Detailed Project Report
Lemon Juice (Bottled, Fortified)
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Prepared on: 13 November 2026 · Prepared with Building Business DPR (buildingbusiness.in)
01 Project at a glance
- Total project cost
- ₹18.74 L
- Term loan from bank
- ₹12.18 L
- Promoter’s contribution
- ₹1.87 L
- Subsidy
- ₹4.69 L
- Sales · Year 3
- ₹0.00 L
- Profit after tax · Year 3
- ₹-6.32 L
- Average DSCR
- -1.38
- 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
Washing lemons, pressing and filtering the juice, fortifying and homogenising it, and bottling it for kitchens, drink makers and retail.
| Main product or service | Lemon Juice (Bottled, Fortified) |
|---|---|
| Installed capacity per year (at 100%) | 10,000 units |
04 Market
- Households through kirana and supermarkets
- Juice shops, restaurants and caterers
- Squash, cordial and soft-drink makers
- Local distributors and wholesalers
- Direct supply to hotels and caterers
- Online grocery platforms
05 Plant and machinery
| Item | Qty | ₹ | Total ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold store (1,500 kg) | 1 | 4,50,000 | 4,50,000 |
| Lemon washing tank with conveyor (100 kg/hr) | 1 | 2,70,000 | 2,70,000 |
| Fruit juice extractor (continuous) | 1 | 2,20,000 | 2,20,000 |
| Filter press (100 kg/hr) | 1 | 80,000 | 80,000 |
| Inline homogeniser (100 kg/batch) | 1 | 1,80,000 | 1,80,000 |
| Gas-fired kettle, 200 litre | 1 | 1,80,000 | 1,80,000 |
| Insulated juice storage tank | 1 | 1,50,000 | 1,50,000 |
| Bottling line | 1 | 1,45,000 | 1,45,000 |
| Weighing balance | 1 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Accessories | 1 | 90,000 | 90,000 |
| Total | 17,85,000 |
Pre-filled from: NIFTEM-Thanjavur (IIFPT) PMFME model DPR — Lemon Juice. Prices in older reports will have gone up — enter today’s quotations.
06 Raw materials
- Fresh lemons — ₹7 a kg in the DPR; 22% juice recovery; 350–450 kg a day
- Other ingredients (fortificants, preservative) — small quantities; ₹0.10 L in year 2 in the DPR
- Bottles, caps and labels — packing material
07 Cost of project
| ₹ in lakh | |
|---|---|
| Plant and machinery | 17.85 |
| Contingency | 0.89 |
| Total fixed capital | 18.74 |
| Working capital margin | 0.00 |
| Total project cost | 18.74 |
08 Means of finance
| ₹ in lakh | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Promoter’s contribution | 1.87 | 10.0 |
| Subsidy | 4.69 | 25.0 |
| Term loan from bank | 12.18 | 65.0 |
| Total | 18.74 | 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 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 |
| Insurance | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Total cost of operations | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) | -3.35 | -3.35 | -3.35 | -3.35 | -3.35 | -3.35 | -3.35 |
| Depreciation | 2.81 | 2.39 | 2.03 | 1.73 | 1.47 | 1.25 | 1.06 |
| Preliminary expenses written off | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest on term loan | 1.32 | 1.14 | 0.94 | 0.73 | 0.52 | 0.32 | 0.11 |
| Interest on working capital | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | -7.48 | -6.88 | -6.32 | -5.81 | -5.34 | -4.91 | -4.52 |
| Income tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit after tax | -7.48 | -6.88 | -6.32 | -5.81 | -5.34 | -4.91 | -4.52 |
12 Cash flow
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit after tax | -7.48 | -6.88 | -6.32 | -5.81 | -5.34 | -4.91 | -4.52 |
| Depreciation | 2.81 | 2.39 | 2.03 | 1.73 | 1.47 | 1.25 | 1.06 |
| Cash accruals (PAT + depreciation) | -4.67 | -4.49 | -4.28 | -4.08 | -3.87 | -3.67 | -3.46 |
| Term loan repaid | 0.94 | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.87 |
| Owner’s drawings | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Surplus after repayment | -5.60 | -6.37 | -6.16 | -5.95 | -5.75 | -5.54 | -5.33 |
| Cash and bank | -5.60 | -11.97 | -18.13 | -24.08 | -29.83 | -35.37 | -40.70 |
13 Projected balance sheet
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital (own + subsidy) | 6.56 | 6.56 | 6.56 | 6.56 | 6.56 | 6.56 | 6.56 |
| Reserves and surplus | -7.48 | -14.36 | -20.68 | -26.48 | -31.82 | -36.73 | -41.26 |
| Term loan outstanding | 11.25 | 9.37 | 7.50 | 5.62 | 3.75 | 1.87 | 0.00 |
| Working capital loan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total liabilities | 10.33 | 1.57 | -6.62 | -14.30 | -21.51 | -28.30 | -34.70 |
| Net fixed assets | 15.93 | 13.54 | 11.51 | 9.78 | 8.32 | 7.07 | 6.01 |
| 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 | -5.60 | -11.97 | -18.13 | -24.08 | -29.83 | -35.37 | -40.70 |
| Total assets | 10.33 | 1.57 | -6.62 | -14.30 | -21.51 | -28.30 | -34.70 |
14 Ratios and break-even
| Year | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) | -1.48 | -1.11 | -1.19 | -1.29 | -1.40 | -1.53 | -1.69 |
| Break-even (% of capacity used) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cash break-even | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Average DSCR | -1.38 |
|---|---|
| Lowest DSCR | -1.69 |
| Payback period | — |
15 Depreciation
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation | 2.81 | 2.39 | 2.03 | 1.73 | 1.47 | 1.25 | 1.06 |
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 | 12.18 | 1.32 | 0.94 | 11.25 |
| 2 | 11.25 | 1.14 | 1.87 | 9.37 |
| 3 | 9.37 | 0.94 | 1.87 | 7.50 |
| 4 | 7.50 | 0.73 | 1.87 | 5.62 |
| 5 | 5.62 | 0.52 | 1.87 | 3.75 |
| 6 | 3.75 | 0.32 | 1.87 | 1.87 |
| 7 | 1.87 | 0.11 | 1.87 | 0.00 |
17 Licences and registrations
- Udyam registration
- GST registration
- FSSAI licence or registration
- Trade licence or factory permission from the local body
- Legal Metrology registration for packaged goods
18 Government schemes that may apply
- PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME)
- 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
- NIFTEM-Thanjavur (IIFPT) PMFME model DPR — Lemon Juice — https://niftem-t.ac.in/pmfme/dpr-ljuice.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.