Pasta is a basic snacks food of Italian traditional cuisine which is made using dough, water, eggs, vegetables and oil. The dough is kneaded into various shapes some of which are known as penne, spaghetti, farfalle, fettuccine and barbine etc. Pasta is associated with several health benefits owing to a high concentration of iron, vitamins and minerals. Pasta is widely preferred by consumers across the globe since it serves as a convenient cooking option. Currently, the demand for pasta is gaining immense popularity in India, particularly amongst the younger population, due to expansion in food-service restaurants. Food-service restaurants are nowadays providing a combination of Italian and Indian cuisine by cooking pasta with Indian spices in order to appeal to a broader customer base throughout the globe.

Globalisation as well as the growing western influence have popularised Italian cuisine in India among several others, which is the key driver of the Indian pasta market growth. The primary factors catalysing the growth of the pasta market in India include rising urbanisation, changing lifestyles and surging demand for ready-to-eat products. In addition to this, the market is also influenced by an increasing women employment rate coupled with rising disposable incomes. Further, the health-conscious consumers are demanding food products with healthier ingredients, which has led to a rise in the demand for pasta made with whole-wheat, quinoa and gluten-free recipes. Some of the other forces that have been proactive in maintaining the market growth are longer shelf-life and ease of preparation. Moreover, the expansion of online retail stores is another trend pushing the growth of the sector forward. Appealing discounts, a broad range of choices and quick check-out gateways are among the main advantages that are leading customers to turn to online retail systems. Looking forward, it is expected that the pasta market in India to exhibit strong growth in coming years.

The proposed project is that of setting up of Pasta Making Business unit at the proposed location. The potential target customers and market for the proposed set-up would comprise of the customers of local Retail Stores, Departmental Stores, Convenience Stores, Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Fast Food Outlets, Restaurants, Hotels, Canteens and Online Stores etc.  

A Project Report is not only essential for obtaining financial assistance from Bank/ Financial Institution/Funding Agency but also the most important document either to participate in the development schemes of MSME Sector/ Department of Industries or in completing various time consuming government formalities connected with planning and commercial operation of the proposed business project.

This Detail Project Report (DPR)/ Business Plan has been developed in a well-structured PDF Format (Easy to Download, Convert into MS WORD through www.pdftoword.com, Edit for Personalised Customisation and Finally Printing the Report) to be presented as a Ready Project Proposal immediately thereby saving precious time of the promoter in the process of completing requisite formalities in anticipation of setting up the business project. Accordingly, following Project Templates has been deliberately left blank in order to facilitate customisation by the perspective entrepreneurs based on personal requirements and furnish necessary information on actual basis.

§ Project at a Glance                                     :             To be Filled Up as per Personal Requirements.

[Total Capital Expenditure, Working Capital, Estimated Cost of the Project, Amount of Bank Loan, Amount of Equity Capital and Amount of applicable Margin Money Subsidy – (Urban/Rural /General Category/ Special Category)].

§ General Information and Location          :             To be Furnished in the Blank Space.

[Name of the Unit/Firm, Address of the Proposed Project Location, Size of the Space Available and Occupancy under Ownership/Lease Agreement].

§ Promoter’s Background                            :             To be Furnished in the Blank Space.

[Name of the Promoter, Age, Communication Address, Educational Qualification, Work Experience and Special Training Attended, if Any].

The Project Report/ Business Plan so presented include all the important aspects containing the following details;

CONTENTS

1.    Project at a Glance

2.    Highlights of the Project

3.    Project Introduction

4.    The Project Proposal

5.    The Products and its Uses

6.    Prospect for Investment

7.    Potential Target Customers/Market

8.    Market Entry Strategy

9.    Process Details and Technical Aspect

10. Installed and Operational Capacity

11. Quality Control and Standards

12. Raw Materials and Consumables

13. Power and Utility

14. Tentative Implementation Schedule

15. Basis & Presumptions

16. Capital Investment Estimates with Detail Project Economics

17. Computation of Working Capital Requirement

18. Estimated Total Project Investment

19. Proposed Means of Project Financing

20. Estimated Annual Sales Turnover

21. Projected Profitability Statement

22. Calculation of Interest Amount

23. Depreciation Schedule

24. Term Loan Repayment Schedule

25. Debt Service Coverage Ratio

26. Break-Even Analysis

27. Projected Cash Flow Statement

28. Projected Balance Sheet

29. Internal Rate Return

30. Pay Back Period

The presentation also supplements with important facts and useful information covering the areas as indicated below;

LIST OF ANNEXURES

1.   Basics of Food Processing Business

2.   Indian Food Processing Industry- Current Scenario and Recent Govt. Initiatives

3.   Statutory Permits and Business Licenses required for the Project

4.   Beginner’s Guide to Start the Project

5.   Smart Tips to Identify Suitable Project Location

6.   Critical Success Factors in Food Processing Business and

7.   Marketing Strategy and Promotional Ideas to Boost the Sale of the Business.

LIST OF ENCLOSURES

ENCLOSURE-1: READING MANUAL FOR PASTA MAKING BUSINESS, PMFME SCHEME, MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-2: E-BOOK ON PMFME SCHEME, MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-3: LATEST LIST OF “ONE DISTRICT ONE PRODUCT” (ODOP) FOR 713 DISTRICTS OF 35 STATES/UNION TERRITORIES UNDER PMFME SCHEME, MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES, GOVT. OF INDIA.

Thus the information provided would help in identifying in advance the infrastructure/resources required for the Project and approach the concerned government agencies accordingly. Hence, it becomes a complete document for further action towards realising the dream of becoming an entrepreneur.