§1What this business is
Farmers use diesel engines and pump sets for irrigation and water lifting; they run for long hours and break down suddenly, and farmers often have to carry them to town for repair. The KVIC profile sets up a small village workshop with a welding machine, drilling machine, bench grinder and hand tools so repairs happen close to the fields.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
A trained mechanic in a farming village with many diesel pump sets.
Who it is not for
Someone looking for a large income from this alone.
Advantages
- Tiny investment (under ₹1 L)
- Farmers need quick repairs in the irrigation season
- Can grow into tractor, motor and pump servicing
- Saves farmers trips to town
Drawbacks
- Very small income in the profile
- Work is seasonal
- Shift to electric and solar pumps reduces diesel work
- Hard, greasy physical work
Skills you need
- Diesel engine overhaul
- Pump and motor repair
- Welding and fitting
- Dealing with farmers and spare-parts dealers
Why difficulty 1/5: Very small set-up; the mechanic's skill is the whole business.
§3Market
Who buys
- Farmers with diesel pump sets
- Owners of small engines used for water lifting and threshing
How it sells
- Walk-in repairs at the village workshop
- Field visits during the irrigation season
Good to know
- The profile's case is that village-level repair saves farmers the trip to town.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-tool kits, welding machine, drilling machine, bench grinder, working table | 1 lot | ₹30,000 |
From: KVIC Project Profile — Repairs of Diesel Engines & Pump Sets (Gramodyog Rojgar Yojana) (PMEGP)
- Spare parts and consumables₹10,000 a year in the profile
From: KVIC Project Profile — Repairs of Diesel Engines & Pump Sets (Gramodyog Rojgar Yojana) (PMEGP)
Suppliers in Building Business Bazaar
§5Licences & registration
- Udyam
- Shop and establishment registration
- Trade licence from the local body or panchayat
- GST if turnover crosses the limit
§6Schemes & subsidies
The KVIC profile was made for PMEGP; MUDRA Shishu suits a loan of this size.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: KVIC profile: shed 250 sq ft ₹50,000 + equipment ₹30,000 (hand-tool kits, welding machine, drilling machine, bench grinder, working table) + working capital ₹14,500 = ₹94,500; land own.
Working capital: Working capital ₹14,500 per cycle; raw material (spares and consumables) ₹10,000 a year.
Year not printed on the KVIC profile — check current machinery prices.
§8Export potential
This is a local repair service, not an export product.
§9Risks — where people fail
- Seasonal slack
- Credit to farmers
- Shift to solar and electric pumps
- Workplace injuries
§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 diesel engine and pump set repair unit, ask 10 buyers about price and quantity, and get quotations from 3 suppliers.
- Days 31–60: Udyam and the licences you need (Udyam, Shop and establishment 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
There is no episode on this business yet. Shows are coming soon on the Podcast page.
Want to start Diesel Engine and Pump Set Repair?
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Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.