Spice trade in india
It is one of the most popular trades in fact India produces 75 of the 109 spices listed in the world which is about 70% of the total production.
india is a major producer and exporter of Spices, thus starting a spices business in India is a very profitable business option. Spice powder making business is a type of business that ensures the owner with good returns with low investment. Also, anyone can start this business; even home-based spice business is very profitable.
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Spice idea |
Spices business scope in India
Spices manufacturing sector prospects
Steps to start Spice Business in India
Register Your Spices Business
set location
Source raw materials and equipment
decide on investment
start your spice business
business planning

Planning is the first step in setting up your business. Therefore, it is important and necessary to bring your idea to life.
An effective business plan requires three things:
- Research
- Study
- Analysis
Spice industry, markets and consumer behaviour.
With this in mind, here are some things to keep in mind while creating a business plan:
- Business Name
- Business Summary
- Founder and Director
- Investment
- Location
- Target Niche
- Marketing Strategy
- Product Uniqueness
- List of Products
Spices List
- Sambhar Masala
- Chola Masala
- Pav-Bhaji Masala
- Fried Rice Masala
- Manchurian Masala
- Chilli Paneer Masala
- Parantha Masala
- Curry Masala
- Chicken Masala
- Biryani Masala
- Tandoori Masala
- Pickle/Aachar Masala
- Butter Paneer Masala
- Rajma Masala
Register your Spice Business
- One Person Company
- Partnership
- Private Limited Company
required documents
- Passport size photograph (scanned copy) of all the directors
- pan card copy
- Proof of identity of all directors
- Proof of residence of all directors (not older than 2 months)
- Aadhar card of all directors
- Address proof of the company (not older than 2 months)
- electricity bill
- Telephone/Mobile Bill
- Internet / Broadband / Wi-Fi / Fiber Bill ~ Any other Government utility bill
Licenses
- FSSAI License
- GST Registration
- Shop and Establishment Act License
- MSME Registration
- BIS Certificate (for quality check)
- NOC from State Pollution Control Board (in case of powdered spices)
- Business License (Regional)
- Trademark for your brand (optional but recommended)
Location

The choice of the right location depends on the scale and budget of the business.
You need a recommended area of 200 square yards to set up a spice processing unit in India.
You will need at least around 100-150 square yards to store the packaged products.
Source raw materials and equipment
Raw material is the key to the secret door of spice making business. So, if you get it right, you can open all doors to success.
The quality of the raw material decides the smell, taste and customer credibility on the product.
The machines and equipment required for spice business are:
Grinding Machine
Blending Machine
Pulveriser
Weighing Machine
Packaging and Box Printing Machine
Compressor
Roaster
Disintegrator
Sieves
Next, to pack the spices you need:
Plastic Packets (Sizes: 50gm, 100gm, 150gm, 200gm, 500gm and 1kg)
cardboard boxpaper packets
decide on investment
After finding the right location, it is time to get funding and investment for the spice factory project cost.
To start spice business in India, you need a minimum investment of Rs.5 lakh-Rs. would be required. 20 lakhs as initial investment.
But before estimating the investment required, list down your expenses for running the spice business for 2 years. At least, until you start making your presence felt and making profits.
So, I have listed some of the primary expenses in spice business:
RentsMachineryRaw MaterialsLogisticsPackagingSalaryUtility BillsFurnitureOffice SetupAccounting SoftwareGeneral Expenses
After estimating the funding requirement for spice business, here are some sources of finance that can help you:
Friends
Family
Savings
Business Loans
Angel Investors
Startup Funding
SMERGERS
start your spice business
As soon as all the above tasks are done, do a grand opening and start your spice business operation on a good day.
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Now moving forward I will tell you about two more aspects of how to start spice business.
hiring
marketing Advertising
Hiring
To start your spice making business, the people you need in the beginning are:
Nutritionist
Manager
Accountant
Labour for operating machines, processing, packaging
Security Guards
Sales Person
Logistics Team
Drivers
IT professionals (hire freelancers at the initial stage)
After that, allocate and delegate tasks to the team.
Finally, do the puja and start your work.
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