§1What this business is
The plastic base, outer wall, handle ring and lid are injection-moulded from polypropylene; the steel pot is blanked and deep-drawn from 2 mm stainless steel sheet; PU foam is poured between the parts in a mould and cured in an oven at 45–60 °C. Pot and lid are checked, assembled and sold for homes, hotels and restaurants.
Capacity: 600 pieces a day, 1,80,000 a year.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
Someone with plastics or kitchenware trade experience and dealer contacts.
Who it is not for
A first-time founder with a small budget.
Advantages
- Nearly every household and caterer uses hot cases
- Gift and wedding seasons bring bulk demand
- Sizes and designs can be varied
- Uses common materials
Drawbacks
- High machinery cost (moulds and presses)
- Strong brands at every price point
- Net profit only ₹2.83 L in year 1
- PU chemicals need careful handling
Skills you need
- Injection moulding and mould care
- PU foaming
- Sheet-metal pressing
- Selling to dealers
Why difficulty 4/5: Large investment, several processes and a market full of brands.
§3Market
Who buys
- Households
- Hotels, restaurants and caterers
- Gift buyers (weddings and festivals)
How it sells
- Kitchenware and utensil dealers
- Retail shops and online stores
Good to know
- The report prices a case roll at ₹100 in year 1, rising to ₹121.55 in year 5.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mixer (for PP granules and additives) | — | — |
| Injection moulding machine | — | — |
| PU foam mixing and filling machine | — | — |
| Sheet metal blanking press | — | — |
| Deep drawing hydraulic press | — | — |
| Oven for foam curing | — | — |
| Moulds for injection moulding and PU foaming, other ancillary equipment | — | — |
| Plant & machinery total | — | ₹36.00 lakh |
From: PMEGP sample project report — Case Rolls (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan)
- Plastic granules (polypropylene) with stabilisers and colour
- 2 mm stainless steel sheet
- Two-part PUF (polyurethane foam) liquid
- Packing material
From: PMEGP sample project report — Case Rolls (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan)
§5Licences & registration
- Udyam
- GST
- Pollution Control Board consent
- Factory licence
- Legal Metrology registration for packed goods
- Trademark (optional)
§6Schemes & subsidies
- PMEGPCentralActive15–35% subsidy
- CGTMSECentralActiveNo collateral, up to ₹10 crore
- Stand-Up IndiaCentralClosed₹10 lakh – ₹1 crore loan
PMEGP (manufacturing up to ₹50 L) fits the ₹43.97 L project; CGTMSE and Stand-Up India for bank credit.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: Plant & machinery ₹36.00 L, furniture ₹0.75 L, working capital ₹7.22 L = ₹43.97 L. A 2,000 sq ft shed, own or rented.
Working capital: Working capital ₹7.22 L; bank finance ₹6.50 L.
Year not printed on the report — check current machinery prices.
§8Export potential
The ITC-HS code depends on the main material and design — confirm it on the DGFT site.
§9Risks — where people fail
- Plastic and steel price rise
- Brand competition
- Mould design mistakes
- Unsold stock
§1030 / 60 / 90-day plan
A general plan that applies to any business. A plan for this business will be added after research.
- Days 1–30: Visit a working case roll (insulated hot case) making unit, ask 10 buyers about price and quantity, and get quotations from 3 suppliers.
- Days 31–60: Udyam and the licences you need (Udyam, GST), a project report (DPR), and the scheme or loan file.
- Days 61–90: Space and machines, trial production, and first deliveries to 10 customers.
§11Who to connect with
Associations, clusters and training institutes — the directory is being built. Connect
§12Watch
There is no episode on this business yet. Shows are coming soon on the Podcast page.
Want to start Case Roll (Insulated Hot Case) Making?
DPR, loan file or registration — ask us on WhatsApp.
¶Sources
Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.