§1What this business is
Resin, pigment and solvent are mixed into a mill base, milled to disperse the pigment, blended with more resin and additives to set the shade, filtered and filled into containers. Enamel dries hard and glossy and resists moisture, so it is used on grills, doors, furniture and outdoor surfaces.
Capacity: Quantity not printed; first year at 45% capacity with sales of ₹102.84 lakh.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
Someone from the paint or hardware trade with dealer contacts.
Who it is not for
Someone who cannot handle flammable chemicals safely.
Advantages
- Steady demand from fabricators, painters and hardware shops
- Simple mixing process
- Shades can be made to order
- Low break-even (33%)
Drawbacks
- Raw material is about two-thirds of sales
- Big paint brands dominate shop shelves
- Solvents are flammable
- Shade matching needs skill
Skills you need
- Paint formulation and shade matching
- Quality testing (gloss, drying, coverage)
- Dealer and contractor sales
- Fire safety
Why difficulty 3/5: Process is simple, but fire safety and brand competition need care.
§3Market
Who buys
- Painters and contractors
- Fabricators, furniture and gate makers
- Households
How it sells
- Hardware and paint shops
- Direct supply to contractors and workshops
Good to know
- The report notes enamel suits surfaces exposed to weather or frequent washing, though powder coating has replaced baked enamel in much of industry.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing machine | 1 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Blending machine | 1 | ₹4,00,000 |
| Paint filter machine | 1 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Filling machine | 1 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Packaging machine | 1 | ₹4,00,000 |
From: PMEGP sample project report — Enamel Paints (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan)
- Binder (resin)
- Pigments
- Solvents
- Additives
- Tins and containers
From: PMEGP sample project report — Enamel Paints (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan)
In our raw material database
§5Licences & registration
- Udyam registration
- GST registration
- Fire safety NOC (listed in the report)
- Pollution Control Board NOC (listed in the report)
- Trade licence from the local body
- Factory licence if worker numbers cross the Factories Act limit
- Legal Metrology registration for pre-packed goods
- Trademark for your brand name (optional)
§6Schemes & subsidies
- PMEGPCentralActive15–35% subsidy
- MudraCentralActiveLoan up to ₹20 lakh, no collateral
- CGTMSECentralActiveNo collateral, up to ₹10 crore
PMEGP fits (the report was made for it); MUDRA gives loans up to ₹20 lakh; CGTMSE lets the bank lend without collateral.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: Plant & machinery ₹14.00 lakh, other assets ₹1.00 lakh, working capital ₹3.74 lakh = ₹18.74 lakh. Premises rented.
Working capital: Working capital ₹3.74 lakh, of which the bank loan is ₹3.37 lakh.
Year not printed on the report — check current machinery prices.
§8Export potential
The project report gives no HS code — find the right 8-digit ITC(HS) code on the DGFT website before you export.
§9Risks — where people fail
- Resin and solvent price swings
- Fire
- Brand competition
- Dealer credit
§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 enamel paint manufacturing 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
There is no episode on this business yet. Shows are coming soon on the Podcast page.
Want to start Enamel Paint Manufacturing?
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.