Current maturity of term loan1.43
Other current liabilities (OCL)2.99
Working capital gap (TCA − OCL)5.23
25% of TCA — stipulated margin2.06
Maximum permissible bank finance (Method II)3.18

No cash-credit limit is sought in this proposal; the assessment is presented because bank officers ask for it. Were the limit of ₹3.18 lakh availed, the current ratio would stand at 1.33 — above the 1.25 stipulated by IBA.

CMA statements included in the full report

  • Form I — particulars of existing and proposed limits
  • Form II — operating statement (actuals and projections)
  • Form III — analysis of the balance sheet
  • Form IV — comparative statement of current assets and current liabilities
  • Form V — computation of maximum permissible bank finance
  • Form VI — fund flow statement
  • Ratio analysis and holding-period statement
13

Key Ratios, Break-Even & SWOT

Key financial indicators
RatioYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Bank norm
Current ratio2.753.263.874.519.36≥ 1.25
Debt–equity ratio1.650.710.310.11Nil≤ 3.00
DSCR3.844.895.936.847.84≥ 1.25
Net profit margin18.7%22.2%24.6%26.1%27.2%
Interest coverage9.415.826.348.7160.1≥ 2.00
Break-even analysis — Year 1 (₹ in lakh)
ParticularsAmount
Fixed costs (salaries, rent, admin, depreciation, interest)10.88
Variable costs (materials, power, maintenance)16.14
Contribution (revenue − variable costs)17.46
P/V ratio51.96%
Break-even sales20.94
Break-even as % of Year-1 revenue62.3%
Cash break-even as % of Year-1 revenue57.4%

Strengths

  • Nine years of promoter experience in the same line of activity; the unit is already running and profitable.
  • Only board-level repair capability in a 3 km catchment of 12,000 households.
  • 85% repeat customers — revenue is recurring rather than one-off.
  • Low fixed-cost base; the shop is rented at ₹12,000 a month with no owned-premises burden.

Weaknesses

  • Technical dependence on the proprietor for complex board-level work.
  • Informal book-keeping to date; a computerised billing and stock system is part of this project.
  • Brand recognition limited to the immediate locality.

Opportunities

  • Right to Repair framework improving access to genuine spares for independent repairers.
  • About 3,000 new households entering the catchment within 1 km.
  • Institutional tie-ups — schools, clinics and offices for annual maintenance contracts.

Threats

  • An authorised brand service centre opening within the catchment.
  • Import-duty-led increases in spare-parts prices.
  • Attrition of trained technicians to larger service chains.
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