§1What this business is
Slot paper is inserted and stators are wound on automatic machines, shafts and bearings are pressed in, blades are angled, and motor and body parts are assembled on an overhead conveyor, then tested for voltage and speed. The report plans 80 fans a day. Buyers are electrical shops, appliance dealers and wholesalers, with peak sales in summer and in rural areas.
Capacity: 80 fans a day on a 10-hour shift; only 35% in year 1.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
An electrical-goods trader or technician who knows parts suppliers and dealers.
Who it is not for
Someone who cannot fund stock built up before summer.
Advantages
- Needed in every home, shop and office in summer
- Popular in rural areas — portable and cheap
- Assembly from bought-in parts keeps machinery simple
- Report expects the market to grow at 3.3% a year
Drawbacks
- Sales are seasonal, peaking in summer
- Big brands and cheap imports compete
- Copper winding wire prices swing
- Energy-efficiency and safety rules apply
Skills you need
- Motor winding and testing
- Assembly-line management
- Parts sourcing
- Dealer sales before the season
Why difficulty 3/5: Assembly is manageable; seasonal sales and brand competition are hard.
§3Market
Who buys
- Households, especially in rural areas
- Shops, offices, schools and hospitals
- Factories and workshops
How it sells
- Electrical and appliance dealers
- Wholesalers
- Online marketplaces
Good to know
- The report says table fans are made in 200, 300 and 400 mm sweeps, and 400 mm is the most common.
- It says table fans are used widely in rural areas where there is no ceiling overhead, and because they are portable.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead conveyor | 1 | ₹6,25,000 |
| Slot paper inserting machine | 2 | ₹3,80,000 (₹1,90,000 each) |
| Automatic stator winding machine | 1 | ₹2,95,000 |
| Shaft pressing machine | 1 | ₹1,25,000 |
| Bearing pressing machine | 1 | ₹42,000 |
| Testing panel | 1 | ₹22,500 |
| Blade angling machine | 1 | ₹21,500 |
| Tachometer | 1 | ₹15,500 |
| High voltage resistance tester | 1 | ₹13,500 |
| Soldering pot | 1 | ₹6,500 |
From: PMEGP sample project report — Table Fan (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan)
- Electrical parts: stator core, winding wire, wires, switch, power cord, control panel, capacitor
- Fan parts: front and rear grills, motor shaft, base plate, swing mechanism, blades, rotor
- Consumables: nuts and bolts, paint, solder wire, insulating material
From: PMEGP sample project report — Table Fan (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan)
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§5Licences & registration
- Udyam
- GST
- Check BIS and BEE star-labelling rules for table fans (IS 555) before launch
- Trade licence
- Trademark for your brand
§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 (the report was made for it), MUDRA up to ₹20 L, CGTMSE for a collateral-free loan, Stand-Up India for SC/ST or women founders.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: PMEGP sample report: plant & machinery ₹15.46 L, furniture ₹1.00 L, working capital ₹6.79 L = ₹23.25 L. Premises own or rented.
Working capital: Working capital ₹6.79 L (bank CC ₹6.11 L): 15 days of parts and finished fans, 14 days' credit to buyers.
Year not printed on the report — check current machinery prices.
§8Export potential
Confirm the HS code in the DGFT ITC(HS) lookup before you export
Export council / board: EEPC India
- Confirm the 8-digit ITC(HS) line with DGFT or your customs broker.
§9Risks — where people fail
- Copper price rise
- Weak summer season
- Warranty returns
- Brand competition
§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 table fan manufacturing unit 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
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Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.