Disposable Cups are becoming popular day by day across the globe as a way to become more eco-friendly and reduce exposure to food-borne infections. Basically, Paper Cup is a disposable item made out of food grade paper as inners are lined with either wax or plastic to prevent liquid from soaking the paper. Paper Cups has several advantages of use. First of all, Paper Cups are hygienic and capable of storing both hot & cold liquid for a longer period of time. Paper cups are ideal for individual servings at all kinds of parties, functions, picnic occasions, marriages, chat, tea & food joints etc.

The Paper Cups comes in different sizes ranging from 20 ml to 200 ml in size and are available in different thicknesses too. With the rising awareness and rapidly changing lifestyles, the demand for paper cups has increased tremendously year on year. The product has daily consumption demand both in the rural and urban areas. This makes paper cup making business a lucrative and profitable income opportunity in India. In the small scale manufacturing segment, this business is quite easy to start even from home as it requires limited space. Any individual looking forward to start this business need to make a small start-up capital investment only. Even, it is a great option as the part time income opportunity. However, the project cost or investment depends on the unit size and the production output. Demand for Paper Cups majorly originates from Food Canteens, Industrial Canteens, Restaurants, Coffee or Tea Shops, Fast Food, Supermarkets, IT Companies, Educational Institutions, Health Clubs and Event Organizers.

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.   Prospect for Investment

5.   Potential Target Customers/Market

6.   Marketing Strategy

7.   Critical Success Factors

8.   Process Details and Technical Solutions

9.   Installed and Operational Capacity

10. Quality and Standards

11. Raw Materials and Consumables

12. Power and Utility

13. Tentative Implementation Schedule

14. Basis & Presumptions

15. Capital Investment Estimates with Detail Project Economics

16. Computation of Working Capital Requirement

17. Estimated Total Project Investment

18. Proposed Means of Project Financing

19. Estimated Annual Sales Turnover

20. Projected Profitability Statement

21. Calculation of Interest Amount

22. Depreciation Schedule

23. Term Loan Repayment Schedule

24. Debt Service Coverage Ratio

25. Break-Even Analysis

26. Projected Cash Flow Statement

27. Projected Balance Sheet

28. Internal Rate Return

29. 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

3.   Tips to Identify Suitable Project Location and

4.   Smart Tips to Follow in Paper Cup Making Business.

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.