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Dal Mill (Pulses Processing) Project Report

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Starting a dal mill (pulses processing) under NIC 10615 is a profitable food processing venture, especially with government schemes like PMFME, PMEGP, and CGTMSE. This page provides a comprehensive 2025 project report tailored for Indian entrepreneurs and CAs seeking bank loans. A bank-ready project report is crucial for loan approval—it includes CMA data, DSCR, 5-year financial projections, machinery details, and working capital assessment. Whether you're setting up in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, or Rajasthan, this guide covers project cost (₹15 Lakh to ₹1 Crore), subsidy eligibility, and step-by-step documentation. Use this to prepare a robust loan application under MUDRA or Stand-Up India.

₹15 Lakh–1 Cr
Typical Project Cost
10615
NIC Code
PMFME
Best-fit Scheme
manufacturing
Segment
≥ 1.50
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Eligibility for Dal Mill Loan Under PMFME & PMEGP

To qualify for a dal mill loan under PMFME (Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises), you must be an individual, partnership, or private limited company with a valid FSSAI license. PMEGP (Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme) requires the applicant to be at least 18 years old, with a minimum education of 8th standard. For both schemes, the project should be a new unit or expansion of an existing micro food processing enterprise. CGTMSE coverage is available for loans up to ₹2 Crore without collateral. Priority is given to SC/ST, women, and entrepreneurs from aspirational districts. Ensure your business plan includes pulses processing (toor, moong, chana, urad) with a minimum capacity of 500 kg per day.

Project Cost & Financing for Dal Mill (₹15 Lakh–1 Crore)

A typical dal mill project cost breaks down as: land & building (₹3–10 Lakh), plant & machinery (₹8–30 Lakh for dal mill machine, grader, polisher, elevator), electrical installation (₹1–3 Lakh), and working capital (₹3–10 Lakh for raw pulses inventory). For a 1 ton/day capacity, total cost is around ₹25 Lakh. Financing: 25% margin money (subsidy under PMFME covers 35% of eligible project cost up to ₹10 Lakh; PMEGP subsidy is 15–35% based on category). Bank loan covers 65–75% via term loan and cash credit. DSCR should be above 1.5. Use CMA data to show profitability—net profit margin of 8–12% is typical.

Documents Required for Dal Mill Bank Loan

Essential documents: 1) Project report with 5-year financial projections (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow). 2) CMA data (current ratio, DSCR, debt-equity ratio). 3) KYC of promoters (Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID). 4) Land documents (lease/ownership, NOC from local authority). 5) Machinery quotations from suppliers. 6) FSSAI registration/license. 7) GST registration (if turnover > ₹40 Lakh). 8) Caste certificate (if applying under SC/ST category for subsidy). 9) Experience certificate or training in food processing. 10) Bank statement of last 6 months. For PMFME, also submit a detailed project report (DPR) in the prescribed format.

Step-by-Step Process to Start a Dal Mill in 2025

1) Market research: Identify demand for split pulses in your region (e.g., toor dal in Gujarat, chana dal in Rajasthan). 2) Choose location: Near pulse-producing areas or mandis to reduce raw material cost. 3) Register business: Obtain Udyam Aadhaar, GST, FSSAI. 4) Prepare project report: Use our template with CMA data and DSCR. 5) Apply for loan: Approach banks like SBI, PNB, or regional rural banks under PMFME/PMEGP. 6) Purchase machinery: From reputed manufacturers (e.g., Bharat Agro, Om Engineering). 7) Set up unit: Install machinery, electrical, and water supply. 8) Hire staff: 3–5 workers for cleaning, grading, polishing, packing. 9) Start production: Source raw pulses, process, and sell to local retailers or wholesale. 10) Claim subsidy: After loan disbursement, submit utilization certificate to the nodal agency.

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Every report is formatted to the exact standards required by Indian banks and government departments.

  • Executive Summary with scheme-specific highlights
  • Promoter profile & KYC details
  • Business description & market analysis
  • Machinery & equipment list with quotations
  • Raw material & manpower planning
  • 5-year financial projections (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • CMA Data in IBA-approved format
  • Working Capital Assessment — Tandon Method II (RBI norms)
  • Loan repayment schedule with DSCR ≥ 1.25
  • SWOT analysis
  • Declarations & undertakings as per scheme guidelines

Eligibility Checklist

  • Anyone planning a dal mill in India
  • Valid Aadhaar & PAN
  • Eligible for PMFME, PMEGP, CGTMSE
  • Udyam (MSME) registration recommended
  • New or existing business
  • Premises with basic utilities
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of a dal mill?

A typical dal mill project costs ₹15 Lakh–1 Cr depending on scale, location and machinery. The report breaks down land/building, machinery, working capital and pre-operative costs.

Which scheme & how much loan for a dal mill?

PMFME, PMEGP, CGTMSE are commonly used. Banks fund ~75–90% of project cost as term loan + working capital.

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What is the minimum project cost for a dal mill under PMEGP?

Under PMEGP, the minimum project cost is ₹15 Lakh for general category and ₹10 Lakh for special categories (SC/ST/OBC/women). However, for a viable dal mill, a project cost of ₹20–25 Lakh is recommended to include a grader, polisher, and packaging unit.

Can I get a subsidy for a dal mill in Uttar Pradesh?

Yes, under PMFME, UP offers a 35% subsidy on eligible project cost up to ₹10 Lakh. Additionally, the UP government provides a 25% capital subsidy under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarozgar Yojana. For PMEGP, subsidy ranges from 15% to 35% based on category.

What is the typical DSCR required for a dal mill loan?

Banks typically require a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) of at least 1.5 for term loans. For a dal mill with a 20% net profit margin, DSCR can be 1.8–2.2. Ensure your CMA projections show sufficient cash flow to cover principal and interest.

How long does it take to get a bank loan for a dal mill?

Under PMFME, loan processing takes 30–45 days after submission of a complete project report. PMEGP loans are processed within 60 days. Delays occur if land documents or FSSAI license are pending. Use our ready project report to speed up the process.

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