Detailed Project Report
Automobile Control Cables
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Prepared on: 27 October 2026 · Prepared with Building Business DPR (buildingbusiness.in)
01 Project at a glance
- Total project cost
- ₹4.52 L
- Term loan from bank
- ₹2.94 L
- Promoter’s contribution
- ₹0.45 L
- Subsidy
- ₹1.13 L
- Sales · Year 3
- ₹0.00 L
- Profit after tax · Year 3
- ₹-3.71 L
- Average DSCR
- -5.12
- Break-even (% of capacity used)
- —
02 Promoter and unit
| Promoter name | — |
|---|---|
| Business / firm name | — |
| Legal form | Proprietorship |
| Address of the unit | — |
| Applicant category | General · Rural |
03 The project
Make brake, clutch and accelerator cables for scooters, motorcycles and auto-rickshaws for the spare-parts market.
| Main product or service | Automobile Control Cables |
|---|---|
| Installed capacity per year (at 100%) | 10,000 units |
04 Market
- Mechanics and two-wheeler service stations
- Owners of scooters, motorcycles, mopeds and auto-rickshaws
- Auto-parts dealers and shops
- Dozen packs in printed poly bags
05 Plant and machinery
| Item | Qty | ₹ | Total ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wire twisting machine (19 bobbins, 1 HP motor) (× 4) | 1 | 1,60,000 | 1,60,000 |
| Pressure die-casting machine | 1 | 70,000 | 70,000 |
| Compressor (1 HP motor) | 1 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Size cutter | 1 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Flower (end-forming) machine (× 2) | 1 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Hand press | 1 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Reel winder | 1 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Grinder | 1 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Hand cutter (× 2) | 1 | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| Dies for die-casting (× 6) | 1 | 36,000 | 36,000 |
| Shearing machine | 1 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Small bobbins (× 100) | 1 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Big bobbins (× 20) | 1 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Poly bag sealing machine (× 2) | 1 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Jigs, fixtures and other tools (× lump sum) | 1 | 35,000 | 35,000 |
| Installation and taxes (20%) (× —) | 1 | 71,820 | 71,820 |
| Total | 4,30,920 |
Pre-filled from: PMEGP sample project report — Automobile Control Cables (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan). Prices in older reports will have gone up — enter today’s quotations.
06 Raw materials
- Stainless steel wire — 21,600 kg a year at full capacity, ₹200 per kg
- Zinc alloy — 1,800 kg a year, ₹185 per kg (end dipping and stoppers)
- Printed poly bags — printed outside to order (report's basis)
07 Cost of project
| ₹ in lakh | |
|---|---|
| Plant and machinery | 4.31 |
| Contingency | 0.22 |
| Total fixed capital | 4.52 |
| Working capital margin | 0.00 |
| Total project cost | 4.52 |
08 Means of finance
| ₹ in lakh | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Promoter’s contribution | 0.45 | 10.0 |
| Subsidy | 1.13 | 25.0 |
| Term loan from bank | 2.94 | 65.0 |
| Total | 4.52 | 100.0 |
| Working capital loan (outside project cost) | 0.00 |
09 Key assumptions
| Selling price | ₹0 per units |
|---|---|
| Raw material & packing cost | ₹0 per units |
| Capacity used each year | 60% · 70% · 80% · 80% · 80% · 80% · 80% |
| Term loan interest rate (% a year) | 11% · 84 months (Moratorium 6) |
| Working capital method | Turnover method (RBI) · Working capital interest (% a year) 11% |
| Income tax rate | 25% |
| Yearly price and cost rise | 0% |
10 Production and sales
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity used | 60% | 70% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Production (units) | 6,000 | 7,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Sales | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
11 Projected profitability
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Raw material and packing | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Power and fuel | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Salaries and wages | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Rent | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Administration | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Selling and distribution | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Insurance | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Total cost of operations | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) | -2.99 | -2.99 | -2.99 | -2.99 | -2.99 | -2.99 | -2.99 |
| Depreciation | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.26 |
| Preliminary expenses written off | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest on term loan | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.23 | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.03 |
| Interest on working capital | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | -3.99 | -3.85 | -3.71 | -3.59 | -3.47 | -3.37 | -3.28 |
| Income tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit after tax | -3.99 | -3.85 | -3.71 | -3.59 | -3.47 | -3.37 | -3.28 |
12 Cash flow
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit after tax | -3.99 | -3.85 | -3.71 | -3.59 | -3.47 | -3.37 | -3.28 |
| Depreciation | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.26 |
| Cash accruals (PAT + depreciation) | -3.31 | -3.27 | -3.22 | -3.17 | -3.12 | -3.07 | -3.02 |
| Term loan repaid | 0.23 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Owner’s drawings | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Surplus after repayment | -3.54 | -3.72 | -3.67 | -3.62 | -3.57 | -3.52 | -3.47 |
| Cash and bank | -3.54 | -7.26 | -10.93 | -14.55 | -18.12 | -21.65 | -25.12 |
13 Projected balance sheet
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital (own + subsidy) | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.58 |
| Reserves and surplus | -3.99 | -7.84 | -11.55 | -15.13 | -18.61 | -21.98 | -25.25 |
| Term loan outstanding | 2.71 | 2.26 | 1.81 | 1.36 | 0.90 | 0.45 | 0.00 |
| Working capital loan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total liabilities | 0.31 | -3.99 | -8.15 | -12.19 | -16.12 | -19.94 | -23.67 |
| Net fixed assets | 3.85 | 3.27 | 2.78 | 2.36 | 2.01 | 1.71 | 1.45 |
| Preliminary expenses not written off | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Current assets (stock and debtors) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cash and bank | -3.54 | -7.26 | -10.93 | -14.55 | -18.12 | -21.65 | -25.12 |
| Total assets | 0.31 | -3.99 | -8.15 | -12.19 | -16.12 | -19.94 | -23.67 |
14 Ratios and break-even
| Year | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) | -5.50 | -4.11 | -4.41 | -4.76 | -5.17 | -5.66 | -6.24 |
| Break-even (% of capacity used) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cash break-even | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Average DSCR | -5.12 |
|---|---|
| Lowest DSCR | -6.24 |
| Payback period | — |
15 Depreciation
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.26 |
Written-down value method at Income-tax Rules block rates (building 10%, plant & machinery 15%, furniture 10%, computers 40%). Change them if your CA uses other rates.
16 Term loan repayment
| Year | Opening | Interest | Term loan repaid | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.94 | 0.32 | 0.23 | 2.71 |
| 2 | 2.71 | 0.28 | 0.45 | 2.26 |
| 3 | 2.26 | 0.23 | 0.45 | 1.81 |
| 4 | 1.81 | 0.18 | 0.45 | 1.36 |
| 5 | 1.36 | 0.13 | 0.45 | 0.90 |
| 6 | 0.90 | 0.08 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| 7 | 0.45 | 0.03 | 0.45 | 0.00 |
17 Licences and registrations
- Udyam registration
- GST registration
- BIS standard for auto control cables (the report cites IS 1978 — confirm the current standard with BIS)
- Trade licence from the local body
- State pollution board consent (zinc melting and die-casting)
18 Government schemes that may apply
- Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) – Shishu, Kishor, Tarun, Tarun Plus
- Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
19 Sources
- PMEGP sample project report — Automobile Control Cables (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan) — https://pmegp.msme.gov.in/Home/DownloadDocument?fileName=Documents/ProjectSampleReport/Automobile_Control_Cables_%28_Samadhan_Projects_%29.pdf
This report is a projection from the figures entered by the promoter. It is not a bank appraisal or a guarantee of a loan or subsidy. Check every figure with current quotations and your chartered accountant before submitting it.