Detailed Project Report
Re-Refining of Used Lubricant Oil
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Prepared on: 26 October 2026 · Prepared with Building Business DPR (buildingbusiness.in)
01 Project at a glance
- Total project cost
- ₹12.18 L
- Term loan from bank
- ₹7.92 L
- Promoter’s contribution
- ₹1.22 L
- Subsidy
- ₹3.05 L
- Sales · Year 3
- ₹0.00 L
- Profit after tax · Year 3
- ₹-5.11 L
- Average DSCR
- -2.02
- 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
Clean used engine and machine oil with heat, acid, clay and filtering so it can be sold again as base oil.
| Main product or service | Re-Refining of Used Lubricant Oil |
|---|---|
| Installed capacity per year (at 100%) | 10,000 units |
04 Market
- Lubricating oil companies (for blending)
- Grease manufacturers
- Transformer industry
- Users of axle, spindle and hydraulic oils
- Direct sale to blending plants
- Supply to grease makers
- Industrial oil traders
05 Plant and machinery
| Item | Qty | ₹ | Total ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decantation tank, 200 litres | 1 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
| Dehydration vessel, 800 litres | 1 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Lead-lined acid treatment plant, 800 litres | 1 | 2,70,000 | 2,70,000 |
| Vacuum heating plant, 500 litres | 1 | 3,00,000 | 3,00,000 |
| 24-plate oil filter press | 1 | 90,000 | 90,000 |
| Blending plant, 500 litres | 1 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
| Testing equipment (× 1 lot) | 1 | 90,000 | 90,000 |
| Coal / sludge-fired furnace | 1 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
| Electrical and water installation (× 1 lot) | 1 | 2,00,000 | 2,00,000 |
| Total | 11,60,000 |
Pre-filled from: PMEGP sample project report — Re-Refining of Used Lubricant (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan); DGFT — ITC(HS) classification of export and import items. Prices in older reports will have gone up — enter today’s quotations.
06 Raw materials
- Used and contaminated lubricating oil — 1,50,000 litres a year at ₹10 a litre; sold by ONGC and IOC through tenders and by vehicle workshops
- 98% oleum (sulphuric acid) — 14,000 litres a year at ₹30 a litre
- Fuller's earth — 9,000 kg a year at ₹50 a kg
- Lime — 900 kg a year at ₹15 a kg
- Antioxidants — 900 litres a year at ₹200 a litre
- Drum seals — 460 a year at ₹20 each
- Coal — 30,000 kg a year mixed with sludge bricks as fuel
07 Cost of project
| ₹ in lakh | |
|---|---|
| Plant and machinery | 11.60 |
| Contingency | 0.58 |
| Total fixed capital | 12.18 |
| Working capital margin | 0.00 |
| Total project cost | 12.18 |
08 Means of finance
| ₹ in lakh | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Promoter’s contribution | 1.22 | 10.0 |
| Subsidy | 3.05 | 25.0 |
| Term loan from bank | 7.92 | 65.0 |
| Total | 12.18 | 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 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| Insurance | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Total cost of operations | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) | -3.18 | -3.18 | -3.18 | -3.18 | -3.18 | -3.18 | -3.18 |
| Depreciation | 1.83 | 1.55 | 1.32 | 1.12 | 0.95 | 0.81 | 0.69 |
| Preliminary expenses written off | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest on term loan | 0.86 | 0.74 | 0.61 | 0.47 | 0.34 | 0.21 | 0.07 |
| Interest on working capital | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | -5.87 | -5.48 | -5.11 | -4.78 | -4.48 | -4.20 | -3.95 |
| Income tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit after tax | -5.87 | -5.48 | -5.11 | -4.78 | -4.48 | -4.20 | -3.95 |
12 Cash flow
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit after tax | -5.87 | -5.48 | -5.11 | -4.78 | -4.48 | -4.20 | -3.95 |
| Depreciation | 1.83 | 1.55 | 1.32 | 1.12 | 0.95 | 0.81 | 0.69 |
| Cash accruals (PAT + depreciation) | -4.04 | -3.93 | -3.79 | -3.66 | -3.53 | -3.39 | -3.26 |
| Term loan repaid | 0.61 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 |
| Owner’s drawings | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Surplus after repayment | -4.65 | -5.14 | -5.01 | -4.88 | -4.74 | -4.61 | -4.48 |
| Cash and bank | -4.65 | -9.80 | -14.81 | -19.68 | -24.43 | -29.04 | -33.51 |
13 Projected balance sheet
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital (own + subsidy) | 4.26 | 4.26 | 4.26 | 4.26 | 4.26 | 4.26 | 4.26 |
| Reserves and surplus | -5.87 | -11.35 | -16.46 | -21.24 | -25.72 | -29.92 | -33.87 |
| Term loan outstanding | 7.31 | 6.09 | 4.87 | 3.65 | 2.44 | 1.22 | 0.00 |
| Working capital loan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total liabilities | 5.70 | -1.00 | -7.33 | -13.33 | -19.02 | -24.44 | -29.61 |
| Net fixed assets | 10.35 | 8.80 | 7.48 | 6.36 | 5.40 | 4.59 | 3.90 |
| 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 | -4.65 | -9.80 | -14.81 | -19.68 | -24.43 | -29.04 | -33.51 |
| Total assets | 5.70 | -1.00 | -7.33 | -13.33 | -19.02 | -24.44 | -29.61 |
14 Ratios and break-even
| Year | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) | -2.17 | -1.62 | -1.74 | -1.88 | -2.04 | -2.24 | -2.47 |
| Break-even (% of capacity used) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cash break-even | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Average DSCR | -2.02 |
|---|---|
| Lowest DSCR | -2.47 |
| Payback period | — |
15 Depreciation
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation | 1.83 | 1.55 | 1.32 | 1.12 | 0.95 | 0.81 | 0.69 |
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 | 7.92 | 0.86 | 0.61 | 7.31 |
| 2 | 7.31 | 0.74 | 1.22 | 6.09 |
| 3 | 6.09 | 0.61 | 1.22 | 4.87 |
| 4 | 4.87 | 0.47 | 1.22 | 3.65 |
| 5 | 3.65 | 0.34 | 1.22 | 2.44 |
| 6 | 2.44 | 0.21 | 1.22 | 1.22 |
| 7 | 1.22 | 0.07 | 1.22 | 0.00 |
17 Licences and registrations
- Udyam
- GST
- Authorisation from the State Pollution Control Board under the Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules (registered re-refiner)
- Consent to establish and operate (red category type activity)
- Fire NOC
- IS 9048 conformity for re-refined engine oil where buyers ask for it
18 Government schemes that may apply
- Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
- Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
19 Sources
- PMEGP sample project report — Re-Refining of Used Lubricant (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan) — https://pmegp.msme.gov.in/Home/DownloadDocument?fileName=Documents/ProjectSampleReport/Re_Refining_of_Used_Lubricant_%28_Samadhan_Projects_%29.pdf
- DGFT — ITC(HS) classification of export and import items — https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/?opt=itchs-import-export
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.