§1What this business is
Crimp terminals are stamped from plated brass or phosphor-bronze strip on a precision press, pressed onto wires by hand tools or semi-automatic crimping machines, and pushed into moulded plastic housings. Each connector is tested before packing. The report says these connectors mainly join printed circuit boards inside electronic equipment, and that demand grew with computers and telecom. Products are made to each customer's specification.
Capacity: 75,00,000 connectors a year worth ₹75.00 L, single shift; 60% use in year 1, 80% in year 2, full from year 3.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
An electronics or electrical engineer with contacts among equipment and wiring-harness makers.
Who it is not for
Someone without buyer orders in hand — connectors are made to specification, not for open-market stock.
Advantages
- Every electronic and telecom product needs connectors
- Made to order, so a unit can serve many kinds of buyers
- The report shows a 14.86% margin on sales
- Test facilities of state ETDCs and STQC labs can be used
Drawbacks
- The report says plant and much raw material must be imported
- Each buyer has its own specification, so dies and tooling change often
- Big connector brands already supply most equipment makers
Skills you need
- Precision press tools and crimp quality (no under- or over-crimp)
- Electrical testing: contact resistance, insulation, breakdown voltage
- Import buying and selling to OEMs
Why difficulty 4/5: Imported machines and material, precision tooling and made-to-order selling.
§3Market
Who buys
- Makers of computers, telecom and other electronic equipment
- Wiring-harness and PCB assembly units
How it sells
- Direct supply against buyer specifications
- Electronic component distributors
Good to know
- The report says there are few makers of crimp connectors in India and good export potential.
- It advises ISO 9000 accreditation to improve quality and win exports.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical injection moulding machine (imported) | 1 | ₹5,00,000 |
| Air wire stripper (imported) | 1 | ₹90,000 |
| Wire twisting machine (imported) | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Wire stripping machine (imported) | 1 | ₹25,000 |
| Semi-automatic soldering machine | 1 | ₹25,000 |
| Applicator (imported) | 1 | ₹25,000 |
| Air press (imported) | 1 | ₹55,000 |
| Terminating machine (imported) | 1 | ₹80,000 |
| Precision punch (imported) | 1 set | ₹60,000 |
| Milli-ohm meter | 4 | ₹50,000 |
| Insulation tester (megger) | 1 | ₹5,000 |
| High-voltage breakdown tester | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Insertion and withdrawal force tester | 4 | ₹48,000 |
| Testing gauge for crimp system | 4 | ₹32,000 |
From: DC-MSME project profile — Crimped Wire Connectors (2003)
- Plastic parts (imported)₹2,80,000 a month in the report
- Brass / phosphor-bronze strips (imported)₹46,000 a month
- Plastic moulding powder₹36,000 a month, Indian
- PVC wires₹34,000 a month
- Consumables and packing₹25,000 a month
From: DC-MSME project profile — Crimped Wire Connectors (2003)
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§5Licences & registration
- Udyam registration
- GST registration
- State Pollution Control Board consent where the state requires it (soldering fumes, cleaning solvents)
- Import Export Code (IEC) for importing machines and material
- BIS certification only if a Quality Control Order covers your connector type — check with BIS
§6Schemes & subsidies
- PMEGPCentralActive15–35% subsidy
- MudraCentralActiveLoan up to ₹20 lakh, no collateral
- CGTMSECentralActiveNo collateral, up to ₹10 crore
- Stand-Up IndiaCentralClosed₹10 lakh – ₹1 crore loan
PMEGP fits (₹26.97 L, under the ₹50 L manufacturing limit); MUDRA up to ₹20 L; CGTMSE for a loan without collateral; Stand-Up India for SC/ST and women founders.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: Fixed capital ₹12.39 L (machinery and test equipment, electrification ₹1.04 L, tools ₹15,000, office equipment ₹75,000, pre-operative ₹10,000) + working capital for 3 months ₹14.58 L = ₹26.97 L. Building rented (₹48,000 a year).
Working capital: Working capital for 3 months ₹14.58 L; raw material alone is ₹4.21 L a month, much of it imported.
Profile prepared in 2002–03 — machinery, material and selling prices will be much higher now.
§8Export potential
Confirm the HS code in the DGFT ITC(HS) lookup before you export
Export council / board: EPCES (Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council)
- Confirm the 8-digit ITC(HS) line with DGFT or your customs broker before shipping.
- You need an Import Export Code (IEC) from DGFT before the first shipment.
§9Risks — where people fail
- Import price and exchange-rate swings on plastic parts and strips
- Rejected lots for loose or damaged crimps
- Fast technology change in electronics packaging
§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 crimped wire connectors unit, ask 10 buyers about price and quantity, and get quotations from 3 suppliers.
- Days 31–60: Udyam and the licences you need (Udyam registration, GST registration), 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
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Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.