§1What this business is
The KVIC profile describes the traditional method: letter types are set in an iron composing stand, a plaster-of-Paris mould is made and heated on a kerosene stove, a rubber sheet is pressed into the mould by hand press, and the rubber die is glued with a cushion onto a metal piece and fitted to a wooden handle. Every office, business, school and hospital needs stamps.
Capacity: Output valued at ₹4.04 L cost of production a year at full capacity.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
Someone who wants a small shop near courts, offices or a market.
Who it is not for
Someone looking for a large, fast-growing business.
Advantages
- Tiny investment (₹1.62 L)
- Every office and shop is a customer
- Made to order, so no unsold stock
- Can add visiting cards and seals later
Drawbacks
- Small total income
- Self-inking and polymer stamps from newer machines compete
- Needs a shop location with footfall
- Hand work limits volume
Skills you need
- Type setting and layout
- Careful hand work
- Customer dealing
- Quick delivery
Why difficulty 1/5: Small, simple hand work with low investment.
§3Market
Who buys
- Offices and business houses
- Educational institutions and hospitals
- Private firms and individuals
How it sells
- Walk-in shop orders
- Stationery shops taking orders
Good to know
- The profile says price depends on the stamp's size and shape.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment set: lead letter types, case stands, hand press, hand cutter, iron composing stand, wooden frame, kerosene stove, metal tray | 1 set | ₹90,000 (whole set) |
From: KVIC Project Profile — Rubber Stamps (PMEGP)
- Rubber sheet, cushion sheet, iron sheet, wooden handlestotal raw material ₹96,000 a year
- Synthetic adhesive, plaster of Paris, whitening powderfor moulds and fixing
§5Licences & registration
- Udyam registration
- GST if turnover crosses the limit
- Shop and establishment registration / trade licence
§6Schemes & subsidies
- PMEGPCentralActive15–35% subsidy
- MudraCentralActiveLoan up to ₹20 lakh, no collateral
- CM YUVAUPActiveUp to ₹5 lakh, interest-free
- CGTMSECentralActiveNo collateral, up to ₹10 crore
PMEGP, MUDRA (Shishu) and CM-YUVA (UP, up to ₹5 L) all fit this ₹1.62 L unit; CGTMSE for a collateral-free loan.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: KVIC profile ₹1.62 L = equipment ₹90,000 + working capital ₹72,000. Land own; no workshed cost.
Working capital: Working capital ₹72,000; raw material ₹96,000 a year.
Year not printed on the KVIC profile — check current machinery prices.
§8Export potential
Confirm the HS code in the DGFT ITC(HS) lookup before you export
- Made-to-order stamps are a local service; exports are not a realistic channel for a small unit.
§9Risks — where people fail
- Shift to digital documents
- Competition from modern stamp machines
- Kerosene stove fire risk
- Misuse of official seals — keep order records
§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 rubber stamps 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 if turnover crosses the limit), 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 Rubber Stamps?
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.