Flour Mill

🌾 Set Up Your Flour Mill Plant – Complete Guide

Are you looking to establish your own flour mill plant? Whether you're an entrepreneur starting out or an established business expanding into food processing, this guide provides everything you need— Bank & NBFC finance, plant capacity, cost breakdown, space requirements, machinery, and licenses needed.

📊 Capacity-Wise Project Cost Breakdown

Plant Capacity      Production (Tons per Day)    Estimated Project Cost (INR)    Manpower Required    Expected Monthly Turnover

Small Scale                 1 – 2 TPD                                  ₹10 – ₹15 Lakhs                           3 – 5                              ₹2 – ₹4 Lakhs

Medium Scale             5 – 10 TPD                                ₹30 – ₹60 Lakhs                           7 – 10                            ₹10 – ₹20 Lakhs

Large Scale                20+ TPD                                     ₹1 – ₹2 Crores+                           15 – 25+                         ₹40 Lakhs+

💡 Note: Project cost includes machinery, installation, civil works, electricity, labor setup, initial raw material, and contingencies.

🏭 Space Requirements

Capacity                                                                         Area Required (sq. ft)

Small Scale                                                                     800 – 1200 sq. ft

Medium Scale                                                                 2500 – 4000 sq. ft

Large Scale                                                                     8000+ sq. ft

A flour mill should ideally be located in an industrial zone or agro-processing zone with proper water, electricity, and road access.

⚙️ Machinery List (Typical Setup)

1. Cleaning Machine – Removes impurities from raw wheat.
   
   

2. Destoner – Eliminates stones from wheat.
   
   

3. Emery Roller / Chakki – Primary grinding equipment.
   
   

4. Elevator – Moves wheat and flour between stages.
   
   

5. Separator / Purifier – Refines flour quality.
   
   

6. Cyclone / Dust Collector – Ensures clean air and hygiene.
   
   

7. Flour Packing Machine – Semi or fully automatic packing.
   
   

All machines can be customized based on automation level and budget.

📝 Licenses & Registrations Required

To legally operate a flour mill in India (and most countries), you must obtain the following:

1. FSSAI License – Food Safety and Standards Authority of India registration (mandatory for food processing).
   
   

2. Udyam Registration – MSME registration for small businesses.
   
   

3. GST Registration – Required for tax compliance and business operations.
   
   

4. Trade License – From the local municipal authority.
   
   

5. Pollution Certificate – From the State Pollution Control Board.
   
   

6. Factory License – If employing more than 10 workers or using power machinery.
   
   

7. Fire Safety Certificate – Ensures the plant is equipped with fire safety standards.
   
   

8. Electricity Connection/Load Sanction – As per the power load needed.
   
   

📈 Why Invest in a Flour Mill?

• Constant demand for flour in retail, bakery, and food service sectors
  
  

• Profitable margins due to local sourcing and direct market selling
  
  

• Eligible for government MSME subsidies and soft loans
  
  

• Export opportunities for wheat products
  
  

📞 Need Help Setting Up?

We offer end-to-end project consultancy, including:

• Bank & NBFC Finance

• Plant layout & design
  
  

• Machinery procurement & installation
  
  

• License & regulatory compliance
  
  

• Branding and packaging solutions
  
  

• Market linkage support
  
  

👉Let us help you build your flour mill dream into a successful business.