Cashew Processing Unit for ₹38.9 lakh: Cost & Subsidy (2026)
As per the government model report, the basic Cashew Processing Unit (25 kg/hour) costs ₹38.9 lakh. A plant to turn raw cashew into clean cashew kernels. 35% subsidy, max ₹10 lakh (PMFME) — up to ₹8.4
As per the government model report, the basic Cashew Processing Unit (25 kg/hour) costs ₹38.9 lakh. A plant to turn raw cashew into clean cashew kernels. 35% subsidy, max ₹10 lakh (PMFME) — up to ₹8.42 lakh support; your share is about ₹3.89 lakh. The report's selling prices look higher than today's market, so check profit with your district's prices.
01Where will the money come from?
Total cost ₹38.9 lakh
From your pocket only ₹3.89 lakh — the subsidy is credited to your loan account.
What does the money go into?
- Building/civil₹1.5 lakh
- Machinery₹20.4 lakh
- Other/remaining cost₹2.14 lakh
- Working capital₹14.8 lakh
02How much will it earn?
Profit depends on these 3 things
- Raw material/input prices in your district
- At what price and to whom you will sell
- How many days a year and at what capacity the unit runs
Send us your district's prices — we will work out the real numbers.
035 steps to start
- Get trainedLearn the work, find buyers
- Prepare the siteShed/room, power, water
- Get a DPR madeProject report as the bank needs it
- Apply for loan + subsidy35% subsidy, max ₹10 lakh (PMFME)
- Produce and sellAfter fixing numbers with your prices
04Who is it right for?
053 mistakes that cause losses
06Frequently asked questions
Where does most of the money go?
In buying raw cashew — this model has about ₹14.8 lakh of working capital.
What government support is there for the Cashew Processing Unit?
35% of eligible cost (machinery, technical civil work), max ₹10 lakh; linked to a bank loan, not on working capital.
How much can the Cashew Processing Unit earn?
The report's prices look high; we work out the numbers with your district's raw-material and selling prices.
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Last checked: 01-10-2026. Figures are based on government model reports and are indicative; get fresh quotes and local prices before the DPR. The bank decides the loan/subsidy — we help you prepare. Depends on the scheme continuing.
Utkrishi Team
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