Pickle / Papad Unit for ₹6.84 lakh: Cost & Subsidy (2026)
As per the government model report, the basic Pickle / Papad Unit (400 kg/day) costs ₹6.84 lakh. A small business making home-style pickles and papad. 15–35% margin money subsidy (PMEGP) — up to ₹1.71
As per the government model report, the basic Pickle / Papad Unit (400 kg/day) costs ₹6.84 lakh. A small business making home-style pickles and papad. 15–35% margin money subsidy (PMEGP) — up to ₹1.71 lakh support; your share is about ₹68 thousand. 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 ₹6.84 lakh
From your pocket only ₹68 thousand — the subsidy is credited to your loan account.
What does the money go into?
- Machinery₹3.5 lakh
- Other/remaining cost₹50 thousand
- Working capital₹2.84 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 + subsidy15–35% margin money subsidy (PMEGP)
- Produce and sellAfter fixing numbers with your prices
04Who is it right for?
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06Frequently asked questions
How much capital do I need to start?
The government model is ₹6.8 lakh; PMEGP can give 15–35% margin money subsidy.
What government support is there for the Pickle / Papad Unit?
15–35% margin money subsidy on project cost (higher for rural/special categories), with a bank loan.
How much can the Pickle / Papad 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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