In today’s economic era, many people want to start their own business. However, they often struggle to find a good business idea. Most businesses also require a large investment to start, which makes people worry about whether they will get good returns or not. In such a situation, we are here to share a great business idea that requires very little investment—the snacks business. This business has the potential to provide excellent returns.

Namkeen (savory snacks) is very popular in our country. It can start anywhere, whether in a village or a city. Most people enjoy eating biscuits and namkeen with their morning tea. While there are many varieties of namkeen available in the market, if you offer a unique taste, you can quickly build a large customer base.

How to Start a Namkeen Business?

To start a namkeen business, you will need a few essential machines: a sev-making machine, fryer machine, mixing machine, packaging machine, and weighing machine. You will also need 300 to 500 square feet of space for a small shop or factory. Additionally, several government approvals are required, such as a food license, MSME registration, and GST registration, to get your factory operational.

Required Materials and Resources

To make namkeen, you will need raw materials like gram flour, oil, flour, salt, spices, peanuts, lentils, and moong dal. You will also need 1-2 employees to help with production. Furthermore, an electricity connection of at least 5-8 kilowatts will be necessary to power the machines.

Costs for Starting a Namkeen Business

According to the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), the estimated cost to start a namkeen business is around ₹3.80 lakh. Here’s the breakdown:

  • ₹2 lakh for building a 1000-square-foot shed
  • ₹80,000 for purchasing equipment
  • ₹1 lakh as working capital

Earnings from a Namkeen Business

If you start with full efficiency, you can expect a profit of 20-30%. The initial investment for this business can range from ₹2 lakh to ₹6 lakh. After starting, you can earn 20-30% profit on your investment in just a few days. If you invest ₹6 lakh, you can expect to earn around ₹2 lakh in profit easily.