§1What this business is
Copper wire is cut and stripped, USB connectors are soldered on, the ends are injection-moulded in plastic, each cord is tested, laser-marked, wound and bundled. Cords go with phones, computers, cameras and printers.
Capacity: 1,600 cords a day; the report runs at 35% in year 1.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
Someone in the mobile-accessory trade with access to wholesalers.
Who it is not for
Someone without a sales channel — unbranded cables are hard to sell retail.
Advantages
- Every phone owner needs spare cables
- Small, light product — cheap to ship
- Machines are compact and fit in a small shed
- Can supply mobile-accessory brands as job work
Drawbacks
- Cheap imports set the market price
- Connector types change fast (Type-C replaced micro USB)
- Margins are thin — 5–8% in the report
- Wireless charging may cut demand
Skills you need
- Soldering and electrical testing
- Injection moulding
- Wholesale and B2B selling
- Sourcing connectors and wire
Why difficulty 3/5: Simple process but a crowded, price-driven market.
§3Market
Who buys
- Mobile and computer accessory shops
- Accessory brands buying on job work
- Electronics wholesalers
How it sells
- Wholesale markets
- Online marketplaces
- Direct supply to brands
Good to know
- The report says faster USB standards drive demand, while wireless charging and Type-C changes hold it back.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Injection moulding machine | 1 | ₹8,00,000 |
| Electrical performance testing machine | 1 | ₹1,50,000 |
| Wire cutting and stripping machine | 1 | ₹50,000 |
| USB connector soldering machine | 1 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Laser printing machine | 1 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Wire twister | 1 | ₹50,000 |
| Cord winding and bundling machine (automatic or semi-automatic) | 1 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Other equipment | 1 lot | ₹50,000 |
From: PMEGP sample project report — USB Cord (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan)
- Plastic granulesfor moulding the cable ends
- USB male and female connectorsseveral connector types
- Copper wirethe report notes copper or silver conductors
From: PMEGP sample project report — USB Cord (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan)
In our raw material database
§5Licences & registration
- Udyam registration
- GST
- BIS certification or registration if a quality control order covers your product — check the current list
- Trademark for your brand (optional)
§6Schemes & subsidies
- PMEGPCentralActive15–35% subsidy
- CGTMSECentralActiveNo collateral, up to ₹10 crore
- Stand-Up IndiaCentralClosed₹10 lakh – ₹1 crore loan
PMEGP fits a ₹24.03 L manufacturing unit; CGTMSE for collateral-free credit; Stand-Up India for SC/ST and women founders.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: Plant & machinery ₹16.00 L + furniture ₹0.80 L + working capital ₹7.23 L = ₹24.03 L (land own or rented). Finance: term loan ₹15.12 L, working-capital loan ₹6.51 L, own ₹2.40 L.
Working capital: Working capital ₹7.23 L (bank ₹6.51 L) — 15 days of raw material plus stock and credit.
Year not printed on the report — check current machinery prices.
§8Export potential
Export council / board: Not verified yet
- No HS code or export body has been checked against an official list yet.
§9Risks — where people fail
- Price war with imports
- Stock of outdated connector types
- Copper price rise
- Returns for weak charging speed
§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 usb cable 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), 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 USB Cable Manufacturing?
DPR, loan file or registration — ask us on WhatsApp.
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Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.