Aluminium foil containers are budget-friendly food-grade containers, extensively used in the food and packaging industry. Aluminium foil container is made of premium quality food-grade aluminium material. Aluminium foil containers are available with clean lids in various sizes and shape like rectangle, square, round or oval etc due to which they have been part of the food industry to take home and delivery of meals. One of the key factors that increase the preference for aluminium foil containers for packaging is the extended shelf-life of products. Aluminium foil containers score very high in barrier properties. A significant amount of food items are spoiled due to exposure to moisture and air, thereby increasing the need for packaging solutions that protect food items from these elements. Aluminium foil containers are gaining popularity in the foodservice industry due to their recyclable, light-weight and cost-effective nature. Aluminium foil containers are also proven to reduce food contamination, making them a hygienic packaging solution. The first pre-formed, all-foil food packaging containers appeared in the market on 1948. This grew into the complete line of die-formed and air-formed foil containers now sold in every supermarket. Today, the aluminium foil container is being used almost in everywhere mainly for ready meals or frozen foods in bakery, restaurants, take away food delivery, catering establishments, aircraft catering and in railway catering services etc. 

Aluminium foil container is now an integral part of the foodservice and packaging industries. Changes in lifestyle and changes in food habits have led to an increase in demand for aluminium foil containers throughout the world. In a year, approximately seven billion aluminium foil containers are manufactured. As it is one of the commonly used packaging solutions across food industries, there is a great potential for starting an aluminium foil container business. Therefore, establishing a modern comprehensive aluminium foil manufacturing business is a profitable venture for Indian entrepreneurs. Though, a high-quality unit with modern technology is financially viable, but a small scale aluminium foil container making plant is also profitable.

Global demand for convenience and hygienic packaging solutions is increasing exponentially, especially in food packaging. There has been a dynamic shift in the consumer consumption pattern in the food and beverages sector. Foodservice operators offer various services such as ‘Cloud-Kitchen’, ‘Take-away’ and Drive-through’ to cater to the growing number of on-the-go consumers. Aluminium foil containers can withstand extreme temperature change, can be used in microwave ovens and are very easy to clean. Such properties of aluminium foil containers make them preferable for food packaging solutions. Also, the rising acceptance of aluminium foil containers in food service and other end uses is due to its easy storage, grab-and-go feature and lightweight nature. Consumer inclination for takeaway or ready-to-eat food is increasing, owing to changing lifestyles and growing disposable incomes, especially in emerging economies across the globe. With the growing working population and increasing urbanization, these food formats are expected to gain popularity among millennial consumers. Increasing usage of aluminium foil containers for packaging in the foodservice industry, in turn, is expected to drive the demand for the aluminium foil containers market in the near future.

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.   Highlights of the Project

2.   Project Introduction

3.   The Project Proposal

4.   The Products and its Uses

5.   Prospect for Investment

6.   Potential Target Customers/Market

7.   Market Entry, Distribution and Marketing Strategy

8.   Critical Success Factors

9.   Process Details and Technical Aspects

10. Installed and Operational Capacity

11. Quality 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;

1.   Statutory Permits and Business Licenses Required for the Project

2.   Important Steps to Start a MSME Business Unit and

3.   Tips to Identify Suitable Project Location.

LIST OF ENCLOSURES

ENCLOSURE-1: E-BOOK ON SCHEMES FOR MSMEs, MINISTRY OF MSME, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-2: SALIENT FEATURES OF MUDRA LOAN SCHEME, MINISTRY OF MSME, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-3: FAQ ON MUDRA LOAN SCHEME.

ENCLOSURE-4: BRIEF ABOUT PSB LOANS IN 59 MINUTES SCHEME.

ENCLOSURE-5: FAQ ON PSB LOANS IN 59 MINUTES SCHEME.

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.