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PLANTATION AND EXTRACTION OF AMLA
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
INDIAN EXTRACTORS /FORMULATORS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
FOR AMLA OIL
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY
AND AVAILABILITY
GLOBAL SCENARIO
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR
A NEW INDUSTRY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANTATION AND EXTRACTION OF
ASHWAGANDHA
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
PRICE DETAILS
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY
AND AVAILABILITY
GLOBAL SCENARIO
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR
A NEW INDUSTRY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
Family
Solanaceae
Common Names
Ashwagandha (Sanskrit)
Winter cherry (English)
Amukkirag (Tamil)
Amukkiram (Malayalam)
Asundha (Gujarat)
Amangura (Kannada)
Ashvagandha (Telugu)
Asvagandha (Bengali)
Plant Extract
Specification
Total soluble solids
Acid insoluble ash
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Enhances the oxygen uptake in the blood and acts as stimulant Highly esteemed
for its rejuvenating capacity.
Provides tranquility, calmness and adaptogenic activity
Used for treatment of rheumatism, gout, hypertension
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
Aswagandha is produced both as extract and as formulations by number of units in the
country mostly in the unorganised sector
The Indian producers and formulators include the following
S. Duraisamypuram
Sindalakarai Post
Ettayapuram Taluk
Thookthukudi Dist.-628 902
Sri Srinivasa Herblex (P) Ltd.,
Shed No.6, Phase III
Autonagar, Vijayawada-520 007
Dr.Jain's Forest Herbals Pvt Ltd Mumbai
Ashoka Industrial Estate, Unit No. B-9, Golani Complex.
Vajreshwari Rd, Vasai (E) 401202
Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
(A Govt. of India Enterprise)
Panihati B.T. Road, 24-Pgs(N)-743 176
Factories : 1. 168,Maniktala Main Road, Calcutta-700 054
Care & Cure Herbs Ltd.
787/2, Anna Salai,
T.N.E.B. Avenue,
Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms & Herbal
Medicine Corporation Ltd., (TAMPCOL)
(A Government of Tamil Nadu Undertaking)
Arignar Anna Government Hospital of Indian
Medicine Campus,
Arumbakkam, Chennai-600 106.
The Himalaya Drug Co. (HDC)
Bangalore-562 123
M.M. Herbo Global
A-40, Subhash Nagar,
Jaipur - 302 016
217/C, Shyam Kamal
Opp. Lane to Srinivasa Theatre
Markapur-523 316
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
4.1. Import
Period:- April 2000 October 2001
Ginseng Extract including Powder
Other Ginseng Roots
Period:- April 2001 to March 2002
95078 kg per annum
4.2. Export
Ginseng Extract including Powder
Period :- April - October 2001
Total Quantity : 1908 kg
Other Ginseng Roots
Period :- April 2001 to March 2002
Total quantity:
867799 kg per annum
SECTION V
PRICE DETAILS
Price of Aswagandha extract
Taxes and duties
Extra as applicable
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
Driving Factor For Demand :
Aswagandha is used in several formulations of feel-good TONIC AND revitalizers.
A large number of general purpose tonics are being formulated and used in the domestic
Revitalizer
Aswagandha improves Oxygen uptake. increased oxygen heightens cognitive functioning
The brain uses 25% of the body's oxygen intake!
When deprived of oxygen, brain functioning is impaired.
Use of Aswagandha helps improve concentration, increase alertness, enhance perceptual
abilities and fight brain fatigue.
Adaptogenic refers to the system of coming back to normalcy. for example after a long
Aswagandha is a proven Adaptogen and hence can substantially substitute the high
priced Adaptogen in the market - Melatonin.
Traditional Formulations involving Aswagandha
Immunomodulator/Rasayan Drug, General Tonic in Arthritis.
Ashwagandhadi Churna
Ashwagandha Rasayana
Ashwagandha Ghrit
Ashwagandharishta
Revitalizers Containing:
Aswagandha, Schizandra, Gotu Kola, Pau D'arco And Ginger
In addition to large internal consumption, the above formulations are also exported to
A few Complementary Herbs
Combination with Shilajith
Aswajith is a combination of extracts of Aswagandha and Asphaltum (Shilajith), a safe
and inert excipients,
Osogold cap.rejuventive & for sexual debility Swarnabhasma, Makardhwarj shilajit,
Keshar, W.Musali, Ashwagandha, Kuchala, Kaunchablister (strip 10*10c)
Himani boroplus
Saussurea lappa,
Withania somnifera (Aswagandha) 300 mg.
Asphaltum (Shilajit) 175 mg.
Zinc (Yasad bhasm)25 mg.
Corallium rubrum (Praval bhasm)15 mg.
Withania somnifera
Trichopus zeylanicus (Arogyappacha)
Evolvalus alsinoides (Vishnukranthi)
Indian demand for Aswagandha extract
Around 75 tonnes per annum
Growth rate in demand
8 to 9% per annum
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Withaferin A
Organ used: roots of Aswagandha.
Withaferin a is the most important of the Withanolides isolated so far, to which the
curative properties of the leaves are attributed.
For its separation, the leaves are extracted with cold alcohol; the extract is purified and
dried, and finally crystallized from aqueous alcohol (yield, 0.18% air-dry basis).
Withaferin A can also be obtained from the leaves by methanolic extraction, fractionation
and chromatographic separation.
The powdered drug is greyish with pungent odour and acid taste.
It is characterized by the presence of a large number of starch-grains, cork-cells, cortical
and xylem-parenchyma, tracheids, and woodfibres.
It is insoluble in water and is administered in the form of suspension
Technology
Agro Technology
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants ( CIMAP ) - Lucknow
Process Technology
Regional Research Laboratory - Jammu
Plant and machinery equipment and suppliers
Kulkarni's Hafi Elektra Pvt. Ltd
Post Box No.132,
Aristo Engineers
J-3, Vikas Udyog Nagar,
Behind Kasturi Tiwer
Phatak-Goddeo Road,
Bhayander (E), Thane-401 105
Febchem Engineering Works
Plot No.A/2, Sector-A,
Sanwer Road, Industrial Area
Technical Products
Engineers & Manufacturers
159 (O), Vidya Nagari Marg,
Vidyanagari, Kalina
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
Botanical Trait
Upto 1.5 m height
Upto 10 cm long, ovate
Pale green, small about 1 cm long bunched in
axillary clusters.
Six mm wide, globose, smooth red, enclosed in
membranous calyx.
Simple and round starch-grains
Prevalence :
Madhya Pradesh - has cultivation on about 4000 hectares.
Punjab, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Utaranchal also have significant cultivation.
Popular commercial varieties
Jawahar Asgandh – 20,
Jawahar Asgandh 134
The Jawahar variety gives superior yield and in less humid soil.
This has roots 10 cm long and about 2 cm thick. they are woody and bright.
The cultivated variety normally contains more Withanolides though it looks thinner.
Bright, brittle and thick varieties are still preferred in the market.
Recent research has discovered another species called Nagouri Ashwagandha of
the same family, which is only found in the Nagaur region of Rajasthan.
Cultivation Practices
180 to 1700 m above mean sea level
Grows well in well drained sandy, sandy loam or light textured red soils having
Climatic Condition
Semi arid tropical areas receiving 500 to 750 mm rain fall are suitable
Requires dry season during its growing period
Month of August
Generally sown by broadcasting the seeds(10 to 12 kg per hectare) mixed with sand 10
times the weight of seed.
Seeds germinate in 6 to 10 days after sowing
Harvesting Period
240 to 250 days after planting.
The maturity of the crop is judged by drying out of leaves and reddening of berries.
1000 to 1200 kg per hectare
75 to 100 kg per hectare
Improved Variety from CIMAP
Poshita Variety
Poshita has a maturity period of 180 to 210 days and yields 1400 kg per hectare of roots
and 3 to 5 kg per hectare of Withanolide
Post Harvesting
The entire plant is pulled out
Cut the stem 1 to 2 cm above the crown
Separate the roots
Roots are cleaned and cut into 7 to 10 cm long pieces
Dried as a whole in the sun and stored.
Grading Of Roots -
A grade Root pieces Upto 7 cm in length,1 -1.5 cm dia, solid cylindrical with smooth
external surface and pure white from inside.
B grade Root pieces Upto 5 cm in length,1 cm dia, solid brittle and white from inside.
C grade Solid root pieces 3 to 4 cm in length,1 cm or less dia
D grade Solid root pieces ,semi solid or hollow, very thin, yellowish inside and less than
Raw material and utility requirement
Aswagandha Root
Total installed Power
SECTION IX
GLOBAL SCENARIO
Patent issue
US based Natreon Inc. has obtained the US patent in 2000 for the extract of
The US patent office has granted a dozen patents in the last five years on Aswagandha
centered findings.
In most cases, a majority of investicators are either Indians or people of Indian origin.
A few Overseas Players
Oxygen Research Institute
20 Sunnyside Ave. Suite A-164
Mill Valley, CA. 94941
Sabinsa Corporation USA
Nutriscience Innovations Llc USA
Gorkha Exim (P) Limited, Nepal
SECTION X
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic capacity
30 tonnes per annum of Aswagandha extract
Assessment of project cost
Cost of land of 0.50 acre at Rs.5.5 lakh per acre
Cost of level ing, laying internal roads/fencing and
Building
Factory building of area 100 sq.m. at Rs.3200/sq.m.
Non-factory building of area 30 sq.m.at Rs.4500/sq.m.
Cost of Plant & Machinery
Cost of basic plant and machinery
Instrumentation and control
Pipelines and valves
Structurals for erection
Octroi, excise duty, sales tax, etc.at 12%
Packaging and insurance charges (2%)
Transportation charges (2%)
Machinery stores and spares (2%)
Foundation charges (2%)
Instal ation charges (2%)
Total cost of plant and Machinery
Technical know-how fees
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Steam boiler and auxil aries
Water storage tank, borewel etc.
Fuel storage tank
Laboratory equipment
Office machinery & equipment
Material handling equipment, packaging machinery,
weigh balance, etc.
Diesel generator
Effluent treatment
Preliminary & Pre-operative expenses:
Preliminary expenses
Pre-operative expenses:-
Rent rates and taxes
Travel ing expenses
Interest and commitment charges on borrowings
Insurance during construction period
Other preoperative expenses and deposits
Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total project cost
Means of finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoter's contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
Variable cost
Rs. in lakhs
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Selling expenses
Total variable cost (A)
Fixed cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term loan and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total fixed cost (B)
Total cost of production (A+B)
Selling price per kg. (in Rupees)
Annual sales turnover
Net profit before tax (E - C)
Breakeven point in %
SECTION XI
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
Ready availability of raw material
Weakness
Inadequate product standardisation
Opportunity
Excellent demand potential
Difficulty in penetrating export market due
to competitive conditions
SECTION XII
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY AND
There are several plants that have Adoptegenic characteristics such as the following.
American Ginseng (Panax Quinquefolius)
Korean and Chinese Ginseng (Panax Ginseng, C.A.Meyer)
Devil's Bush (Eleuthrococcus Senticosus) so-called "Siberian Ginseng"
Aswagandha (Withania Somnifera) Indian Ginseng
Aswagandha taking its due share in the general tonic market depends on market
innovative approach of the application developers of the herbal industry. Demand for the
formulated products, efficacy being the same, depends only upon the concept promotion
and experts' backing.
The Ayurvedic Rejuvenative formula Chyavanaprasa contains large amounts of
Ashwaganda and Amla which are the main tonic herbs.
Adaptogenics industry is rapidly growing.
FAIRNESS CREAM
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
PRICE TRENDS
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY
AND AVAILABILITY
GLOBAL SCENARIO
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR
A NEW INDUSTRY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.1. General details
Basically creams and lotions are emulsions which are relatively stable mixtures of oils
and fats and water. These are generally made by mixing oil soluble and water soluble
substances together in the presence of an emulsifying agent
The manufacture of creams and lotions dates back to the earliest times when these were
prepared by digesting aromatic gum, resins, roots, flowers etc. with fats and oils.
Though most of these fairness products are based on one simple formula of controlling
dispersion of Melanin (the pigment that controls the skin colour), different companies are
adding a number of other additives to position themselves differently from others and it is
this positioning that makes the difference.
1.2. Important Categories of Creams
Cosmetics creams are marketed and sold on the basis of their function which is generally
advertised on the packaging which contains them. Thus consumers have come to learn
what type of emulsion they can expect from a packaging marked, "Cold cream" or "Night
However, this is not a particularly precise means of classification, since there are number
of variations in appearance, texture, subjective feel, ease of spreading and speed of
rubbing and there is a considerable amount of overlapping.
The consumer, therefore, is likely to make his or her own judgement on the subjective
features, using the manufacturer's functional labels as a guide to end use and quality.
Cleansing creams
All purpose creams
Emollient creams
Skin Protective and hand creams
Vanishing creams
Foundation creams
Sunscreen lotions
Usage of Talcum powder for fairness
purposes was prevalent in earlier days
The companies generally sell their fairness products under the categories of sunscreen
lotions, vanishing creams, cold creams etc.
Category
Examples of brand names in different category
Godrej ‘Fair Glow' and ‘Fairever
Samara Fairness cream
Lotus Fairness gel
Avon VIP Fairness cream
Oriflame Natural Northern Light
Biotique Coconut Milk
Oriflame Love A ‘Fair
L'Oreal Plenitude White Perfect range
Lancome's Blanc Cristal range
YSL's Blanc Absolu Serum
Clinique's Active White Line
Elizabeth Arden's Visible Whitening Pure
Intensive capsules
Estee Lauder's White Light.
1.3. Characteristics
Creams are for the most part solid or liquid emulsions. If they set as solid, they are
emulsified in the molten state by heating the ingredients to liquify them and permit them
to solidify after being filled into the packages.
These emulsions are either oil in water or water in oil type though the former type of
emulsion predominates in the cream field. Only in a limited number of cases creams are
not emulsions but mixtures closely resembling low melting ointment bases. These
consist mostly of petrolactum waxes and fats and contain a negligible or a small quantity
The introduction of numerous new emulsification aids and cream bases has made
possible in the recent years to manufacture a great variety of creams than was formerly
Characteristics of skin creams
Functional Property
Physico chemical Property
Subjective Property
Cleansing creams
Medium to high oil content
Oil in water or water in oil
Difficult to "rub in"
Low slip point oil phase
Also popular as lotions
May contain surfactants of
suspension properties
Moisturising creams
Easily spreadable and "rub in"
Usually oil in water
Foundation creams
Low slip point oil phase
Vanishing creams
Natural to slightly acidic PH
Available as creams or lotions
May contain emollients and
special moisturising ingredients
Hand and body protective
Low to medium oil content
Easily spreadable but do not
Usually oil in water
"rub in" with the ease of
Medium slip point oil phase
vanishing creams
May have slightly alkaline or
May contain protective factors
especially silicones and lanolin
All purpose creams
Medium oil content
Very often slightly oily but
Oil in water or water in oil
should be easy to spread
Packaging: Stand-up tube packs have gold printing and a leaflet inside the pack that
reveals information to the discerning user.
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATION
Fairness cream gives fairness with an even tone, while clearing dark spots, discoloured
and pigmented skin.
The Fairness cream is supposed not only to impart fairness, but also remove blemishes
Its natural action involves reduction of the black melanin in the skin without changing the
skin's natural balance.
No fairness cream can make the individual fairer than the skin with which the person was
born. What they can do is to reverse the damage done by unprotected long exposure to
the sun and protect the person against the harsh sunrays. When used regularly, it gently
but effectively lightens and improves skin tone.
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
3.1. Important Fairness cream producers
There are number of Fairness cream producers in India both in the organised and
unorganised sector.
3.2. Important players and their brand names
Important Players
Hindustan Lever Ltd.
(HLL is the only listed company
that has a visible presence across
Fairness cream, Ponds cold
cream, Cream, Lotion
Chennai 600 044.
SunScreen lotion, Lakme
sunscreen cream, Cream, Lotion
1st Floor, Army Navy Building
Mumbai-400 001. Emami Limited
6-A, R.N. Mukherjee Road
Calcutta-700 001
Cavinkare Limited
Formerly Beauty Cosmetics
130(New No.237),
Chennai-600 086 Paras
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd
Eastern Express Highway
Mumbai-400 079 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and
Clearasil face cream
Health Care Ltd., Dabur
J.L.Morison (India).
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
4.1. Imports
Fairness cream is imported in negligible quantity
4.2. Exports
Sample of individual Exports of Fairness creams (In Chennai port)
Period 2002
Name of the exporters
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Vale Exports (P) Ltd
Vale Exports (P) Ltd
Vale Exports (P) Ltd
Vale Exports (P) Ltd
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Singapore MAY 2002
Cavinkare Private Limited
Colombo MAY 2002
Cavinkare Private Limited
Colombo MAY 2002
SECTION V
PRICE TRENDS
Basic price
Rs.28/- for 25 gms
Rs.49/- for 50 gms
Rs.5 for 9 ml sachet
Generally, the sachet packs of fairness creams, are retailed at a lower price per gram than
larger pack sizes.
It is claimed by the companies that savings in packaging costs are passed on to the users.
The size and price strategy is a win-win situation for consumers and the companies.
It increases volumes while maintaining margins and at the same time, provides the
consumer the flexibility of lower purchase cost and the opportunity to try new products.
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
6.1. General details
Turnover of Indian fairness cream market
Around Rs.710 crores
Growth rate in demand for Fairness cream
Around 10% per annum
According to industry estimates, growth rate in the fairness cream
market slowed down to three percent in 2001, against 8 to 10 percent
earlier. This probably explains why players are turning aggressive in
pushing their respective brands.
Source: Business Line dated 10.7.2002
6.2. Men/Women classification of consumers
6.3. Number of players
Number of fairness cream brands in the National market
Many more in the regional market
6.4. Fairness Cream market
Market Size of Indian cosmetic and toiletries industry
Around Rs.3000 crores
Market size of skin care segment
Around Rs.1200 crores
Market size of Fairness creams
Around Rs.710 crores
Market share of skin care segment
Specialty creams such as sunscreen lotions, moisturisers and toners, cleansing lotions,
under-eye dark circle removing creams and cold creams contribute the rest.
Market segmentation for fairness creams
Sales value (Rs. in crore)
6.5. Market share of major players
Market share in %
Hindustan lever Ltd.
Dream Fairness cream
Some other marginal players
6.6. Growth trend
Be it a fairness cream or a soap or a tablet, every product in this segment is witnessing
growth larger than the overall personal care product category.
The bottom-line is that Brands are products that are distinguished from others.
Brands constantly evolve. Successful brand proprietors manage to anticipate market
shifts and reposition and develop their brands accordingly.
Cosmetic companies are growing at a faster pace as indicated below.
2001 (In.Rs.crore) 2000 (In.Rs.crore) Growth (%)
HLL (personal products) 2212.08
Growth trends
6.7. Growth Prospects – Highlights of ORG Marg study
An ORG Marg study reveals that while most FMCG products were affected by the
general slowdown, the cosmetic segment witnessed relatively good growth in volume and
Not only have more people started using cosmetics, they are also willing to pay more to
look and feel good.
Skin care segment The penetration rate is higher in the skin care segment compared to
lipsticks. In the skin care segment, price and volume play an equal role in value growth.
Lipsticks segment: While volume growth has remained low, at 3%, in the case of
lipsticks, much of the value growth has come from price rises.
Change pattern
There is constant upgradation from mass to premium products.
Though mass products still constitute a major portion of the cosmetic market, a certain
segment is obviously ready to upgrade to the next category, as disposable incomes rise.
Increased media exposure, the willingness to spend more on personal care, consciousness
about looks and advertisements and promotions targeting various consumer segments are
some reasons for these trends in consumption and penetration.
Cosmetics are still seen as elitist products and may be the last thing on an average Indian
consumer's mind. Though the low penetration levels for most cosmetic products suggest
much potential, the market for cosmetic products may remain a niche market, accessed
by a small proportion of the consumers. Despite the tall claims, the actual growth
prospects would be limited to this extent
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
7.1. General details
Emulsions in the form of creams and lotions form a very important part of the cosmetics
market and much time is spent in the development of new raw materials by both suppliers
and cosmetic companies.
The raw materials include water, petroleum oil derivatives, oils, fats and waxes as
derivatives, humectants and emulsifying agents.
Oils and fats and waxes and derivatives therefrom comprise an essential portion of a
Glyceride oils are derived from vegetable oils and mineral oils and hydrocarbons are
derived from petroleum oil.
Fats like cocoa butter or stearin are also glycerides containing fatty acids of higher
molecular weight. They also exhibit chemical properties similar to vegetable oils.
Paraffin waxes and petroleum jellies also have higher molecular weight. They also
exhibit chemical properties similar to vegetable oils. Paraffin waxes and petroleum jellies
also are higher homologs of mineral oil and hence they also act in the same way
chemically as the mineral oil do.
Waxes used in creams and other cosmetics include bees wax, carnauba wax, candelilla
wax, montan wax, ceresin, ozokerite, Japan wax and spermaceti, out of which beeswax
and spermaceti are of animal origin and cariauba, candelglla and Japan wax are of
vegetable origin. Out of these waxes, bees wax, ceresin and spermaceti are the most
important for cosmetics.
7.3. Manufacturing process of creams
When a borax solution is mixed with molten beeswax, the sodium salts of the waxy fatty
acid will be formed at the oil water interphase. By using less than the theoretical quantity
of borax this gives a more stable textured cream. Usually bees wax to the extent of 5-6%
by weight is used. The amount of borax neutralised bees wax in a cold cream can vary
from 5 to 16%. With lower percentages softer creams are produced which can be
stiffened if required by incorporating other waxes.
For the preparation of creams, the oils, fats and waxes are melted to a clear solution.
Borax is slowly added under stirring, the temperature being maintained at 68 to 72 deg.
The selected perfume is added while cooling at 45 to 50 deg. and the mass is well stirred.
The cream is poured at 42 deg.C. Sometimes, the cream is stirred until cold, allowed to
set for a day, perfumed, passed through an ointment mill and packed warm.
Skin nourising creams
Night or massage creams are designated to be left on the skin for several hours or to
remain mobile on the skin even after vigorous rubbing. These are therefore composed
with a substantial oil phase which will spread easily without disappearing but also
without rubbing off onto clothing or bed linen in use. Such creams generally have a high
oil content and are water in oil type having a soft solid or viscous liquid characteristics.
Massage has a valuable part to play in skin that vigorous rubbing of the skin helps to
prevent the build up of excessive numbers of dead surface cells and keeps the epidermal
blood supply in good condition. The term moisturising has also been applied to water in
oil creams of this type. With the advances in scientific research on skin care which have
taken place during the recent years. The concept of moisturising has broadened beyond
the simple occlusive skin barrier principle, many modern moisturising creams are
comparatively light and easy to rub as compared with those of the overnight and massage
type, although there still remains a market for the moisturising creams.
Besides the constituents which can be shown to have a moisturising effect or a UV
filtering effect, claims have been made, from time to time that materials have been
discovered which have a beneficial effect on the skin and these often find their way into
night or massage creams.
Prominent among these are ‘natural' products particularly vitamins.
Other predominant oil phase constituents in massage and night creams are petrolactum,
mineral oil, lanolin and low melting point waxes such as beeswax and low melting point
miner waxes (ceresins and paraffin). Esters such as isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl
myristate and purcellin oil are reserved for higher ‘vanishing cream' types of product.
7.4. Source of technology
National Research Development Corporation,
(A Government of India Enterprise),
Anusandhan Vikas, 20-22, Zamroodpur Community Centre,
Zamrudpur, Kailash Colony Extn., New Delhi- 110 048.
Plant and machinery equipment
Blender and mixer
ACE Pack Machines
23, V.N. Industrial Estate
Bharathi Colony,
Near Athiparasakthi Temple
Peelamedu, Coimbatore-641 004
1304/A, GIDC V.U. Nagar-388 120,
Packaging machinery
C-30, Neeti Bagh,
New Delhi-110 049
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
Raw material requirement
Basis : 200 kgs per day of Fairness cream (Moisturising lotion)
Installed power:
8.1.Formulations for night and massage creams
Skin food cream
Liquid paraffin wax
Biological cream
Liquid paraffin wax
Liquid paraffin wax
First water is heated to about 70 deg.C, then triethanolamine is added to it in a vessel.
Then in another vessel olive oil, lanolin, mineral oil, stearic acid, spermaceti and cetyl
alcohol are heated to 70 deg.C. Then mix both mixtures in a vessel with continuous
stirring till temperature reduces to 50 deg.C. Then add preservative and perfume and stir
for complete mixing.
8.2. Moisturising creams and lotions
Acetylated lanolin
Glycerolmonostearate (self emulsifying type)
Iso propyl palmitate
Propylene glycol
Water (softened or distilled)
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate
Glyceryl monostearate
Isopropyl myristate
Polyethylene glycol 400 monostearate
Sodium lauryl sulphate
Propylene glycol
Sorbitol (70%, solution)
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate
Isopropyl palmitate
Propylene glycol monostearate
Polyethylene glycol
Propylene glycol
Water (softened or distilled)
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate
Lotion for hands, face or body
Woolwax alcohols
Sorbitan sesquioleate
Sorbitol (70% solution)
Propylene glycol
Water (softened or distilled)
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate
8.3. Vanishing creams
Vanishing creams are oil in water type emulsions of stearic acid in water containing soap.
The basic ingredients are stearic acid, water, alkalies (caustic soda, caustic potash, borax,
soda ash, potash, triethanolamine etc.) and glycerine. A part of stearic acid is taken and
mixed with alkali to saponify and the soap obtained is emulsified with the bulk of the
acid. Stearic acid forms 15 to 25% of the mixture and 15 to 35% of it is saponified.
Potassium hydroxide
Diglyed stearate
Process of manufacturing
First stearic acid is melted and heated to about 85 deg.C, then an aqueous solution is prepared
containing the alkali and glycerine, it is also heated to 85 deg.C. Then both stearic acid and
aqueous solution are slowly mixed with continous stirring.
A curdy, jelly like viscous mass is obtained which is turned over from time to time until the crust
formation ceases. The cream is left overnight and then perfume is mixed with that and
homogenised. The product is filled into containers. The final product acquiries the required body
a few days after packing.
Vanishing cream (with lanolin)
Process of manufacturing
Stearic acid and lanolin are melted together and heated to 176 deg.F. Then prepare a mixture of
water, glycerine and triethanolamine and heated to 176 deg.F. Then this and first mixture are
mixed together with constant stirring upto 1 hour. Add preservative when temperature reduces to
140 deg.F and then add perfume when temperature reduces to 104 deg.F.
Formulations of vanishing foundation creams
Potassium hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide
Potassium hydroxide
Potassium hydroxide
8.3. Raw material availability
The raw material are required in small quantity and therefore can be procured from
There is no constraint in the availability of raw material
SECTION IX
GLOBAL SCENARIO
Global cosmetic market
Pattern of market (in Percentage)
Active ingredients
Speciality additives
Flavours and fragrances
Cleansers and foamers
Emollients and moisturises
Global trend
The pace of change in cosmetics is brisk, embracing the performance of formulations as
well as the packaging, advertising and pricing of the products.
During the past decade, an unprecedented explosion of cosmetics based on newly
discovered or rediscovered ingredients filled the market
Innovation is certain to continue. Skin aging starts at about 20 years, the largest part of
human life is aging, which would need to increased demand for fairness cream.
SECTION X
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY, PROJECT COST AND
PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic capacity
Assessment of project cost
Cost of land of 0.5 acre at Rs.5.5 per acre
Cost of levelling, laying internal roads/fencing and
Building
Factory building of area 100 sq.m. at Rs.3200/sq.m.
Non-factory building of area 20 sq.m.at Rs.4500/sq.m.
Cost of Plant & Machinery
Cost of basic plant and machinery
Instrumentation and control
Pipelines and valves
Structurals for erection
Octroi, excise duty, sales tax, etc.at 12%
Packaging and insurance charges (2%)
Transportation charges (2%)
Machinery stores and spares (2%)
Foundation charges (2%)
Installation charges (2%)
Total cost of plant and Machinery
Technical know-how fees
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Steam boiler and auxillaries
Water storage tank, borewell etc.
Fuel storage tank
Laboratory equipment
Office machinery & equipment
Material handling equipment, packaging machinery,
weigh balance, etc.
Diesel generator
Effluent treatment
Preliminary & Pre-operative expenses:
Preliminary expenses
Pre-operative expenses:-
Rent rates and taxes
Travelling expenses
Interest and commitment charges on borrowings
Insurance during construction period
Other preoperative expenses and deposits
Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total project cost
Rs.73 lakhs
Means of Finance
Promoter's contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
Cost of production
Variable cost
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Selling expenses
Total variable cost (A)
Fixed cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term loan and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total fixed cost (B)
Total cost of production C (A+B)
Selling price per kg. (in Rupees)
Annual sales turnover E
Net profit before tax (E-C)
Breakeven point in %
SECTION XI
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
Growing market due to improving
economic conditions
Weakness
High cost of product
Opportunity
Technical innovation
Competition from multinational companies
SECTION XII
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSTION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY AND
Market penetration
Market penetration is higher in the skin care segment compared to lipsticks. In the skin-
care segment, price and volume play an equal role in value growth.
The factors contributing to market penetration are strong brand promotion, good
distribution and quality improvement, the ability to provide a variety of products and
introduce affordable products without compromising on quality.
It is niche market and the scope for rising volumes is low. That does not mean the
market is not growing. The growth in the premium segment is usually because of people
upgrading from the mass to the premium rather than a growth in consumption per se.
The rural market has not been reached adequately, which is a very big market in itself.
The urban market itself is largely unexploited.
India, consumes less of cosmetics than most Asian countries.
In India, skin-care is still at a nascent stage. So this is the actual growth area.
Driving factors for demand and strategies for growth
While some strategies are tested and have been successful in the Indian market, the others
are nascent concepts and their bearing on the growth will be viable a couple of years
The cosmetics industry is one of the rapidly growing fast moving consumer goods
segments. But it has not been without blemishes for the players. The cosmetics market
has been constantly changing colours to suit Indian tastes and pockets and its players
have had to regularly work out new and innovative strategies to retain their hold on the
market and establish a niche market for themselves.
That explains the success of this market segment. Fair & Lovely is the market leader in
the fairness cream market. Cosmetic companies are spending considerably on research
for ingredients that block melanin production.
The strong growth in the demand and success of new players in the market has prompted
existing players to venture into cross categorization. Ponds did attempt cross
categorization when it l0aunched its Fairness cream under the same brand as its vanishing
and cold cream but it failed to do big. The market however continued to be dominated by
As of now, the scenario is encouraging for a number of players who have the opportunity
to cash on. The market is not restricted to an HLL or a Godrej alone. What is important is
the positioning and the style of the appeal for "making consumers fairest of all" that will
make the difference.
Today's beauty care market is totally brand driven. Indian companies sell their brands
primarily with high profile advertising campaigns.
Growing acceptance
Fairness of the skin and the appreciation factors
It is also found that women who have used fairness cream for several years, have
got habituated to it and would continue to use it regardless of their age.
Today, it is not only women but also a significant number of men who use the
Factors towards growth of Fairness Cream
Growing consumerism and the move towards personal grooming are the key to
The increase in number of working women who are conscious about their looks is
a big reason for the growth.
Traditionally, Indians have favoured fair skinned complexion and considered it as
important criteria in judging beauty. This has been a significant cause for the success of
Fair & Lovely which has the largest market share among skin care products.
Within the skin care category, penetration levels vary across different
sub-categories. Fairness creams (including cold cream) and vanishing cream continue to
be the dominant category accounting for nearly 50% of the total market.
The lotion category is the new and emerging area which is slowly replacing
creams. Lotions include moisturising toners, astringent item till recently a small market.,
but companies are focussing their efforts here.
Price apart, distribution and retailing are likely to be the key factors.
Multinational companies will compete effectively in Speciality Products such as
sun-protection and antistress cream, where a higher price may be justified in the
consumer's mind due to the specific value addition.
PLANTATION AND EXTRACTION OF
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
PRICE TRENDS
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY
AND AVAILABILITY
GLOBAL SCENARIO
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR
A NEW INDUSTRY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
Synonyms
Commiphora mukul
Commiphora wightii (Arnott) Bhand.
Indian Bedellium
Constituents
Guggul is the mixture of ketonic steroids from the gummy yellowish oleoresin of the
plant extract from India. Mainly resin, volatile oils, and gum
E & Z Guggulusterones 2 to 5 %
Uniqueness
Has a superior hypolipidaemic activity.
Guggul effectively lowers high triglycerides by 30%
Used to treat obesity and other weight related problems.
It is reported to be the most powerful cholesterol-lowering herb known.
Endangered plant
Specification
Total Guggulsterone Content :
Alcohol Soluble Extractives :
Lipid Contents min 20%
max 5 % (2hrs@ 105°C)
100 % through 80 mesh
Soluble in Alcohol
24 months unopened
In cool dry place, away from heat and direct light.
Yellow coloured powder
Characteristic pleasant
Characteristic pleasant
Loss on Drying (at 105deg
Activity ( BY HPLC)
Total Plate Counts
Negative /0 parts per g
Negative / 0 parts per g
Negative /<2 parts per g
Negative / < parts per g
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Guggul significantly lowers serum triglycerides and cholesterol as well as LDL and
VLDL cholesterols (the bad cholesterols).
At the same time, it raises levels of HDL (the good cholesterol)
It does this by increasing the liver's metabolism of LDL-cholesterol, thus limiting its
accumulation in the blood stream.
As antioxidants, Guggulsterones keep LDL cholesterol from oxidising, an action which
protects against atherosclerosis.
Guggul has also been shown to reduce the stickiness of platelets, as it clears cholesterol
from arteries and veins, lowers triglycerides and breaks up hardening and stagnation -yet
another effect that lowers the risk of coronary artery disease.
Guggul extract is similar to the drug Clofibrate for lowering cholesterol levels.
Anti-inflammatory
A direct anti-inflammatory effect has been observed for Guggulsterones. It thus improves
inflamed joints in rhumatism (arthritis)
In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used to remove deposits of waste or toxic material in the
body, including mucus and mineral deposits in the joints, thus reducing a possible cause
of sluggishness, inflamed joints, and many other conditions.
It compares favourably to tetracycline in the treatment of cystic acne.
It has Carminative, Antispasmodic and Diaphoretic effect
It may also increase thermogenesis through stimulation of the thyroid, potentially
resulting in weight loss.
A combination of Guggul, phosphate salts, hydroxycitrate and tyrosine coupled with
exercise is prescribed for weight loss.
Guggul lipid's natural properties are also commonly compared to that of niacin and fish
Guggul lipid decreases high blood pressure.
It is used to strengthen the structural system and support the heart.
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
There are number of units involved in the production of Guggul extract and formulations.
Such units include the following
Alchem International Ltd.,
201, Empire Plaza, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road,
Sultanpur, New Delhi-110 030
Indfrag Biosciences Ltd./Indfrag Ltd.,
1320, 12th Cross, Indiranagar 2nd Stage,
Bangalore-560 038
8, Pushpadeep Apt., Pushpakunj Society, Kankaria,
Ahmedabad - 380 001
Sri Srinivasa Herblex (P) Ltd.,
Shed No.6, Phase III
Autonagar, Vijayawada-520 007
2, E113/16th Cross St.,
Opp. SBI Besant nagar
No.19/1 & 19/2, I Main, II Phase, Peenya Indl. Area
Bangalore-560 058
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
4.2. Sample of Indian Exports
Quantity Value (Rs) Country
Brussels Siris Impex
Dry extracts Guggul
Plant Lipids Ltd
SECTION V
Basic price of Guggul powder extract
Taxes and duties
Extra as applicable
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
6.1. Sample of formulations
RUMOSH TAB
.
An Anti Inflammatory & Anti Rheumatic
Mahayograj Guggulu, Exts. Maharasnadi Quath,Shilajit, Parasik Yavani
(STRIP 10*10T and Pla.Bott.100T)
CULOSH TAB.
Constituents: Hirabol, Lodhar, Shilajit, Guggul
(STRIP 10*10T Pla. Bott.100T)
BUILDIM TAB.
Herbal an anti- bacterial
Constituents: Guggulu, Exts. Maharasnadi quath,Manjishtha, Guduchi
(STRIP 10*10T and Pla. Bott.50 T)
BUILDIM SYRUP Herbal an anti- bacterial
Guggulu, Exts. Maharasnadi quath,Manjishtha, Guduchi, Shankh Bhasma
(Bottle 100ML and Bottle 200ML)
Nature's Sunshine Guggul Lipid
Contains 500 mg of Guggul lipid standardized to contain 25 mg of Guggulsterones per
Enzymatic Therapy Guggul Plus
(It is a maximum strength Guggul lipid extract.)
OSIM CAP For Slimming
Medohar Guggul, Tryusnadi Loh,Triphala Guggul, Cow Mutra Exract
Pla.Bott. 50Cap. And Pla.Bott 100Cap
In clinical trials of standardized Guggul extract, no significant side effects other than
occasional mild gastrointestinal distress have been seen.
Guggul may be used with caution by people with liver disease and in cases of
inflammatory bowel disease and diarrhea.
6.2. Driving Factor for Demand
Guggulsterones are the active substances in the Ayurvedic formulations
Its claim to cardio health fame is its ability to lower elevated LDL Cholesterol levels.
Around 90 tonnes per annum of Guggul extract powder
Growth rate in demand
10 to 11% per annum
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
The Guggul tree secretes aromatic oleoresins which are collected, when dry after exuding
from cuts in the bark.
Guggul, the resin from Commiphora mukul, is made into a powder in this form; it has
been used for centuries by tribals in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka.
Today, the powder is obtained and compressed into pills in a more scientific set up.
The standardized powder extract contains a mixture of Z and E Guggulsterones.
Indian R & D Efforts
Cipla Laboratories Ltd, Bombay have conducted R & D on Guggul, resulting in
manufacture hypolipidaemic drug "Guglip"
The National Chemical Laboratory (Pune) in collaboration with the pharmacology team
of the Central Drug Research Institute (Lucknow) have isolated and chemically
characterized the hypolipidemic compounds of the oleogum resin.
Source of technology
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,
(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
Kukrail Picnic Spot Road,
P O CIMAP,Lucknow - 226015
Plant and machinery and suppliers
ACE Pack Machines
23, V.N. Industrial Estate
Bharathi Colony,Near Athiparasakthi
Peelamedu, Coimbatore-641 004
Frigmaires Engineers
PO Box 16353, 8, Janata Industrial Estate
Senapati Bapat Marg
Opp Phoenix Mil , Lower Parel (W)
ELGI Equipments Ltd.,
Elgi Industrial Complex III,
Singanal ur, Coimbatore-641 005
K.G. Khosla Compressors Ltd.,
19.8 KMS, Delhi-Mathura Road,
Faridabad-121 003, Haryana
The Bombay Engineering Works
1, Navyug Industrial Estate,
Opposite Swan Mills
185, Tokersey Jivraj Road,
Sewree, Mumbai-400 015
Cadmach Machinery Co. Ltd
H.O. and Factory
Plot No.3604 and 3605
GIDC Industrial Estate
Phase IV, Vatva, Ahmedabad-382 445
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
Botanical Trait
The mukul myrrh (Commiphora mukul) is a small, thorny shrub distributed throughout
The short shrub prefers arid regions.
Guggul and Gum Guggulu are the names given to a yellowish resin produced from the
stem of the plant.
Cultivation
Perennial crop, a desert plant
Gujarat, Rajastan and Karnataka
Harvesting
: Harvesting can be done when the plant attain 5 to 8 years of age.
Gum is tapped by shallow incision on the bark with sharp chisel and small quantity of
Guggal gum with Etheral enhances the gum secretion
Harvesting Period: December to March
700 to 900 Kg per hectare of Guggul gum
Post harvest:
Gum is dried in shade and stored.
SECTION IX
GLOBAL SCENARIO
Guggul is predominently viewed as anticholesterol drug
World-wide sales of anticholesterol drugs
Sales in million US$
Patent expiry date of certain anticholesterol drugs
New Drug for Cholesterol
Raloxifene, a new safer drug, may replace estrogen, a hormone which many
postmenopausal women take to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease.
The disadvantage of estrogen is that it increases the risk of cancer, especially breast
The new drug reduces bone loss, lowers cholesterol and cuts down on the risk of
endometrial cancer because it does not stimulate the uterus like estrogen.
Preliminary studies have shown that the drug appears to reduce the risk of breast cancer
The clinical trials, which are going on, have included 10000 women worldwide. If all
goes according to the plan raloifence is expected to hit the market in the next 6 to 12
Research work on Anti Cholesterol properties of Guggul
David D. Moore, a molecular Biologist at the Baylor School of Medicine in Houston has
studied and proved the anti cholesterol property of Guggul.
The sap from a Guggul tree contains a compound that blocks the action of a cell
receptor,
called FXR, that helps regulate the level of cholesterol in the body
Scientist said that this mechanism is completely different from the action of
statin drugs,
which are taken by millions of Americans to control cholesterol
Results suggest that other compounds that could affect FXR could also control
SECTION X
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic capacity
30 tonnes per annum
Assessment of project cost
S.No. Description
Cost of land of 75 acre at Rs.45000 lakh per acre
Building
Building of area 75 sq.m. at Rs.3200/sq.m.
Cost of Plant & Machinery
Miscel aneous machinery
Packaging machinery
Total cost of plant and Machinery
Technical know-how fees
Preliminary & Pre-operative expenses:
Preliminary expenses
Pre-operative expenses:-
Rent rates and taxes
Travel ing expenses
Interest and commitment charges on borrowings
Insurance during construction period
Other preoperative expenses and deposits
Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total project cost
Means of finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoter's contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
Cost of production
Variable cost
Rs. in lakhs
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Selling expenses
Total variable cost (A)
Fixed cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term loan and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total fixed cost (B)
Total cost of production (A+B)
Selling price per kg. (in Rupees)
Annual sales turnover
Net profit before tax (E-C)
Breakeven point in %
SECTION XI
SWOT ANALYSIS
Large availability of plantations in India
Lack of standardised product
Poor quality agricultural and extraction
SECTION XII
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY AND
Guggul is the traditional plantation in India which has been known to treat various
ailments such as Cholesterol, inflammation and others.
Guggul is almost an entirely Indian product, with tremendous export potential.
If adequate efforts would be made in developing the market for the product in India an
abroad, Guggul would be an exciting investment prospect.
PROFILE ON HERBAL COSMETICS
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS,
UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS 23
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION
FOR A NEW INDUSTRYAND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Herbal Cosmetics consists of herbal based products such as Shampoos, Hair dye, Shikkai
Powder, Cream rose skin toner, Skin lotions, Herbal scrubs, Face pack, Hair oil etc.
Herbal cosmetics are particularly preferred since they are eco friendly and would not
provide allergic reactions to the skin and the body.
Some of the important herbs and substances required for making herbal cosmetics include
Aloevera (Ghee Kanvar)
Amla(or IndianGooseberry)
Dandelion (Kanphul)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apricot(Khubani)
Emulsifying wax B.P.
Fuller's Earth(Multani Mitti)
Beeswax(Madu Mom)
Bicarbonate of Soda
Brewers Yeast(Khamir)
Oatmeal (jai Ka Atta)
Orange flower water
Sodium sesquicarbonate
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
The herbal cosmetic products are used for beauty care, skin care, hair care, body care.
The manufacturer has to obtain Licence under State Drug Control Act and manufacturing
practices have to be strictly according to the act and the guidlines
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
There are a number of manufacturers of Herbal Cosmetics, both in the organised and
unorganised sector.
The important producers include the following:
Aarogya Herbals (P) Ltd.,
K-185/1, Surya Plaza Building
3rd Floor, Sarai Julena
New Friends Colony,
New Delhi-110 025
A Spiderman India
82, Dabri Ext. Main,
New Delhi - 110 045
Amar Remedies Ltd.,
207, Roop Raj Building
497, S.V.P. Road,
Opera House, Mumbai-400 004
The Aroma Shop
C4A/40C, Janak Puri,
New Delhi - 110 058
Ayur Herbals
7/28, South Patel Nagar,
New Delhi - 110 008
Anil Ayurpharma (India) Pvt. Ltd.,
Lagdiwala Estate
Hingwala Lane,Ghatkopar (East)
Allo-Ayur Formulations Pvt. Ltd.
11, Tukoganj Main Road
Amsar Private Limited
47, Laxmi Nagar, Industrial Estate,
Fort, Indore - 452 006
Artefacts
No.577, Sector-09,
Faridabad - 121 006
ABI Herbal Products
Vettukattu Valasu
Erode-638 058, Tamil Nadu
Cears Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Alappat Cross Road, Kochi - 682 015
Crystal India
C-316, Yojana Vihar,
New Delhi - 110 092
Dabur India Ltd.
3, Factory Road, Near Safdarjun Hospital
New Delhi-110 029
Dew Herbal Cosmetics
211, Dalamal Chambers,
New Marine Lines,
Mumbai - 400 020
Eisenhowen International
A-8 East of Kailash, New Delhi - 110 065
Famay Marketing Services (P) Ltd.
D-120, Krishna Park, Khanpur Devli Road,
New Delhi - 110 062,
Ganga Amrit Exports Ltd.
Gangatat Dhanvantari Marg Virar,
Mumbai - 401 303
Green Earth Products
W-105, Khuranas,
Greater Kailash Part I,
New Delhi - 110 048
Harsha Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
WZ-49H, 1st Floor, Bodella,
Vikas Puri, New Delhi - 110 018
Herbal Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd.,
MKV Road, Cochin 25, Kerala
Hennamart Private Limited
B-28, Raisar Plaza,
Indira Bazaar, Jaipur - 302 001
Indo Herbal Products
659/3, Devli Village, Khanpur,
Maargi Natural Healthcare P Limited
337/2A, Chandavakar Road, Matunga,
Mumbai - 400 019
Madhu Exports
95/1 CPWD Quarters, K.K Nagar,
Chennai - 600 078
Natural Remedies
US Business Associate
Pegasus Universal Inc.,
1310, Tully Road, Suite 111
San Jose, CA 95122
Nisha Herbals & Cosmetics
14-A Seth Ji Ki Bari,Near
Canara Bank, Udaipur - 313 001
N.M. India Cosmetics Co.
J-268, Gali No. 5 31/2, Pusta Telecom Block,
Karatar Nagar, Shahdara, New Delhi - 110 053
Om Ayurveda-Shop.Org
425/82 T. M. V. Colony, Saraswati Apts,
Premsons Herbal Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd.,
11, Vijay Udyog Nagar,
Pretty Ma'am Herbal Cosmetics
32/637, MKV Road,
PTC Herbals & Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd.
10/16, Spartan Avenue
Mugappair, Chennai-600 050
Rasraj Herbal Exports
S. V. Road, Borivali (West),
Mumbai - 400 092
Rohit Extractions Ltd.
5-9-191, First Floor
Brindavan Commercial Complex,
Chirag Ali Lane, Abids, Hyderabad-500 001
Sanora Research Laboratories
4857/173, Pant Nagar,
Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai - 400 075
Phone: +(91)-(22)- 25126858
Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Ltd.
1, Gupta Lane, Calcutta-6
172, Gusainpura, Jhansi-284 002, Uttar Pradesh
Surya Herbal Ltd.,
Shrirang Apartments,
1st Floor, Above Sabina Restaurant,
Nehru Road, Vile Parle East
Simla Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
A-76, Phase-I Naraina Industrial Area,
New Delhi - 110 028
Phone: +(91)-(11)-5796273/5797734/5799664
Fax: +(91)-(11)-5799665
Sai Health Care
216, Dayanand Vihar, Vikas Marg Extension,
New Delhi - 110 092,
Sarita Manufacturing Company
5394/3, Janta Market, Sadar Bazar,
New Delhi - 110 006
Seascope Exports
158/33 laxmi Ind.Estate, New Link Road,
Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400 053
617, Surveyor Colony,
Madurai - 625 007
Phone: +(91)-(452)-681574
36-DSP Nagar, Madurai - 625 010
Simco Herbals
A-76,Phase-1, Naraina Industrial Area, New Delhi - 110 028
Sukarisi Natural Medicines
118-A, Paper Mill Road, Pallipalayam, Erode - 638 006
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
Negligible quantity
4.2. Exports
Sample of individual Exports of Fairness creams (In Chennai port)
Period 2002
Name of the exporters
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Vale Exports (P) Ltd
Vale Exports (P) Ltd
Vale Exports (P) Ltd
Vale Exports (P) Ltd
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare Private Limited
Singapore MAY 2002
Cavinkare Private Limited
Colombo MAY 2002
Cavinkare Private Limited
Colombo MAY 2002
SECTION V
Price for Fairness cream
Rs.28/- for 25 gms
Rs.50/- for 50 gms
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
6.1. General details
Size of the cosmetic and perfumery market
Around Rs. 12000 million per annum
Colour cosmetics Ltd.,
Lakme scores over a host of both Indian and foreign companies with its sheer range of
products which span from the lowest to the highest end. Therefore, in this segment
Lakme comes out as the leader.
Market share of major cosmetic companies
Zee (a new entrant) and others
6.2. Skin care creams/lotions - The market (in tonnes)
Cold/winter cream
Moisturising cream
Speciality cream
Cold/winter lotion
Moisturising lotion
Speciality lotion
Skin care creams/lotions - Market segmentation (in tonnes)
Anti wrinkle/ageing
Bleaches/facepacks
Market for non durables
(Rs. in million)
6.3. Men/Women classification of consumers for cosmetics
6.4. Fairness Cream market
Market Size of Indian cosmetic and toiletries industry
Around Rs.3000 crores
Market size of skin care segment
Around Rs.1200 crores
Market size of Fairness creams
Around Rs.710 crores
Market share of skin care segment
Specialty creams such as sunscreen lotions, moisturisers and toners, cleansing lotions,
under-eye dark circle removing creams and cold creams contribute the rest.
Market segmentation for fairness creams
Sales value (Rs. in crore)
Market share of major players
Market share in %
Hindustan lever Ltd.
Gold Turmeric and
Dream Fairness cream
Some other marginal players
6.6. Demand for Herbal cosmetics
Estimated demand for Herbal Cosmetics is in the region of 5 to 7% of the overall
cosmetic market.
6.7. Growth rate in demand:
10 to 11% per annum
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
7.1. General details
Creams and emulsions are all basically mixtures of water, oils, waxes and fragrances
perfumery products in varying proportions.
A slight change in the quantities in the preparations changes the character of the
preparation and one should be careful when measuring the ingredients.
Generally most of the creams are basically made in the same way and hence when
measuring the quality the following rough equivalents should be kept in mind while
formulating the product.
7.2. Formulation details for sample of cosmetic products
Skin Lotions
Complexion lotions/sunscreen lotions for all skin types
Complexion lotions not only improve the colour of the skin but also protect it from the
harmful effects of the sun by providing a screen between skin and the sunrays. Therefore
they are generally known as sunscreen lotions.
Lime complexion Lotion
Put the lime flowers in boiling water for an hour. Strain and let the
mixture cool. Add sodium benzoate to it. This is a very good complexion lotion and for
better results add equal part of rose water to it. Keep it under refrigeration and use it with
the help of cotton buds.
Lavender Complexion Lotion
Process: Mix borax powder in rose water and add boiling oil to the mixture. Keep
stirring, when cool and lavender extract too. It can be kept under refrigeration for more
Lavender extract
Almond Complexion Lotion
Process: Heat the almond oil and paraffin together and add all the other ingredients to it.
Shake it well, apply it and let it remain till it dries. Rinse off with cold water preceded by
lukewarm water wash. It leaves the skin looking fairer and smoother.
Cucumber/carrot juice
Extract of cornflower
Sesame Complexion Lotion
Process: Mix all the oils together and apply it on the face and neck. It is an exclusive
tonic to protect the skin from scorching heat of sun or is a very effective measure to get
rid of sun tanning.
Brook Lime Complextion Lotion
Process: Boil the water and put the brook lime leaves/stems in it. Leave it for an hour.
Strain and let it cool. Now mix sodium benzoate in it. Apply it on the face and neck with
cotton. It removes the spots and blackheads. It can be kept under refrigeration for more
Leaves/stems of brook
lime Distilled water
Pimple Removing Lotions
Process: Mix all the ingredients well and apply the paste on the face. Leave it on for 15 minutes.
The wash off with lukewarm water followed by a cold water rinse. It is also very good for
removing spots caused by pimples.
Pimple removing tomato
lotion Camphor lotion
Pimple removing garlic lotion
Process: Blend all these together and apply this mask on the face for 20 minutes. After that wash
off with lukewarm water. Never forget to give a cold water rinse because the pores which get
opened by lukewarm water wash, get contracted if you rinse off with cold water.
Multani mitti powder
Pimple removing camphor lotion
Process: Mix all these ingredients well and make a mixture of it. Apply this on the face
and leave it to dry. When it is dry, wash off with lukewarm water. Finally rinse off with
Astringent Lotions for All Skin Types
Astringent lotions are antiseptic in nature and therefore these should be used by the
people having skin problem-for example acne prone skin.
Lemon Astringent Lotion
Process: Mix all the ingredients together and use with a cotton pad.
Tincture of benzoin
Cornflower Astringent Lotion
Process: Boil the water and soak the corn flower in it. Strain the mixture and mix witch
hazel. It can be used by soaking the cotton pad in this mixture an then applying it on the
Distilled water
Rose Astringent Lotion
Process: Boil the water and soak the rose petals in it. Then mix sodium benzoate in the
mixture. Apply it with cotton pads. It is very good for tightening the skin and removing
Rose petals/roots
Lilly Astringent Lotion
Process: Soak the lilly flower in boiling water for an hour. Then strain and mix sodium
benzoate in it. Soak cotton buds in the mixture and apply it on the face. It leaves the skin
Distilled water
Nutmeg Astringent Lotion
Process: Mix them thoroughly. Let it stand for 7 days. Then use it. It can be keep for
more than 2 months if kept under refrigeration.
Grated lemon peels
Orange flower extract 2 tbsp Tincture of benzoin
Peppermint Astringent Lotion
Process: Mix them thoroughly and apply on the face for deep cleansing and opening of
pores. Keep the remaining under refrigeration for further applications.
Calomine lotion
Witch hazel extract
Peppermint extract
Tincture of benzoin
Sandalwood Astringent Lotion
Process: Mix all these ingredients well. Keep it under refrigeration so that you can
preserve it for months.
Sodium bicarbonate
Orange flower extract 4 tbsp Honey
Rosemary Astringent Lotion
Process: Soak orange peels, lemon peels and mint leaves in boiling rose water. Leave it
so for an hour. Then strain and mix all the other ingredients to the mixture. Mix them
thoroughly and keep under refrigeration.
Sodium benzoate
Witch Hazel Astringent Lotion
Process: Mix them thoroughly. Apply on the face and neck at night and keep the rest
under refrigeration for further applications.
Witch hazel extract
Tincture of benzoin
Skin Toning Lotions
Grapefruit Skin Toning Lotion
Process: Remove the skin of the grapefruit and cut it into small pieces. Put the pieces
through the blender then mix with youghurt to make a paste. Refrigerate for an hour and
add sodium benzoate, then smear over the face and neck. Leave for 30 minutes until you
feel your pores tightening. Wash off with lukewarm water. It is very good for oily and
Grapefruit (ripe)
Sunflower Skin Toning Lotion
Process: Melt lanolin in a pan over a low flame and stir in sunflower oil. Remove from
the heat and stir in wheat germ oil and witch hazel with sodium benzoate. Bottle and
refrigerate and then massage a little into the face and neck at bed time. It is an effective
tonic for dry skin.
Wheat germ oil or vitamin E oil is very effective for dry skin. Apply it by dipping cotton
Rub a piece of potato over the face and neck and leave the juice for 15 minutes to dry on
and then wash off. It is very effective for oily skin and can also be used for dry skin with
Witch hazel extract
Skin Soothing Preparations
Cucumber Skin Soothing Preparation
Process: Peel and chop the cucumber and place the slices in a bowl. Squeeze the lemon
over cucumber and let them stand for an hour. Then rub the cucumber slices over the
face avoiding the area encircling the eyes. Leave it so for 30 minutes and wash off with
cold water. It is an extra luxurious preparation for oily skin.
Yoghurt Skin Soothing Preparation
Process: Put the cucumber through a blender and mix it with the yoghurt. Apply the
paste on the face and neck. Leave to dry and then wash off with cold water. This is a
good preparation for normal and sensitive skin.
Witch Hazel Skin Soothing Preparation
Process: Grind the cucumber and mix honey and witch hazel to the pulp of cucumber.
Apply on the face and neck, and leave it on for 20 minutes. When dry, wash off with
cold water. This gives a luxurious touch to the dry skin.
Witch hazel extract
Cleansing Creams/Cold Creams
The following cleansing creams can be applied during winter as cold creams because in
winter, some creamy substance is needed to protect the skin from the drying effects of
cold wind. And cold creams do the same.
Process: Heat the beewax in a saucepan. When it is melted, add almond oil, rose water
and borax powder. Mix them thoroughly and keep stirring till the mixture cools. It can
be kept under refrigeration for a long time.
Almond Cleansing (ream
(1) White beewax
Almond Cleansing Cream (2)
Process: Mix all the ingredients except sodium benzoate over a low flame. When the
mixture cools down, add sodium benzoate. Keep it in a bottle under refrigeration.
Sweet almond oil
Bitter almond oil
Almond Cleansing Cream (3)
Process: Beat egg yolk honey. Mix almond oil and powder making them into a paste.
Now blend the beaten egg and honey to the paste of almond oil and add sodium benzoate
Sweet almond oil
Cucumber Cleansing Cream
Process: Put a bowl in an open pot filled with boiling water. Pour spermaceti and beewax
in the bowl. After they have melted, remove the bowl form the pot. Pour olive oil and
cucumber juice. Keep stirring while the mixture is still warm and sodium benzoate.
Source of technology
National Research Development Corporation,
(A Government of India Enterprise),
Anusandhan Vikas, 20-22, Zamroodpur Community Centre,
Zamrudpur, Kailash Colony Extn., New Delhi- 110 048.
Plant and machinery equipment
Blender and mixer
ACE Pack Machines
23, V.N. Industrial Estate
Bharathi Colony,
Near Athiparasakthi Temple
Peelamedu, Coimbatore-641 004
1304/A, GIDC V.U. Nagar-388 120,
Packaging machinery
C-30, Neeti Bagh,Khel Gaon Marg,
New Delhi-110 049
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
Cleansing creams formulation
The oils and waxes are melted, the usual way over a pan of boiling water. The cucumber
juice, glycerine, colouring and borax is heated separately, ensuring that the borax
dissolves thoroughly when the contents of both bowls are in molten form and warm,
water is added drop by drop to the oil with continuous stirring.
The heating is stopped and the contents of both bowls are mixed till the mixture thickens
and cools. The cream is kept in a refrigeration as cucumber juice decays outside.
The cream is made in small letches every time.
Formulations details (Raw material requirements)
Mineral oil or olive oil
Availability
The above raw materials are readily available in the retail market
SECTION IX
DISCUSSIONS ECONOMIC CAPACITY, PROJECT COST AND
PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic Capacity
45 tonnes per annum
Assessment of project cost
Cost Rs. In lakhs
1.1. Cost of land of 0.5 acres at Rs.5.5 lakh per acre
1.2. Cost of levelling,laying internal roads/fencing and
Building
Cost Rs. In lakhs
2.1. Factory building Rs.3200 per sq.m
2.2. Non-factory building at Rs.4500 per sq.m.
Cost of Plant and Machinery
Cost Rs. In lakhs
3.1. Cost of basic plant and machinery
3.2. Instrumentation and control
3.3. Pipelines and valves
3.4. Structurals for erection
3.5. Octroi excise duty, sales tax, etc. at 12
3.6. Packaging and insurance charges(2%)
3.7. Transportation charges (2%)
3.8. Machinery stores and spares (2%)
3.9. Foundation charges (2%)
3.10. Installation charges (2%)
Total cost of plant and machinery
Technical know-how fees
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Cost Rs. Inlakhs
5.1. Electrificatiion
5.2. Steam boiler and auxillaries
5.3. Water storage tank, borewell etc
5.4. Fuel storage tank
5.5. Laboratory equipment
5.6. Machinery & equipment
5.7. Material handling equipment, packaging machinery,
weigh balance etc.
5.8. Diesel generator
5.9. Effluent treatment
Preliminary &Pre-operative expenses:
6.1. Preliminary expenses
6.2. Pre-operative expenses:-
6.2.1. Establishment
6.2.2. Rent rates and taxes
6.2.3. Travelling expenses
6.2.4. Interest and commitment charges on borrowing
6.2.5. Insurance during construction period
6.2.6. Other preoperative expenses and deposits
6.2.7. Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total Project Cost
Means of Finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoters contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Selling expenses
Total variable cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term laon and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total Fixed cost
Total cost of production (A+B)
Selling price per kgs( in Rupees)
Annual sales turnover
Net profit before tax (E-C)
Breakeven point in %
SECTION X
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
Increasing demand due to eco friendly
nature of product
Weakness
Lack of certification procedures
Inadequate number of product grades and
Opportuntiy
Competition from synthetic products
SECTION XI
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
With the increasing percapita income in the country and raising standards of living, the
demand for cosmetic products are registering healthy growth trends.
In view of the suspected side effects of synthetic chemicals used in cosmetics, there is
increasing preference for use of natural and herbal materials in cosmetic products.
Under the circumstances, the demand for herbal cosmetics are bound to go up
substantially and steadily in the coming years
The Indian herbal cosmetic industry should exploit this favourable conditions by putting
forth more product development efforts and R&D work in the field.
Apart from process technology, the market thrust and campaign is a vital factor in
improving the prospects of herbal cosmetics.
PROFILE ON HERBAL EXTRACT
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS 13
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY
AND AVAILABILITY
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS 22
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A
NEW INDUSTRY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.1. General details
Different parts of the herbal plants are used for extractions ranging from roots, stem,
leaves, flowers to fruits.
The extracted products are either in the form of powder or mixture of oil and oleoresins.
1.2. Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards has formulated following specifications for herbal
IS 326-1986 Methods of sampling and test for natural and synthetic perfumery
IS 6774:1972 Classifications of essential oil bearing aromatic plants.
Specifications of Selected Herbal Extracts
1.3.1. Amla
Flavour and Taste
Characteristics of amla
Total soluble solids
Acidity%(as Citric acid)
1.3.2. Aloe Vera gel
Slight vegetable like odour
Specific gravity
Less Than 0.001%
Store in sealed, light resistant containers at cool, dark, dry place
1.3.3. Guggul
Total Guggulsterone content
Alcohol soluble extractives
Lipid contents min 20%
Max 5 % (2hrs@ 105°C)
100 % through 80 mesh
Soluble in alcohol
24 months unopened
In cool dry place, away from heat
and direct light.
1.3.4. Vetiver
Colour and appearance
Light to reddish brown, Light to reddish brown,
sometime greenish viscous sometime greenish viscous
Characteristic & persistent Characteristic & persistent
aroma with pleasant woody aroma with pleasant woody
Specific gravity 30/30 deg.C
Refrative index 30 deg.C
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Application Sector
Anti-inflammatory
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
There are a number of Herbal extract producers all over India.
Important producers include the following
Asean Aromatics Pvt. Ltd.,
Factory & Office :
Plot 15-A, IIIrd Cross Street,
Nehru Nagar, Kottivakkam,
Cigma Herbo Tech. P. Ltd.,
910/1-A, Thimmampalayam
Karamadai-641 104
Dhawan International
B-134, G.F.(Front),
Malviya Nagar, New Delhi - 110 017
Lotus Herbals Ltd.
Noida-201 301, Uttar Pradesh
Dabur Ayurvet Ltd.,
6th Floor, Sagar Plaza,
Laxmi Nagar, Vikas Marg,
Dabur Ayurvedic Specialities Limited
Harsha Bhawan, Block-E, Connaught Place,
New Delhi - 110 001
Envin Foods & Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Indian Herbs House,
Sharda Nagar, Saharanpur - 247 001
Excel Industries Ltd.
Bio-Tech Division
184-87, Swami Vivekanand Road
Post Box No.7474, Jogeshwari (West)
Mumbai-400 102, Maharashtra.
Flavex Aromats (I) Ltd.
B-2/17, Sarvatra Soc,
Paud Road, Kothrud,
Flavours & Essences Pvt. Ltd.,
10th Km. Hunsur Road, Belevadi
Global Herbs
Pune Satara Road,
Gufic Biosciences Ltd./Gufic Ltd.
Office : Subhash Road-A,Vile Parle (E),Bombay-400 057
Factory: Kabilpore,Navsari,Gujarat
Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd.
209, Samir Complex,
Opp. Municipal Market,
C.G.Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009
The Himalaya Drug Co. (HDC)
22, Mahakali Road
Andheri, Mumbai-400 093
Indfrag Biosciences Ltd./Indfrag Ltd.,
1320, 12th Cross, Indiranagar 2nd Stage,
Bangalore-560 038
Factory at Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Kancor Flavours and Extracts Limited,
XVII/138, Kanakkankadavu Road,
Angamaly South-683 573, Kerala
Laxmi Natural Products Pvt. Ltd.
Chandermukhi Basement, Nariman Point,
Mumbai - 400 021
Phone: +(91)-(22)- 22853753
Fax: +(91)-(22)- 22853752
Products: Herbal Extracts and Ayurvedic Formulations.
Medimix Group of Companies
Sowparnika Herbal Extracts & Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd.
Office : Cholayil, No.1583
J-Block, 15th Main Road,
Anna Nagar, Chennai-600 040
Pioma Chemicals
217/C, Shyam Kamal
PSSJ Suthanthira Enterprises
121, North Cotton Road,
Tuticorin 628 001, Tamil Nadu
Pharmed Medicare (P) Ltd.
Pharmed Gardens,
Bangalore 560 048,
Sanmar Speciality Chemicals Ltd.
Corporate Office:
9, Cathedral Road,
Chennai - 600 086
Sri Srinivasa Herblex (P) Ltd.,
Admn. Office : Shed No.6, Phase III
Autonagar, Vijayawada-520 007
Factory : Survey No.218/2A, Gannavaram Road
Punadipadu-521 151
Surya Herbal Ltd.,
Shrirang Apartments,
1st Floor, Above Sabina Restaurant,
Nehru Road, Vile Parle East
Sami Chemicals and Extracts (P) Ltd.
104/1, Unit No.3,
Singa Sandra Village,
Hosur Road, Bangalore - 560 068.
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
The import/export details of a few herbal extracts are given below:
4.1. Aloe vera
4.1.1. Imports
4.1.2. Sample of Individual Exports
Period 2001
Name of the Exporters
1500 Kgs. Port Kelang
Sarathi International
Agarbathies Aloes box
Period 2002
Name of the Exporters
Packiam Botanicals
Vegetable Extract
Sarathi International
Packiam Botanicals
Vegetable Extract
Packiam Botanicals
Vegetable Extract
Packiam Botanicals
Vegetable Extract
Arathi International Inc. Indian Incense
4.2. Guggul
4.2.1. Imports
4.2.2. Export details
4.2.2.1.Sample of Indian Exports
Description
Quantity Value (Rs) Country
Brussels Siris Impex
Dry extracts Guggul
Plant Lipids Ltd
Dry extracts
4.3. Amla
4.3.1. Present import level
Around 8000 kg per annum
April 2001 to March 2002
Countrywise import level
7820 kg per annum from Pakistan
Present export level
Around 40 tonnes per annum
Countrywise exports
April 2001 to March 2002
4.4. Vetiver
4.4.1. Imports
4.4.2. Exports of Vetiver Oil
Export level
Around 500 kg per annum
4.4.2.2.
Sample of individual Exports Chennai Port
Name of the Name of the Exporters
Value in Country
Padmini Products
Fi Kone Elevator India 4 Pcs
SECTION V
Basic Price details of selected herbal extract products are given below:
Herbal Extract Basic price
Guggul Powder Rs.750 per kg Vetiver oil
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
The Indian demand for Herbal extract is registering steady growth, particularly in
pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
A few of the herbal extracts are exported from the country, showing an increasing trend
Most of the drugs of established therapeutic value used in the pharmacopoeias of
different countries grow in the great abundance and often in a state of nature in many
As per an estimate, India has about 4000 species of herbal plants. Over 9% of them are
available in wild state. Only 20% of these industrially useful herbs have so far been
under commercial cultivation.
In recent times, Indian System of Medicine came to limelight due to its limited side
effects and easy accessibility, India is a repository of large number of medicinal plants
which needed exploration and experimentation for their sustainable use.
Some of the Indian units operating in the Herbal sector such as Vaidyanath, Dabur,
Zandu, Hamdard, Himalaya Drug are reported to have produced 500 to 700 numbers of
different herbal medicines, tonics and lotions etc. with extensive business to the tune of
Rs.100 to Rs.150 crores per annum by each.
There are at present more than 7000 pharmacies in Indian system of medicine in the
country, out of which about 600 are on loan licence and the remaining are having
manufacturing facilities. In addition, there are over 3 lakh Ayurved, 30000 Unani and
12000 Sidha registered practitioners in the country
The present market of Indian System of Medicines (ISM) including Ayruvedic drugs is
estimated at around Rs.4300 crores. This includes 16 categories of classical ayurvedic
medicines and a large number of patent and proprietary ayurvedic medicines. This
include oils, pastes, tablets, pills, capsules and liquids
Market for Indian System of Medicines in India
Market size (Million Rs.)
Number of products
>600 products
> 100 products
> 30 products
Driving factors for demand
Important use in medicinal applications due to absence of side effects
Eco-friendly nature of the product
Herbal extracts are used extensively in the production of above Indian Systems of
In addition Herbal extracts are also used considerably in cosmetic products
Likely Growth rate in demand for Herbal Extracts
9 to 10% per annum
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
7.1. General details
The manufacturing process for various herbal extracts depend upon the nature of the
individual herbs and the specific process requirements.
The various unit operations are used in the extraction of herbs such as extractors, dryers
pulverisers etc.
Observance of specific and stipulated conditions for the production of herbal extracts are
necessary to ensure that there would not be any deterioration in product quality or
7.2. Technology Practices in Herbal extract Processing
7.2.1. Procurement:
Identification a must, before purchasing or growing fresh/dried herbs. Discriminate look
alikes, identical species and adulterated herbs.
7.2.2. Post Harvest:
Cleaning and Drying of plant material; to be specific to species as well as end products.
Freeze drying, Spray drying and Flash drying are important methods
Sun drying is usually the common initial step.
7.2.3. Storage:
Storage in controlled atmosphere in an aseptic lay out is a must to maintain keeping
quality in terms of colour, actives and fragrance.
Temperature, air flow and humidity are closely monitored.
7.2.4. Pulverisation:
Grinding media & temperature can play a vital role in quality of final product.
7.2.5. Sifting:
Sifting through various mesh sizes for different end use is strictly followed. This directly
determines the absorption and effectiveness of the herb.
7.2.6. Sterilization:
Plant materials contain microbial contamination which resist most of the cleaning
techniques. Total Sterilization is mainly effected through exposure to Ethylene Oxide and
Gamma radiation.
7.2.7. Filling:
It is a must to automate or semi-automate filling. The guage and material of the packing
materials should prevent ingress of air and moisture. This avoids oxidation,
discolouration or deterioration.
7.2.8. Tests:
Standard analytical methods are used to determine characteristics.
Organoleptic tests can sometimes determine trace component levels.
Chromatographic methods are used for quantitative analysis.
Microbiological Examination and Toxicological tests have to be performed to determine
the safety of the herb.
Pesticide Residue and Heavy metals are to be analysed to ensure nil side effects.
Clinical trials or post marketing surveillance ensures that adverse drug interactions are
7.2.9. Standardisation
Standardisation and purification are ongoing debates especially in the developed
There are two very strong camps influencing the market scenario.
The leading Herbal player Sabinsa for instance takes the middle ground. They offer both
Standardised extracts as well as whole product and leaves the decision to the customer.
It is too premature to conclude on the merits of any single method. The Herbal sector has
still some way to go before stabilizing.
7.2.10. Distillation
Hydro-distillation.
Steam distillation
Water-steam distillation
CO2 Supercritical Extraction
Molecular Distillation
Spinning Cone Column Distillation
7.3. Factors determining the Production and Quality
Selection :
Geographical origin, Organ to Extract and distill, Botanical variety, Harvest time,
Biochemical specificity, Contamination and Organoleptics.
Comminution :
Heat induced deterioration must be prevented during size reduction.
It must also be closely followed by soaking and extraction.
Quality is ensured through:
Physical tests, Chemical tests, GC analysis and Sensory analysis
FCC guidelines for Specific Gravity, Refractive index, Optical rotation and Colour have
GC-MS profiling gives accurate chemical information of the constituents.
It can be used to determine: Origin, adulteration, degradation and the complete list of
Pesticides residue and Heavy metal analysis yield information on safety.
Sensory analysis and Head space analysis are the final word on colour, flavour and odour.
Extraction :
Generally, water is the main media through which extraction is effected.
The separation of components are in the order of their solubility in water and not their
Steam Distillation uses high pressure and heated steam optimised so as to keep the spice
surface on the false bottom always wet but not saturated, ie., the moisture content suits
the absorptive capacity of the herb material.
Hydro-distillation is slow and ineffective except that it is portable.
Water-Steam Distillation is a blend of the above two processes.
It is suitable for most herbs and is also portable.
Hydro-diffusion is carried out with the flow top-down.
The condensation is at the bottom. Used for seed materials processed in bulk.
Supercritical extraction is an effective method for high value extracts.
SCE uses gases such as CO2 to diffuse into plant material and extract the soluble
components. It can be optimised to yield pure oil.
Post-Treatment and Storage of the extracted oil is vital.
All the methods except SCE yield moisture containing extract.
Sodium sulphate or Chloride are used to remove moisture.
Nitrogen is purged into the extract and maturation for a few days is allowed.
Storage is usually in clean stainless steel drums.
Control of Microbial Load
Option:
Ethylene oxide (EO) and Propylene oxide (PO) fumigation
Disadvantage: Harmful residues (ethylene chlorohydrin/bromohydrin, ethylene glocol.)
& Worker Exposure to toxic gases.
Reported to be banned in a few developed countries
Microwave treatment
Disadvantage: Dry commodities unsuitable.
Ultraviolet irradiation
Disadvantage: Dry commodities unsuitable.
Steam or dry heating
Disadvantage: Heat destroys flavour, aroma and micronutrients.
Methyl bromide
Disadvantage: Ozone depleting chemical. To be phased out by 2005 in advanced
countries and 2015 in developing countries.
Radiation processing
Disadvantage: None of the above hazards but cumbersome and expensive.
Radiation Processing
Advantages
It is a cold treatment.
Its penetrating nature permits its use in :
Raw materials, Finished products and pre-shipment containers.
Products irradiated are safe and free from residual radiation
Permitted radiation:
Cobalt-60, Cesium-137, X-rays (sub 5 MeV), Electron (sub 10 MeV)
Spices, Herbs and dry vegetable seasoning are largely irradiated.
10 % of the Herbs and Spices are irradiated to enhance shelf life.
7.4. Source of technology
National Research Development Corporation,
(A Government of India Enterprise),
Anusandhan Vikas, 20-22, Zamroodpur Community Centre,
Zamrudpur, Kailash Colony Extn., New Delhi- 110 048.
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,
(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
Kukrail Picnic Spot Road,
P O CIMAP,Lucknow - 226015
Central Drug Research Institute,
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Chattar Manzil Palace,
Mahatma Gandhi Marg,
Post Box No. 173,Lucknow-226 001.
7.5. Plant and machinery equipment and suppliers
Falling Film Evaporator
Solvent Extractor with Stripping Condenser and Rectifier
Size reduction
The raw materials is available as Leaves, Stems, Barks, roots, Flowers, Seeds, Kernels
and Shells. Depending on the physical properties, including shape and size one has to
select the equipments from the following.
Magnetic Separator
Dust Collection Equipment
Extraction equipment
Filtration
Enclosed filter press
Solvent Recovery
Drying of extracts
Utilities Equipment
Coal fired boiler
Light diesel/Furnace oil fired babay boiler
Cooling Tower
Natural draft cooling tower
Forced/Induced draft cooling tower
Refrigeration Plant
Air Compressor
Supplier of plant and machinery
Cethar Vessels Ltd.,
No.4, Dindigul High Road,
Refrigeration plant
ELGI Equipments Ltd.,
Elgi Industrial Complex III,
Singanal ur, Coimbatore-641 005
K.G. Khosla Compressors Ltd.,
19.8 KMS, Delhi-Mathura Road,
Faridabad-121 003, Haryana
Richard Engineering (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
42, IIF, Veerabadran Street
Near Val uvar Kottam
Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034
645, Anna Salai,
Fluid Control Equipments
77/574, Mount Road, Chennai-600 006
Sri Ranga Industries
SF, 739, Ramraj Nagar,
Goldwins, Coimbatore-641 014
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITYAND AVAILABILITY
Raw material requirements for selected herbal extracts are given below
Raw material and utility requirement
8.3.1 Amla
Basis : one tonne of Amla oil
Amla Fruit
Total Installed power
8.3.2. Aloe Vera
Generally, three leaves provide one kg. of Aloe vera gel.
Supply of Aloe Vera Leaves
Aloe Vera is extensively cultivated in Tamil Nadu and other states in the country.
There is no particular constraint in expanding the area of cultivation of Aloe Vera to meet
the projected increase in the demand. Therefore, the supply scenario of Aloe Vera Plant
material is likely to remain comfortable.
8. 3. Guggul
700 to 900 Kg are produced per hectare of Guggul gum plantation. Gum is dried in shade
Guggul is cultivated in Gujarat, Karnataka and Rajasthan.
8.4. Vetiver
For 1.5 kg of Vetiver oil
Raw material availability
The herbs are grown all over India in different climatic and seasonal conditions.
SECTION IX
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic Capacity
30 tonnes per annum
Project Cost in Rs. lakhs
Assessment of project cost
Cost Rs.in Lakhs
Cost of land of 0.5 acre at
Rs.5.5 lakh per per acre
Cost of level ing,laying internal 0.28
roads/fencing and compound
Building
Cost Rs.in Lakhs
Factory building at
Non-factory building at
Cost of Plant and Machinery
Cost Rs. In lakhs
3.1. Cost of basic plant and machinery
3.2. Instrumentation and control
33. Pipelines and valves
3.4. Structurals for erection
3.5. Octroi excise duty, sales tax, etc. at 12%
3.6. Packaging and insurance charges(2%)
3.7 Transportation charges (2%)
3.8 Machinery stores and spares (2%)
3.9. Foundation charges (2%)
3.1. Instal ation charges (2%)
Total cost of plant and machinery
Technical know-how fees
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Cost Rs. Inlakhs
5.1. Electrificati on
5.2. Steam boiler and auxil aries
5.3. Water storage tank, borewel etc
5.4. Fuel storage tank
5.5. Laboratory equipment
5.6. Office machinery & equipment
5.7. Material handling equipment, packaging machinery, weigh balance etc.
5.8. Diesel generator
5.9. Effluent treatment
Preliminary &Pre-operative expenses:
6.1 Preliminary expenses
6.2. Pre-operative expenses:-
6.2.1. Establishment
6.2.2. Rent rates and taxes
6.2.3. Travel ing expenses
6.2.4. Interest and commitment charges on borrowing
6.2.5. Insurance during construction period
6.2.6. Other preoperative expenses and deposits
6.2.7. Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contigency
Working capital margin
Total Project Cost
Means of Finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoters contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
Variable cost
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Sel ing expenses
Total variable cost
B Fixed cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term laon and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total Fixed cost
Total cost of production (A+B)
Sel ing price per kg. (In Rupees)
Annual sales turnover
Net profit before tax (E-C)
Breakeven point in %
SECTION X
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
Largely grown in India
Weakness
Inadequate R & D efforts to conclusively
prove the efficacy and superiority of the
Opportuntiy
Other countries developing the cultivation
of the plant in a big way
SECTION XI
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Herbal extract are known to treat various ailments such as Cholesterol, inflammation and
others. Herbal extracts also have cosmetic and perfumery applications, apart from
A number of herbal extracts are produced only in a few countries in the world and India
can emerge as a significant player.
If adequate efforts would be made in developing the market for herbal extracts in India
and abroad, Herbal extracts would be an exciting investment prospect.
PROFILE ON HERBAL HAIR OIL
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS,
UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS 20
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION
FOR A NEW INDUSTRYAND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Hair oils are combination of oils and suitable perfumes.
Coconut oil is the most commonly used base for hair oil manufacture, to which
manufacturers add other herbal or non-herbal ingredients in order to add value to the
The base oils like Castor oil, Coconut oil and Seasamum oil are mostly used vegetable
based oils. Besides vegetable based oils, another class of base oils which are used in Hair
Oils are floral oils such as Bela Oil, Chameli oil, Henna oil etc., which poses most
delicate fragrances.
Vegetable oils are refined before using it in the Hair Oil formulations.
The natural scents added to hair oil such as Balsom peru, Cantharidin and Fly
Cantharides help to invigorate the growth of hairs and prevent baldness.
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
In the earlier days, many Indians have been using coconut oil as hair oil because of its
inherent properties.
However, in recent times, this trend has been changing and people now buy attractive and
expensive packs of hair oil, which have several other constituents such as perfumes.
Perfumed liquid paraffin hair oils called as non-sticky hair oils are available and
purchased as the users need not wash their hands after application.
Such developments have given scope for introduction and development of market for
Herbal Hair oil in a big way.
Herbal hair oil are particularly preferred in view of the medicinal and eco friendly
properties that it possesses.
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
Both herbal oils and non-sticky hair oils have been quite successful as product concepts.
Dabur India's Vatika hair oil is one of the first herbal hair oils to be introduced in the
Hindustal Lever Ltd's (HLL's) Clinic Plus non-sticky hair oil(which combines coconut
oil and mineral oil) has also been an unqualified success.
There are number of producers of Herbal hair oil in India, both in the organised and
unorganised sector.
The Indian producers include the following:
A.G.I.Restorative Foundation
Anil House D - 136,
New Rajinder Nagar,
New Delhi - 110060
Aditi Herbochem
5, Jairam Niwas,
1st Floor, Swastik Park,
Sion Trombay Road,
Chembur, Mumbai - 400 071
Ajantha Chemicals
P.O. Poonithura,
Thripunithura, Kochi - 682 317
Ajay Pharmacy
Race Course Park,
Airport Road, Rajkot - 360 001
Aravindh Herbals
75/11, North Vadambokki Street
(Near Zam Zam Sweets)
Shanmuga, Kallekulengara
Palakkad-678 009
APS Pharma Chem Pvt. Ltd.
31, Chittaranjan Avenue,
2nd Floor, Kolkata - 700 012
Auriga International
13, Subhlaxmi Society,
Opp Police Staion,
Sabarm, Ahmedabad - 380 005
Arshik Herbal Remedies (India) Ltd.
Thiruvananthapuram
ABI Herbal Products
Vettukattu Valasu
Erode-638 058, Tamil Nadu
Bakson Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Works : Parwancoo, Himachal Pradesh
Bhavnagar Oil & Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd.
414, Rewa Chambers, Sir. V.T. Marg,
New Marine Lines Street,
Mumbai - 400 020
Bio - Remedies
Gurgaon - 122001
Dabur India Ltd.
3, Factory Road, Near Safdarjun Hospital
New Delhi-110 029
Emami Group of Companies
18, R.N. Mukherjee Road,
Kolkata - 700 001,
Goolabkhan Peerkhan Co.
178, Nagdevi Street,
Mumbai - 400 003
Grow-On Exports (India) Limited
19/5 IIIrd Floor,
New Delhi - 110 007
Hindustan Lever Ltd.,
Hindustan Lever House,
165/166, Backbay Reclamation,
No.50 & 51, SIPCOT Indl. Complex
The company launched a new range of Ayurveda products called
Ayush, backed
by an Ayush Therapy centre as well.
The Lever Ayush range at present includes five products : Cough Naashak syurp,
Headache Naashak Roll on, Hair poshak oil, Dandruff naashak shampoo and Body
rakshak shampoo. These over-the counter products will be sold through chemists and
H V Homeopaths (P) Ltd.
Malviya Road, Sitabuldi,
Nagpur - 440 012
Hi-Tech Global Enterprises
4/14, Ragavi Complex,
Opposite Tamil Nadu Theatre,
Pall, Coimbatore - 641 605
J.D. Corporation
203 Yogeshwar, 135/139 Kazi Sayed Street,
Masjid Bunder, Mumbai - 400 003
Madhu Exports
95/1 CPWD Quarters, K.K Nagar,
Chennai - 600 078
Pravek Kalp Ayurvedic Oils
1711, S.P. Mukherjee Marg,
New Delhi - 110 006
Prima Exports
1106, Pragati Tower, Rajendra Place,
New Delhi - 110 008
Radhika Herbal
B-159, Faridabad - 121 001
Phone: +(91)-(129)-5424870
Regal Enterprises
7-D, Nedungadan Residency, Chittoor Road,
Ernakulam - 682 018, Kerala
Sujan Chem- Tech
Vile Parle (E), Mumbai - 400 057
Sunrise Remedies Pvt. Ltd.
13, Subhlaxmi Society, Opp Police Station,
Sabar, Ahmedabad - 380 005
Phone: +(91)-(79)-7506907/6754164
Fax: +(91)-(79)-7506907
Saini Herbs (P) Ltd.
17, 19, 20 Kanishka Shopping Complex, Kanishka Hotel,
Ashoka Road, New Delhi - 110 001
Vaipani Herbal (Keshwardhini)
Vaipani Keshwardhini Oil: Keshawardhini hair oil is made from Brahmi, Amal
Jabakusum and other vital herbs. This oil prevents hair fall, greying and strengthens hair
root. It helps in sound sleep and release tension.
Wonder Herbs
604-L, Model Town,
Panipat - 132103
Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms & Herbal
Medicine Corporation Ltd., (TAMPCOL)
(A Government of Tamil Nadu Undertaking)
Arignar Anna Government Hospital of Indian
Medicine Campus,
Arumbakkam, Chennai-600 106.
The Corporation commenced its commercial activities in August 1985 with one
product namely
Herbal Hair Tonic (a siddha medicine) by producing and marketing in a
small scale. In the subsequent years, the production and sale of
Herbal Hair tonic has
reached to the level of 1,00,000 litres per annum.
Tampcol Hair tonic, at one point of time, commanded about 36% of the market
share in Tamil Nadu. It is the first product of Tampcol. It had gained wider acceptance in
the hair oil market.
At present, the
Herbal hair oils and other thailams (oils) are manufactured in
the pharmacy complex of Anna Hospital at Chennai.
Now Corporation is planning to increase the production of herbal hair oils by expanding
the production facilities. Tampcol has proposed to market the herbal hair oils in the
neighbouring states such as Andhra Pradesh, karnataka and Kerala and to expand the
marketing activities to all Metro towns like Calcutta, Bombay and other States in India.
Range of herbal hair oils produced
Improved herbal hair tonic
100 ml and 200 ml
100 ml and 200 ml
Classic herbal hair tonic
100 ml and 250 ml
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
4.1. Imports
Negligible quantity
4.2. Exports
4.2.1. Sample of individual exports
Name of the exporter Brand name Quantity Value in Rs Country
National Trading Co. Castroline
National Trading Co. Castroline
Brami Amla 60 Pcs
India Exports and Dabur Amla 60 Pac
India Exports and Dabur Amla 120 Pac
India Exports and Dabur
India Exports and Dabur
India Exports and Dabur
India Exports and Dabur
February Chennai
February Chennai
February Chennai
February Chennai
Sambavi Enterprices
Delux Export and Herbal Hair 200 Ltrs
Aswini Hair 5 CTN
Kesavarthini 4 CTN
Amla hair 800 Doz
Traders Amla hair 5 CTN
SECTION V
Price of 144 packs and each pack of size Rs.3083
Price of 72 packs and each pack of size Rs.3547
Taxes and duties extra as applicable
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
6.1. Size of Indian Hair Oil Industry
Size of Indian Hair Oil Industry
Indian production level of Hair oil
Around 1000 Kilo litre per annum
6.2. Market Share of the Hair oils of various types
Coconut based oils
Parachute Herbal)
2% (Brylcream, Cinic
Active, Vaseline Hair
Cooling hair oils
(Himtaj, Banphool,
Heavy hair oils(Dabur
Amla,Dabur Jasmin,
Bajaj Brahmi Amla)
Light hair oils (Keo
Special, Hair & Care)
6.3. Important Herbal oil brands
Clinic All Clear-150 ml
• Clinic Plus-100 ml & 200 ml
• Dabur Amla-200 ml
• Dabur Vatika-150 ml
• Parachute-100 ml & 200 ml
• Nihar-200 ml
Estimated Indian market for Herbal hair oil
75 to 100 kilo litre per annum
Estimated growth rate in demand
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
7.1. Important Herbal Hair oil extracts
Coconut oil is the base for most of the herbal hair oils.
Herbal well known for use in Hair oils are processed into thick pulp which is soluble in
both vegetable and mineral oils. These include the following:
Emblica Offcienalis
Phyllanthus emblica
Mandukaparni Centella asiatica
Ecliptica alba/eracta Herb
Legenarie sinceraria Seeds
7.2. Efficacy of Herbal Hair Oils
Hair oil containing any one or combination of herbs mentioned above have been used in
India since time immemorial and are highly spoken of in folklore and books on
indigenous drugs.
Fruits are rich in tannins; Fixed oil berries
strengthen and promote growth of hair.
Local stimulant useful for skin eruption,
Eczema. The extract is a remedy in ulcers.
Eczema and Psoriasis.
Bhringraj
Antiseptic, excellent for head: renders hair
black and promotes luxurious growth; paste
of herb in oil is useful for skin diseases,
itch, headache and also for dyeing hair
Contains oil soluble dye useful in alopecia
and skin disease.
Kaddu seeds
Have fatty oil which is applied in headache,
The oil has cooling effect and is emollient.
Henna leaves
For treatment of head ache; astringent;
detergent and deodorant applied to hair to
7.3. Manufacturing process for Herbal Hair oil
The herbs are cleaned thoroughly, dried and ground in a pulveriser to a fine powder.
A known weight of the herb is taken and boiled in 10 times its volume of water to extract
all its nutrients.
The solution is filtered and the resulting solution is concentrated on a simmering flame
till a dark fluid mass results, after almost complete evaporation of water.
40% of the mixture is mixed with 60% of pure coconut oil and the mixture is heated to
remove completely any traces of water.
The oil is cooled and packed in suitable container.
7.4.3. Source of technology
National Research Development Corporation,
(A Government of India Enterprise),
Anusandhan Vikas, 20-22, Zamroodpur Community Centre,
Zamrudpur, Kailash Colony Extn., New Delhi- 110 048.
7.4.4. Plant and machinery equipment and suppliers
Gas burners and accessories
Measuring vessels
Stainless steel reactors
Bottle washing machine
Stainless steel working tables
Supplier of plant and machinery
Spark Engineers Pvt. Ltd
Spark Enterprises
5/332, State Bank Colony II
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
8.1. Formulation Details
Formulation-I
Refined Coconut or Sesamum oil
Process outline:
First of all the oil is treated with alkanet root and allowed to remain undisturbed for 2
days for colouring. Then strain the oil through cloth.
The fly canthanrides are nex fried in fresh coconut or seasamum oil and when these are
well fried and discoloured, these are allowed to cool.
Afterwards, add the previously coloured oil, and the Balsam Peru (after melting it over a
slow fire). Finally add the other ingredients one by one with constant shaking.
Formulation-II
Refined Seasamum Oil
Oil Lavender(English)
Oil Rose Geranium
Process outline
The best quality of refined seasamum oil is taken and into it is added alkanet root
previously cut into small pieces.
The whole is then allowed to stand undisturbed for 2 days and then filtered through a
piece of fine cloth.
Next add the other ingredients one after another in the order they appear in the recipe and
shake the whole for 15 minutes after each such addition.
Balsam Peru, the last ingredient, is to be melted over a slow fire before incorporation.
When the ingredients are all incorporated, the whole is kept aside air-tight in a vessel for
a fortnight and then packed.
Formulation-III
English lavender
Process outline
Mix the Chameli and almond oil together and drop into this the alkanet root in small
pieces and let the oil remain undisturbed for 2 days.
Then strain through a piece of cloth and add the ingredients one after another with
constant shaking. While adding the balsam peru, take care that it is melted over a slow
fire before addition.
When all the ingredients are well incorporated, pack in a vessel with the mouth
well-covered and put in strong sunlight for 20 days together. Finally strain and pack into
Process outline
The seasamum oil is first of all treated with animal charcoal and put in Sun for a
fortnight. This is then filtered through a filter paper or through flannel.
To the oil thus refined, add the alkanet root in small bits and strain after two days. Then
incorporate the other ingredients one after another with constant stirring and let the whole
stand for 7 days in a vessel tightly closed.
Finally strain again and pack into containers.
This oil keeps the brain cool and stimulates the growth of hair.
Formulation-V
Process outline
First refine the coconut oil and add the alkanet roots.
The whole is left for colouring for 2 days. Now filter and add the essential oils one by
one and shake well before the addition of the next one.
The whole is left well closed for 7 days for ripening.
Coconut or Castor Oil
Oil of Bitter Almons
Oil of Ambergris
Process outline
The balsam peru is first of all digested for 14 days in the oil, shaking the vessel
When the mixture is clear, add the essential oils one by one.
The oil keeps for a long time and resembles very much the heliotrope oil in odour.
Formulation-VII
Process outline:
The benzoated oil is made by digesting an ounce of benzoin, in a pint of almond or olive
oil for three hours and filtering through filter paper. Finally add the scent, shake. The oil
does not become rancid.
In the preparation of these scented hair oils, precautions are to be taken that procedures
are to be followed strictly so that desired quality is achieved. The addition of scents and
colouring of hair oils are two important steps.
8.2. Availability
The above raw materials are available from the various trading houses who are located in
leading cities all over the country.
SECTION IX
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic capacity
15 Kilo litress per annum
Project cost
Assessment of project cost
Cost of land of 0.3 acre at Rs.5.5 lakh per acre
Cost of level ing, laying internal roads/fencing and
Building
Factory building at Rs.3200 per sq.m.
Non-factory building at Rs.4500 per sq.m.
Cost of Plant & Machinery
Cost of basic plant and machinery
Instrumentation and control
Pipelines and valves
Structurals for erection
Octroi, excise duty, sales tax, etc.at 12%
Packaging and insurance charges (2%)
Transportation charges (2%)
Machinery stores and spares (2%)
Foundation charges (2%)
Instal ation charges (2%)
Total cost of plant and Machinery
Technical know-how fees
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Water storage tank, borewel etc.
Laboratory equipment
Office machinery & equipment
Material handling equipment, packaging machinery,
weigh balance, etc.
Preliminary & Pre-operative expenses:
Preliminary expenses
Pre-operative expenses:-
Rent rates and taxes
Travel ing expenses
Interest and commitment charges on borrowings
Insurance during construction period
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total project cost
Means of finance
Promoter's contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements (Rs. in lakhs)
Cost of production
Variable Cost
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Sel ing expenses
Total variable cost
B
Fixed cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term loan and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total fixed cost
Total cost of production A + B
Selling price per kg. (in Rupees)
Annual sales turnover (Rs.in lakhs)
Net profit before tax (Rs.in lakhs)(E-C))
Breakeven point in %
SECTION X
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
Growing demand due to increasing per
Weakness
Higher price compared to synthetic hair oil
Opportuntiy
Export opportunity
Mushroom growth and competitive market
SECTION XI
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Entry into the value-added hair oils segment is an attractive investment opportunity.
Major players in the branded hair oils market have been training their sights on value
added hair oils. This has spawned a range of product innovations such as hair oils with
herbal ingredients, non-sticky oils, light hair oils and lately dandruff solution hair oil.
There is no particular entry barrier to set up the project from the point of technology or
raw material availability.
The challenging task would be the market penetration ,since the market is bound to
remain competitive.
The project promoter should carefully evaluate his strength to operate in a highly
competitive consumer market, before venturing into the project.
PROFILE ON HERBAL SHAMPOO
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS,
UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS 14
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION
FOR A NEW INDUSTRYAND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.1. General details
A Shampoo can be defined "as a preparation of a surfactant (i.e. surface-active material)
in suitable form – (liquid, solid or powder-), which when used under the conditions
specified will remove surface grease, dirt and skin debris from the hair shaft and scalp
without affecting adversely the hair, scalp of health of the user".
A successful shampoo may be defined as a product having some cleansing and foaming
action which leaves the hair soft, lustrous and manageable.
1.2. Classification of Shampoos
Classification is made according to the physical appearance or in some instances
according to the special ingredients or properties.
Liquid clear shampoos
Liquid cream or cream lotion shampoos
Cream paste shampoos
Liquid dry shampoos
Aerosol shampoos
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
A good shampoo should cleanse hair and scalp thoroughly without staining or irritation
and should not remove too much of the natural oil from the scalp.
The success of shampoos in replacing a cake of soap, lies in the fact that the shampoo is
not only a detergent but a cosmetic as well and that it must impart luster, beauty and
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
There are a number of manufacturers of Herbal shampoo, both in the organised and
unorganised sector.
The important producers include the following:
A Spiderman India
82, Dabri Ext. Main,
New Delhi - 110 045
Ajantha Chemicals
P.O. Poonithura,
Thripunithura, Kochi - 682 317
APS Pharma Chem Pvt. Ltd.
31, Chittaranjan Avenue,
2nd Floor, Kolkata - 700 012
Auriga International
13, Subhlaxmi Society,
Opp Police Staion,
Sabarm, Ahmedabad - 380 005
Azba Herbals
6/320 M.L. Street,
Vaniyambadi - 635 751
The Ayur Beauty Care
Bakson Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Works : Parwancoo, Himachal Pradesh
Brihans Natural Products
Fourth Floor, Rajeev Apartments
Kale Path, Off Bhandarkar Road
A-5, Blue Bird Hsg. Society,
1046, Shivajinagar, Pune - 411 016
CavinKare Pvt. Limited,
(Formerly Beauty Cosmetics Limited,)
130 (New No.237), Peters Road,
Emami Limited
Unit I: CS 46 & 47, PIPDIC Industrial Estate
Mettupalayam, Pondicherry-605 009
6-A, R.N. Mukherjee Road, Calcutta-700 001
Healthy Herbals
Factory & Office :
S. Duraisamypuram
Sindalakarai Post
Ettayapuram Taluk
Thookthukudi Dist.-628 902
Farm : Parambu, Keelamangalam
Ottapidaram Taluk
Thookthukudi District
Herbal Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd.,
Cochin 25, Kerala
Hindustan Lever Ltd.,
Hindustan Lever House,
165/166, Backbay Reclamation,
H V Homeopaths (P) Ltd.
Malviya Road, Sitabuldi,
Nagpur - 440 012
Mas International
Radico Export Import
1329, Sector-17,
Faridabad - 121 002
Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Ltd.
1, Gupta Lane, Calcutta-6
172, Gusainpura, Jhansi-284 002, Uttar Pradesh
Sarok Marketing Media
6/817, Chhpria Sheri, Mahidhar Pura,
Galemandi Bazar, Surat - 395 003
Simla Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
A-76, Phase-I Naraina Industrial Area,
New Delhi - 110 028
617, Surveyor Colony,
Madurai - 625 007
Sky International
24, "Arunoday", Sudarshan Nagar
Sunprene International Ltd.
Ravi Bhavan, Jaistambh,
Raipur - 492 001
Sunrise Remedies Pvt. Ltd.
13, Subhlaxmi Society, Opp Police Station,
Sabar, Ahmedabad - 380 005
Sareen Herbal
E-101 Greater Kailash Enclave-1,
New Delhi - 110 048
Vaipani Herbal
Wella Ayurvedic
Om', 25, Ulkanagar,
Aurangabad - 431 005
Wonder Herbs
604-L, Model Town,
Panipat - 132103
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
4.1. Sample of individual imports
J.N.Exports and Personal
J.N.Exports and Personal
110400 Pcs 2164079
104724 Pcs 1025191
Pro-V Anti 32400 Nos 662414
4.2. Sample of individual exports
Import Co. KR & CO.
Pvt.Ltd. Kipling &
Arts Pvt.ltd. Arhandicraft Aloe vera
Arhandicraft Aloe vera
SECTION V
Price of herbal shampoo – 1000 ml Rs.240
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
6.1. Indian market size for Shampoo
Size of the Indian Shampoo market
Around Rs.400 crores
(Both synthetic and herbal)
6.2. Major players
Procter & Gamble
Head and Shoulders
Hindustan Lever Ltd.
Ayush antidandruff
Clinic All Clear
Organics Anti dandruff
Colgate Palmolive
6.3. Market share of Hindustan Lever
Market Share of Hindustan Lever
Market Share of Clinic brand of Hindustan 25%
Market Share of Pantene
6.4. Herbal Shampoo market
Size of Indian herbal Shampoo market
Around Rs.40 crores
Synthetic shampoo 15%
6.7. Major herbal shampoo brands
Nyle, a herbal shampoo owned by Madras based Beauty Cosmetic Ltd has become the
third largest selling shampoo brand in the country.
Market share of Nyle
The other important Shampoo brands are Clinic Plus and Sunsilk which have largest and
the second largest shampoo market in the country.
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
7.1. Amla based shampoo
Soak Amla, Shikkai, Henna, Khus, Charilla and Reetha for one night for 12 hours.
Boil till the mixture remains half strain and add lavender oil and sodium benzoate.
7.2. Coconut oil based Shampoo
Coconut Oil Shampoo is made made by saponifying odourless oil with potash.
Sometimes other fixed oils are added and these include palm, peanut etc., but they have a
tendency to decrease the foaming properties of the product and are only used in cheaper
grade articles. Usually, 1000 parts of coconut oil require for complete saponification
about 3000 parts of potassium hydroxide.
This is dissolved in 1 litre of water at about 75 deg.C and added to the oil at the same
temperature in a steam pan. Saponification can be tested by using phenolphthalein as
indicator. If the liquid remains white, further additions of alkali are necessary whereas
when it turns red more oil should be added.
The heat is continued until saponification has taken place and the product is neutral.
It is then diluted to 5 litres with distilled water in which some carbonate of potash has
7.4.3. Source of technology
National Research Development Corporation,
(A Government of India Enterprise),
Anusandhan Vikas, 20-22, Zamroodpur Community Centre,
Zamrudpur, Kailash Colony Extn., New Delhi- 110 048.
7.4.4. Plant and machinery equipment and suppliers
Chemitherm Plants & Systems P. Ltd.,
30, Anandha Street
Alwarpet, Chennai-600 018
Texel Fabricators Pvt. Ltd.,
335, Sidco Industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai-600 098, Tamil Nadu
Richard Engineering (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
42, IIF, Veerabadran Street
Near Val uvar Kottam
Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034
645, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 006
Fluid Control Equipments
77/574, Mount Road, Chennai-600 006
Sri Ranga Industries
SF, 739, Ramraj Nagar,
Goldwins, Coimbatore-641 014
Packaging machinery
E.C. Packaging Pvt. Ltd.,
14/7, Mile Stone, Mathura Road,
Faridabad-93, Haryana
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
8.1. The formulations for Amla based shampoo
8.2. Formulation for Coconut oil shampoo
Ingredients
Potassium hydroxide
Potassium Carbonate
The raw materials are readily available in the market.
.
8.3. Hair Shampoo (dry)
Availability of raw material
The raw material are readily available in the market
SECTION IX
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic Capacity
75.00 kilo litres per annum
Assessment of project cost
Cost of land of 0.5 acre at Rs.5.5 lakh per acre
Cost of level ing,laying internal roads/fencing and compound wal
Building
Factory building at Rs.3200 per sq.m
Non-factory building at Rs.4500 per sq.m.
Cost of Plant and Machinery
Cost of basic plant and machinery
Instrumentation and control
Pipelines and valves
Structurals for erection
Octroi excise duty, sales tax, etc. at 12
Packaging and insurance charges(2%)
Transportation charges (2%)
Machinery stores and spares (2%)
Foundation charges (2%)
Instal ation charges (2%)
Total cost of plant and machinery
Technical know-how fees (Rs. In lakhs)
Rs. 1.50 lakhs
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Cost Rs. Inlakhs
Electrificati on
Steam boiler and auxil aries
Water storage tank, borewel etc
Fuel storage tank
Laboratory equipment
Office machinery & equipment
Material handling equipment, packaging machinery,
weigh balance etc.
Diesel generator
Effluent treatment
Preliminary &Pre-operative expenses:
Preliminary expenses
Pre-operative expenses:-
Rent rates and taxes
Travel ing expenses
Interest and commitment charges on borrowing
Insurance during construction period
Other preoperative expenses and deposits
Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contigency
Rs. 4.74 lakhs
Working capital margin
Total Project Cost
Rs.88 lakhs
Means of Finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoters contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
A Variable cost
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Sel ing expenses
Total variable cost
B Fixed cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term loan and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total Fixed cost
C. Total cost of production (A+B)
D. Selling price per litre. (In Rupees)
E. Annual sales turnover
F. Net profit before tax (E-C)
G. Breakeven point in %
SECTION X
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
Steady increase in demand due to raising
standard of living
Weakness
Non-availability of more grades and
specifications of the product for diversified
Opportuntiy
Export opportunity
Competition from synthetic products
SECTION XI
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
With the increasing standards of living in the country, the demand for Shampoo are likely
to go up steadily in the coming years.
In view of the consumer acceptance and eco friendly nature of the product, herbal
shampoo is rapidly substituting the synthetic shampoo.
Since India has good strength in the herbal sector, the export opportunity for Herbal
Shampoo can be well exploited, by introducing innovative and relevant specifications of
the product and initiating R & D efforts.
HERBAL SOAPS
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Herbal soaps are made from extracts of herbs and coconut oil.
Ingredients of Ayurvedic bar soap produced by Medimix
Pharmacological action
Dharu Haridra (Breberis aristata)
Antibacterial, anti fungal
Nimba twak(Melia azadirachta
Antiseptic, anti fungal, antibacterial, antidandruff
Yashtimadhu(Glycyrrhiz glabra)
Improves complexion of skin, acts as a sunscreen
and also improves hair growth
Sariba(Hemidesmus indicus)
Coolant to skin, prevents itching and removes bad
Kutaja(Holarrhena antidysentrica)
Coolant, prevents excessive sweating
Krishnajeeraka(Nigella sativa)
Chitraka(Plumbago rosea)
Excellent antifungal, acts against, antidandruff,
also useful in many skin problems
Bakuchi(Psoralea corylifolia)
Vitilgo(switram) and improves hair growth
Davadaru(Cedrus cyminum)
Provides pleasant body odour
Jeeraka(Cumminum cyminum)
Provides pleasant body odour
Dhanyaka(Coriandrum sativam)
Provides pleasant body odour
Vacha (Acorus calamus)
Antibacterial, antiviral, deodorant, Repels
parasites from body
Usheeram(Andropogan muricatus)
Coolant to body, acts against wet and dry eczema
Jyothishmati(Celastrus paniculatus)
Improves smoothness of skin
Vidangam (Embelia ribes)
Effective against all sorts of parasitic organisms
Guggulu (Balasamodendron mukul) An effective antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and
anti inflammatory agent, deodorant
Chopchini(Smilax ching)
Anti inflammatory drug
Vanardraka(Zingiber zerumbet)
An effective anti fungal, anti bacterial agent
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Herbal soaps remove dandruff from the hair
They prevent prickly heat
They have antiseptic properties
They act as body deodorizers preventing any foul odour coming from the body
They beautify the skin
They do not bleach the colour of the hair
They are not corrosive to the skin and do not remove the essential oils from the
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
There are a number of manufacturers of Herbal soap, both in the organised and
unorganised sector.
The important producers include the following:
Antelope International
12, Kalpataru, Ghatla Vilage Marg,
Chembur, Mumbai - 400 071
Cears Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Alappat Cross Road, Kochi - 682 015
Girijan Cooperative Corporation Ltd.,
Corporatiion Head Office,
Opp. New VUDA Park, East Point Colony,
Visakhapatnam-530 017,
Docras Market Makers Ltd.
Cholayil Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
No.7, M-Block, Anna Nagar (E)
Emami Group of Companies
18, R.N. Mukherjee Road,
Kolkata - 700 001,
Girijan Cooperative Corporation Ltd.,
Opp. New VUDA Park, East Point Colony,
Visakhapatnam-530 017,
Hindustan Lever Ltd.,
Hindustan Lever House,
165/166, Backbay Reclamation,
No.50 & 51, SIPCOT Indl. Complex
Healthy Herbals
Factory & Office :
S. Duraisamypuram,
Sindalakarai Post
Ettayapuram Taluk
Thookthukudi Dist.-628 902
H V Homeopaths (P) Ltd.
Malviya Road, Sitabuldi,
Nagpur - 440 012
203 Yogeshwar, 135/139 Kazi Sayed Street,
Masjid Bunder, Mumbai - 400 003
Jyothy Laboratories Ltd.
Post Box No.17440
Andheri (E), Mumbai-400 059
Khoday Ribbon Carbon & Allied Industries
A-44, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase - I,
New Delhi - 110 028
Medimix Group of Companies
Sowparnika Herbal Extracts & Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd.
Office : Cholayil, No.1583
J-Block, 15th Main Road,
Anna Nagar, Chennai-600 040
Nagajothi Herbal Soap
27, Chakrapani Street
West Mambalam, Chennai
S.N. Laboratories
Post Box No.2309
Ayurvedic Research Centre
56, Manali Express Road
Ernavoor, Chennai-600 057
Simla Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
A-76, Phase-I Naraina Industrial Area,
New Delhi - 110 028
Sahayata
166, Jodhpur Park,
Kolkata - 700 068,
Sri Ramtirth International
41/4 Krishna Nivas, Sir Bhalchandra Road,
Dadar (E), Mumbai - 400 014
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
4.1. Sample of individual Imports
Name of the Importer
Brand name Quantity
Roshan Commercial DXN
Sunshine Enterprises
4.2. Sample of individual exports
Impex Petmosol soap
A.T. India exports Chandrika soap
Markets Ayurvedi toilet 10000 Nos
Sri Ruthra Exports
Sri Ruthra Exports
Market Medimix soap
Kumar Tulsi Soap
Market Medimix soap
SECTION V
Price of Herbal soap
Rs.11 for herbal soap of weight 75 gms
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
6.1. Production trends for soaps and detergents(synthetic)
in Lakh tonnes
The ratio of powder to bar is 60:40
Growth rate in demand
Weighted Average annual growth rate in demand :
7 to 9% per annum
Detergents
Weighted Average annual growth rate in demand :
11 to 14% per annum
Estimated demand for herbal soap
While several units have commenced production of herbal soaps in recent times, the
market is still to develop and mature
The Soap market is still largely dominated by the organised players producing synthetic
The present estimated share of the herbal soaps in the total soap market in the country is
in the region of 3 to 5% per annum.
Likely growth rate in demand
10 to 11 % per annum
International developments
Unilever's New Aloe Vera Laundry Soap
Unilever recently introduced a laundry soap called Persil with Aloe Vera that it claims is
good for sensitive skin.
Persil Aloe Vera was launched in United Kingdom supermarket supported by a 16
million pound sterling (Euro 26 million, $23.2 million) marketing campaign that includes
television commercials, billboards, direct-mail samples and in-store promotions.
Consumer seems to have fundamental faith in the Aloe Vera plant, the sap of which has
long been recognised for its moisturing and soothing properties.
Five million boxes of Persil Aloe Vera are targeted to be produced by the end of the April
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
7.1. Process details
The extracts of herbs are made as per the required formulation.
Soap stock is prepared by treating pure coconut oil with pure potassium hydroxide.
The extracts are mixed as per the required formulation.
The soap is allowed to set in the pan and cut to the required wieght and size.
It is then wrapped in tissue paper and placed in a paper board carton.
7.2. Source of technology
National Research Development Corporation,
(A Government of India Enterprise),
Anusandhan Vikas, 20-22, Zamroodpur Community Centre,
Zamrudpur, Kailash Colony Extn., New Delhi- 110 048.
7.3. Plant and machinery equipment and suppliers
Boiler and accessories
Cethar Vessels Ltd.,
No.4, Dindigul High Road,
Firetech Boilers Pvt. Ltd.
No.211, 2nd Cross,
38th Main, B.T.M. Layout
2nd Stage, Bangalore-68
Mixing tanks/steel pans
Richard Engineering (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
42, IIF, Veerabadran Street
Near Val uvar Kottam
Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034
645, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 006
E.C. Packaging Pvt. Ltd.,
14/7, Mile Stone, Mathura Road,
Faridabad-93, Haryana
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
Raw material requirements in the Herbal soap formulation
Common name Applications
Quantity in mgms
Vetivera zianioides
Anti prickly heat 3
Berberis aristata
Plumbago zeylanica
Cyamopsis tetragonolob Kothavarai
Emblica officianalis
Hair conditioner
Phyllanthus amarus
Zinziber officianale
Azadirachta indica
Availability
The above raw materials are readily available in the country.
SECTION IX
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic capacity in number of soap pieces per annum
Project cost
Assessment of project cost
Cost of land of 0.25 acre at Rs.5.5 lakh per acre
Cost of level ing, laying internal roads/fencing and
Building
Factory building at Rs.3200 per sq.m.
Non-factory building at Rs.4500 per sq.m.
Cost of Plant & Machinery
Cost of basic plant and machinery
Instrumentation and control
Pipelines and valves
Structurals for erection
Octroi, excise duty, sales tax, etc.at 12%
Packaging and insurance charges (2%)
Transportation charges (2%)
Machinery stores and spares (2%)
Foundation charges (2%)
Instal ation charges (2%)
Total cost of plant and Machinery
Technical know-how fees
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Steam boiler and auxil aries
Water storage tank, borewel etc.
Fuel storage tank
Laboratory equipment
Office machinery & equipment
Material handling equipment, packaging machinery,
weigh balance, etc.
Diesel generator
Effluent treatment
Preliminary & Pre-operative expenses:
Preliminary expenses
Pre-operative expenses:-
Rent rates and taxes
Travel ing expenses
Interest and commitment charges on borrowings
Insurance during construction period
Other preoperative expenses and deposits
Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total project cost
Means of finance
Promoter's contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements (Rs. in lakhs)
Variable Cost
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Sel ing expenses
Total variable cost
B
Fixed cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term loan and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total fixed cost
Total cost of production A + B
Selling price per kg. (in Rupees)
Annual sales turnover (Rs.in lakhs)
Net profit before tax (Rs.in lakhs)(E-C))
Breakeven point in %
SECTION X
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
Growth in demand
Weakness
Small capacity plants preventing them from
carrying out large scale marketing efforts
Opportuntiy
Ready availability of raw material.
Eco-friendly nature of the product
Competition from synthetic product
SECTION XI
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Soaps and detergents have been registering steady growth in demand in the country, in
tune with the industrial and economic growth.
The Indian per capita consumption of soaps and detergents is still very low, compared to
the developed countries. Obviously, this implies that there is substantial scope for
increase in demand for the product in the country.
Herbal soap has generated considerable interest and enthusiasm amongst the consumers
in recent times, due to eco-friendly nature of the product.
There is good scope for setting up herbal soap projects in the country. While there is no
particular entry barrier from the point of view of technology, adequate market thrust is
necessary to competitively sell the product in the market.
PROFILE ON HERBAL SOAP
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS,
UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS 12
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION
FOR A NEW INDUSTRYAND RECOMMENDATIONS
HERBAL SHIKKAI
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Herbal shikkai powder is made from powders of shikkai, soapnut, hibiscus, tulsi, amla
It is commonly used in all households today.
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Shikkai powder is used to cleanse hair and scalp thoroughly without staining or irritation
and should not remove too much of the natural oil from the scalp.
The success of shikkai powder, lies in the fact that the shikkai powder must impart luster
and smoothness to the hair.
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
There are number of producers herbal shikkai in India is mostly in unorganised sector.
The Ayur Beauty Care
Bharat Herbal Products
CavinKare Pvt. Limited,
(Formerly Beauty Cosmetics Limited,)
130 (New No.237), Peters Road,
Dr. Jain's Forest Herbals Pvt. Ltd.
A-10 Raj Industrial Complex,
Unit No.A-10, 2nd Floor, Military Road Marol,
Andheri East, Mumbai - 400 059
Goolabkhan Peerkhan Co.
178, Nagdevi Street,
Mumbai - 400 003
J.D. Corporation
203 Yogeshwar, 135/139 Kazi Sayed Street,
Masjid Bunder, Mumbai - 400 003
Simla Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
A-76, Phase-I Naraina Industrial Area,
New Delhi - 110 028
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
Export details
Meera Shikkai 1 CTN
Hong Kong Chennai
Traders Pvt.Ltd. Powder
There is no evidence of import of Shikkai powder
SECTION V
PRICE TRENDS
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
6.1. Indian market size for Shampoo
The estimated Indian market for shampoo for all grades is in the region of around Rs.400
Shikkai powder can be largely considered as substitute for shampoo, since both shampoo
and shikkai powder are used for the same purpose of treating the hair
The shikkai powder takes share of the Indian herbal shampoo market
The Indian herbal shampoo market is estimated to be around Rs.40 crores
Growth rate in demand
Around 10 to 11% per annum
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
The herbs such as shikkai, soapnut, hibiscus, tulsi and maruthani are first cleaned
thoroughly, dried and ground in a pulveriser to a fine powder.
They are then mixed thoroughly for uniformity.
A known weight of the herbs is taken. Shikkai and soapnut are also dried thoroughly and
ground fine in the pulveriser.
All the three ingredients are mixed thoroughly and packed in a packing machine.
Herbal shikkai powder is commonly packed in saschets with each sachet weighing 5
grams to 8 grams.
Source of technology
National Research Development Corporation,
(A Government of India Enterprise),
Anusandhan Vikas, 20-22, Zamroodpur Community Centre,
Zamrudpur, Kailash Colony Extn., New Delhi- 110 048.
Plant and machinery equipment and suppliers
ACE Pack Machines
23, V.N. Industrial Estate
Bharathi Colony,
Near Athiparasakthi Temple
Peelamedu, Coimbatore-641 004
Amit Engineering Works
2, Prabhunath Singh Thakur Indl. Estate
Opp. Ruby Coach Builders
Chimat Pada, Marol Naka
Andheri-Kurla Road
Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 059
Fill and seal packing machine
Classic Engineers
137/1, Kulle Gowda Industrial Estate,
Kamakshipalya, Near Bridge,
Magadi Road, Bangalore-560 079
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
Sample of formulations for Shikkai powder
Methi Shikakai
Lavender Shampoo
Methi Shikakai Shampoo
Process:Crush all the ingredients into powdery form to make dry shampoo.
Sandalwood shampoo
Neem shampoo
Sandalwood powder
Neem leaves powder
Availability
The above raw materials are generally available in the retail market readily
SECTION IX
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic Capacity in tonnes per annum
Project Cost in Rs. lakhs
Assessment of project cost
Cost of land of 0.25 acre at Rs.5.5 lakh per acre
Cost of level ing,laying internal roads/fencing and compound wal
Building
Factory building at Rs.3200 per sq.m
Non-factory building at Rs.4500 per sq.m.
Cost of Plant and Machinery
Cost of basic plant and machinery
Instrumentation and control
Pipelines and valves
Structurals for erection
Octroi excise duty, sales tax, etc. at 12
Packaging and insurance charges(2%)
Transportation charges (2%)
Machinery stores and spares (2%)
Foundation charges (2%)
Instal ation charges (2%)
Total cost of plant and machinery
Technical know-how fees
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Cost Rs. Inlakhs
Electrificati on
Water storage tank, borewel etc
Laboratory equipment
Material handling equipment, packaging machinery,
weigh balance etc.
Diesel generator
Effluent treatment
Preliminary &Pre-operative expenses
Preliminary expenses
Pre-operative expenses:-
Rent rates and taxes
Travel ing expenses
Interest and commitment charges on borrowing
Insurance during construction period
Other preoperative expenses and deposits
Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total Project Cost
Means of Finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoters contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
A Variable cost
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Sel ing expenses
Total variable cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term laon and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total Fixed cost
C. Total cost of production (A+B)
D. Sel ing price per kgs( in Rupees)
E. Annual sales turnover
F. Net profit before tax (E-C)
G. Breakeven point in %
SECTION X
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
Popular product and likely to have steady
Weakness
Lack of marketing thrust to expand the
Opportuntiy
Competition from synthetic product
SECTION XI
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Herbal Shikkai powder is a popular product extensively and traditionally used in India
Though synthetic shampoo material are available as substitute, Herbal shikkai powder is
likely to hold its place in the market and the demand is likely to go up in the coming
years, due to expanding population and increase in percapita income
Adequate efforts has not been putforth so far to penetrate in the export market, possibly
due to the fact that most of the producers are in the unorganised and tiny sector. If the
efficacy of the product can be scientifically proved and adequate certification measures
can be developed, the export market can go up substantially
PROFILE ON HERBAL SHIKKAI
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS,
UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS 10
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION
FOR A NEW INDUSTRYAND RECOMMENDATIONS
JOJOBA OIL
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
PRICE TRENDS
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY
AND AVAILABILITY
GLOBAL SCENARIO
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR
A NEW INDUSTRY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION - I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
1.1. General details
Botanical name Simmondsia chinensis
A small tree like shrub
Long living dioceious, evergreen shrub
Thick leathery bluish green leaves
Usually bushy, it is a long lived, dioecious, drought
resistant plant often reaching heights of three meters or
more under ideal growing conditions.
Pronounced ho-ho'-bah
Native of the Sonaran desert of Mexico,
California and Arizona.
Shrub reaches a height of 25 to 30m.
1.2. Content of Jojoba seed
Seed from the Jojoba plant is the only botanical source of commercial quantities of
unsaturated straight chain wax esters.
Seed contains 45 to 55% oil or liquid wax, with chemical properties similar to those of
the body fat obtained from sperm whale.
It has no traces of resins, tars or alkaloids and contains a very small amount of saturated
wax, tocopherols, steroids and hydrocarbons.
An oblong to oval seed produced by the female Jojoba plant weighing 0.2 - 1.5 grams
each with a diameter of 3-15 mm and which at maturity is reddish brown with a wrinkled
Rich proportion of carbohydrates and fibres
1.3. Historical Indian scenario:
The arid lands of Rajasthan are all set to usher in a revolution in Indian agriculture, with
planned large scale cultivation of the exotic Jojoba plant.
Jojoba is cultivated in the following regions
Arid western plain and semidried easteren plain of Rajasthan
Western agro climatic zone of Haryana
Western plain agro climatic zone of Punjab
Southern western semi arid zone of Uttar Pradesh, Saurashtra and
Kutch region of Gujarat
Coastal region of Orissa, Coastal
Telungana region of Andhra Pradesh,
1.4. Sex of the plant
Jojoba plants are either male or female.
The female of the species bears one crop of seed (sometimes called nuts) per year from
buds that develop predominantly on alternating leaf nodes of new plant growth.
Since only the female Jojoba plants will produce beans and the males are only used for
pollination, overplanting is necessary, to ensure that there would be females.
It takes Jojoba at least 3 years to flower. Until that time, one cannot figure out the sex of
the Jojoba plant.
After the plant has flowered and sex is figured out, the extra males are removed and at
least another 2 years are required before the females will produce beans.
1.5. Conditions of cultivations for Jojoba
It grows naturally in sandy soils, stony and gravel lands.
Grows on variety of soil types from porous rocks to clays
and acidic to alkaline range.
However, well areated and well-drained soils are ideal for
Its pH requirement of the soil ranges from 5 to 8 indicating
its tolerance to acidity as well as alkalinity.
Can tolerate extreme temperature ranging from
♦ 500 mm of rainfall is sufficient to support productive
stands of Jojoba
Responds more to poor quality water like brackish water.
This desert shrub is hardy and can withstand dry conditions.
Grows well in the areas of low rainfall and low soil
Area of cultivation
Thrives well on mountain tops down to sea level and
Indian subtropic coastal belt is better suited for
1.6. Life of Jojoba plant
Jojoba plants have a natural life span of at least 100 years and perhaps over 200 years.
It also appears that after the plant starts to produce that it will produce larger quantities of
beans each year as it grows larger.
1.7. Plantation
Plantations are raised using seed, seedlings, rooted cuttings or platelets produced from
Yield - When seedlings are used as planting materials.
Yields consistently from the fourth year with 50 gms of seeds per plant and one kg per
plant in tenth year
Seed production
After 10 years, seed production would be 2500 kg per ha.
Male flowers and female flowers
Ratio 1:10 male and female ratio found to be better.
Male flowers are borne in clusters and Female flowers bloom in December - January and
seeds mature in May and June.
1.8. Indian Study and investigation by Jodhpur based Central Arid Zone
Research Institute (CAZRI)
The Jodhpur based Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) has done some
pioneering work on Jojoba cultivation under Indian conditions.
Studies carried out at CAZRI have shown that the plant can be cultivated in all types of
soils, including sandy, silty, sloppy and well drained, except heavy soils and soils prone
to flooding. The plant can tolerate water salinity upto 10000 ppm. Therefore, it can be
cultivated even in desert and coastal areas with brackish water for irrigation.
Although the plant can survive in areas with annual rainfall as low as 200 to 400 mm or
as high as 700 to 1200 mm (without water logging), the ideal level of rain fed irrigation is
450 to 650 mm of annual rainfall.
In normal plants, irrigation is necessary at least during the flowering stage. In commercial
plantations, however, for high yield and better vegetative and reproductive growth,
watering of plants at least once in a month is recommended.
Although the plant can survive at temperatures ranging between -5 deg.C to 45 deg.C,
long exposures to temperatures beyond the range of 0 deg.C to 45 deg.C, results in a loss
of fruit bearing capabilities of the plant.
1.9. Product characteristics of Jojoba oil
The Jojoba plant produces beans, which contain up to 50% their weight in oil. The oil
found in the Jojoba bean is similar to that found in the sperm whale.
Appearance: Light golden coloured fluid
Boiling point High
Freezing point Low
Smoke point High
Decomposition temp. 315 deg.C
Jojoba Oil is a liquid wax, as opposed to other vegetable oils, which are triglycerides. The
Jojoba oil is a complex solution of long chain, unbranched esters ranging from thirty-four
to forty-eight carbon atoms.
The esters are diunsaturated and very resistant to oxidation. The oil has a dry luxurious
feel, and will provide formulations with additional cushion.
Jojoba Oil has been successfully formulated into treatment, hair care, and color cosmetic
Advantages
Unsaturated liquid wax
Has high viscosity index
Good miscibility in mineral oil base stocks
Good compatibility with other additives
The most important features:
Jojoba oil is undamaged by repeated heating to high temperature and does not change
viscosity after repeated temperature variations.
Jojoba oil can be hydrogenated into different levels depending upon the thickness one
The benefit is that one would get a thickener and at the same time a skin moisturizer.
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil improves the cushion and viscosity of cosmetic formulations.
Because of its high melting point, this product is particularly useful in elevated
temperature stability applications.
Hydrogenated Jojoba Spheres are available in three standard sizes and colors.
These gentle exfoliating spheres are the perfect alternate to polyethylene beads and are
readily incorporated into any clear or pearlized surfactant-based cleanser or emulsion.
Standards for Jojoba Oil
The parameters in the following table are adopted by the International Jojoba Export
Council in an effort to establish consistency of testing and reporting.
The methods determined to be most universally accepted are listed. Where the designated
method is not specific enough to address all variables, a supplementary method is
provided. The supplementary method provides more explicit instructions not given in the
UNITS/SPECIFICATION
Specific Gravity
Refractive Index,
Iodine Value, g/100g
Saponification Value, 88-96
Triglyceride Content, 1 max.
Color, Gardner units
Color, Lovibond units 1 Red, 3 5 Red, 75 AOCS Cc 13e-92
Yellow max Yellow max.
Contamination CFU
zero allowed CTFA M-2
Composition, Area %
Gas Chromatography
(optional - typical
property only)JEC02
SECTION – II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Jojoba oil is a naturally golden liquid wax ester found in the seed of the Jojoba plant.
Although similar in appearance to other vegetable oils, the chemical composition of
Jojoba oil resembles that of sperm whale oil.
Jojoba oil is composed principally of 40 and 42 carbon chain length esters, which are in
turn composed of monounsaturated fatty acids and fatty alcohols of 20 and 22 carbon
Jojoba oil is an unusually pure compound with less than 3% triglyceride content and
therefore highly resistant to oxidation. Properly packaged, the oil can be stored
indefinitely without degrading. Jojoba oil imparts unique and beneficial properties when
used for a variety of industrial purposes.
While the oil has been proven to be an excellent lubricant for mechanical applications,
the principal use of Jojoba oil is for its excellent cosmetic properties such as skin
softening, skin penetration and emolliency. Jojoba oil contains no trans isomers.
Jojoba oil has versatile industrial uses such as :
Cosmetics (more than 200 products)
Factices and Adhesives
Medicines Pharmaceuticals
Source of Acids and Alcohols
Electric Insulators
Foam Control Agents, Plasticizers, Transformer oil etc.
Important commercial application sector
Cosmetic ingredients
Other applications
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
3.1. General details
The cultivation of Jojoba and production of Jojoba oil have commenced in India only in
Profile of Indian producer
LOTUS HERBALS LTD
B-9, Sector 58, Noida 201301
Products:
Jojoba oil, Skin and hair care products,
Background details
Lotus Herbals comprises a whole range of 45 skincare and haircare products. While
Lotus is the flagship brand. Safe Sun and Safe Winter are two sub brands.
Lotus Herbals, which claims to be the first company to launch a sunscreen in the country
competes directly with two personal care major companies in the country namely:
Hindustan Lever with its Lakme sunscreen and L'Oral's Garnier Synergie.
Among the company's new products in the pipeline are three new face packs based on
aroma therapy and a few line of skin treatment products called serums.
The company has been working on the serum technology for the last two years at its
inhouse R&D facility.
Exports
Apart from marking its presence in India, Lotus is also being exported to parts of Europe,
the US, Asia and Africa.
About 60% of the total produce is being exported, while the balance is retailed in India.
The brand commands total sales of Rs.15 crore in the domestic market and is targeting a
growth of 60% in the current financial year.
Herbal products of this company have been widely exported to U.S.A, Middle East,
Europe, England and South Africa.
Important product range of the company
LOT BRIGHT-O: Jojoba moisturising lotion Key Ingredients :
(for oily skin).
JOJOBA OIL: Nourishing, helps prevent
Natural Extracts of -
CUCUMBER : Softening, toning.
DUDAL: Astringent, helps balance oil
Actions: Helps normalise sebaceous secretions.
Helps maintain moisture level of skin. Leaves
skin soft and supple.
LOT BRIGHT-D: Cocoa Butter Moisturising Key Ingredients :
Lotion (for normal to dry skin).
COCOA BUTTER : Nourishing, improves skin
ROSE WATER : Moisturising, toning.
HONEY : Moisturising, helps maintains
hydrolipidic film and prevents moisture loss.
Actions : Moisturises and softens. Stimulates
and tones. Promote soft, silky-smooth skin.
Increases hydration to strengthen the resistance
of the skin against dehydration caused by
airconditioning, over heating, or external
factors (wind, cold, dust).
SECTION– IV
IMPORT EXPORT LEVEL
4.1. Imports of Jojoba oil and its fractions
Countrywise Imports
Period April 2001 to March 2002
4.2. Exports of Jojoba Seed
Countrywise exports
Period April 2001 to March 2002
SECTION - V
PRICE TRENDS
Jojoba oil - Global price trends
Jojoba oil is riding high from strong demand coupled with tight supplies caused by poor
Prices for the oil have climbed to a range of $28 to $40 per kilogram, which is an
increase of about 25 percent in one year.
The global price for the supply of high quality Jojoba oil in small packs is around $90 per
kg, while for bulk supplies, the price range between $13 to 40 per kg for different grades
SECTION - VI
INDIAN DEMAND
The Jojoba oil from the seeds is unusual in that it is not an oil but a pure liquid ester
The difference between an oil and an ester is small and yet large in terms of properties.
Vegetable oils have several alcohol groups on the molecule and some have forked
molecules and will eventually oxidize and become rancid. Jojoba has only one alcohol
group and is a straight chain molecule; therefore it is not subject to oxidizing and in fact
is an anti-oxidant and will never become rancid.
However, the liquid ester does have the ability to self polymerize in the presence of
sunlight, so it is best to keep it in brown glass bottles, in the dark, or in closed metal cans.
Research is presently underway at Jojoba Obispo to investigate the qualities and uses of
polymerized Jojoba oil.
The liquid ester is chemically almost identical to spermaceti oil which is also a pure ester
found in the head of the Sperm whale. Jojoba is the ideal substitute for the oil of the
Sperm whale which until restrictions was used for high temperature lubrication,
cosmetics and as a lubricant for automatic transmissions.
Jojoba "oil" is a natural mimic of the oil secreted by human skin so it may be used to
protect and lubricate skin and hair. It is soothing, stops multitudinous skin problems and
protects against premature aging and wrinkling of the skin caused by exposure to ultra
violet radiation.
Indian demand for Jojoba oil
1000 kg per annum
Growth rate in demand
5 to 6% per annum
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Process technology have been developed by Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun have found that Jojoba
seed oil can be a potential environment friendly and renewable source for
replacing some of the constituents of petroleum.
Scientists revealed that two industrial gear oil formulations developed using
sulphurised Jojoba oil met with the required standards and their properties are
comparable to those of special type of commercial industrial gear oils
Development of new uses for Jojoba wax and its derivatives and testing products
for their importance and value to industry.
Development of commercial methods of repetitive propagation for rapid
production of desirable varieties.
Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute has successfully established well
organised cultivation of Jojoba in India.
Technology in Israel
Presently, Israel is reported to be having the best technology for cultivation and
processing of Jojoba in the world.
Process for Jojoba oil extraction
Technology for Jojoba oil form seed can be extracted by : •Cold Process Oil Expeller and
Solvent Extraction
AJORP Jojoba oil Analysis Report :
Observed Value
Specific Gravity 250 / 250
Kinematics Viscosity cSt
Av. molecular weight
Acid value mg / g
KOHASTM D - 974 –975
Iodine value g / 100g
Peroxide Value meq / kg
ASTM D - 1832 – 99
Saponification value mg /
KOHASTM D - 94 –93
Unsaponifiable matter(%)
Bacteria - total plate count Standard Microbiological test
Approximate boiling point oC ASTM D - 5307
Technology source
Association of Rajasthan Jojoba Plantation and Research Project,(AJORP)
Pant Krishi Bhawan,
Jaipur -302 005(Rajasthan)
Promoter
AJORP' was established in Rajasthan with the assistance of the Rajasthan State Govt. and
erstwhile Department of Waste Lands Development Govt. of India in 1995.
The main objectives of AJORP
The main objective is to obtain high production per unit of area and to develop improved
varieties of Jojoba.
To develop technology for raising seedlings from rooted cuttings or plantlets produced
from tissue culture.
To develop suitable agro-packages for large scale cultivations.
To develop varieties having high oil content. (More than 50%)
To find out methods to reduce oscillating yield in Jojoba.
Training of Agriculture Extensions Officers and Farmers.
Model farms
'AJORP' has already established and developed two model Jojoba farms –
At Fatehpur (Sikar Distt.) in 70ha.
At village Dhand(Distt. Jaipur) in 37 hectares with the help HAIGUD, ISRAEL
Technology
AJORP has developed suitable technology adaptable to various agro - climatic conditions
for cultivation of Jojoba.
Known - Sex Jojoba cuttings are being produced in the state of art Green House of
AJOPR and are being supplied to cultivators along with seedling raised in model nursery
with high yield and high oil content i.e., oil more than 50%.
AJORP has got expertise in different disciplines of Jojoba cultivation and can provide
consultancy for the development of large scale plantations in arid, semi arid areas and
Production level
Some Important Achievements :-
Raised plantation in 100 hectares with high yielding, high quality and high oil-content
Jojoba varieties.
Organized training camps for farmers and extension workers and provided technical
know-how for successful cultivation of Jojoba in Rajasthan, Orissa, Gujarat, Maharastra,
Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana.
Developed technique for raising known sex plants.
AJORP is in a position to make available rooted cuttings for commercial plantations.
AJORP has registered 59 farmers and 6 companies for Jojoba cultivation with its Jojoba
Growers Association.
Organized a National Seminar on Jojoba on 19th -20th February 2001 at Jaipur.
Plant and machinery equipment and suppliers
Adam Fabriwerk Pvt. Ltd.
203, Rajguru Apartments
New Nagardas Road
Andher (E), Mumbai-400 069
Agarwal Associates,
255, Kalpana Society Waghodia Road,
C1, B/423 GIDC IV Phase,
Vithal Udyognagar-388 121
Dist. Anand, Gujarat
Bhuvaneswari & Co.
Dynamic Furnaces Pvt. Ltd.
65, Universal Industrial Estate
I.B. Patel Road, Goregaon (E),
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
Raw material requirement
One kg of Jojoba oil
Jojoba seeds 2.5 kg
Raw material availability
Association of Rajasthan Jojoba Plantation and Research Project,(AJORP)
Pant Krishi Bhawan,
Jaipur -302 005(Rajasthan)
SECTION - IX
GLOBAL SCENARIO
Historical details
The international legislation for the protection of the endangered Sperm Whale created
the need to find a substitute, which led to emergence of Jojoba as potential plant species
of the future, yielding a non-edible oil of the fossil hydro carbons.
The Jojoba plant is native to the desert region of California, Arizona and Sonaram in
Jojoba is now cultivated commercially in Argentina, Australia, Egypt, Israel, Mexico,
Peru, and the USA. Jojoba is being examined for its potential as a crop in many countries
around the world with climate and soil conditions similar to those of its native habitat.
Legal status of Whales oils
Jojoba oil is considered as an ideal substitute for Whales oil.
In 1972, the U.S Marine mammal Protection Act made it illegal to bring whale meat and
whale by-products, including sperm whale oil, into the United States.
However, other countries are still slaughtering the sperm whale to obtain the oil. Until
there is a replacement at a low price there does not seem to be an end to the slaughtering
Global production and demand for Jojoba oil
Commercial production of Jojoba commenced in 1976.
Commercial plantations exist in Argentina, Australia, Egypt, Israel, Peru and the
United States of America.
Total cultivated acreage in all countries - 8,500 Hectares
Total installed capacity for Jojoba oil
3,500 metric tonnes per annum
Total world market potential for Jojoba oil
The total world market potential for Jojoba oil at prices of $4.00-$6.00/kg has been
estimated to be 64,000 tons by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Report US/GLO/77/034 - May 4, 1981.
Estimated actual demand
150 tonnes per annum
800 tonnes per annum
Estimated to be 1500 to 1600 tonnes per
Worldwide Jojoba Production
Worldwide Jojoba Cultivation by Country - As of 1 November, 2000
Worldwide Jojoba Seed Production by Country - (Metric Tonnes)
Global market for Jojoba
The product is often in short supply in the global market due to weather failures and
increasing demand.
Primary area of application –
Cosmetics
Major producing countries
USA: Largest producers in the world
9.7. Global players
Two of the USA's major Jojoba producers have merged their operations.
The New York Corporation, Jojoba growers & processors
Jojoba commodities group of Los angeles are now operating from the administration and
manufacturing facilities of the growers & processors company in Arizona
International Jojoba Export Council (IJEC)
C/o Sacks Tierney
4250 North Civic Center Blvd., 4th Floor
Arizona 85251-3900
1-480-545-7000 x115
SECTION X
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic capacity
3 tonnes per annum
Assessment of project cost
Cost of land of 0.5 acre at Rs.5.5 lakh per acre
Cost of level ing, laying internal roads/fencing and
Building
Factory building of area 100 sq.m. at Rs.3200/sq.m.
Non-factory building of area 30 sq.m.at Rs.4500/sq.m.
Cost of Plant & Machinery
Cost of basic plant and machinery
Instrumentation and control
Pipelines and valves
Structurals for erection
Octroi, excise duty, sales tax, etc.at 12%
Packaging and insurance charges (2%)
Transportation charges (2%)
Machinery stores and spares (2%)
Foundation charges (2%)
Instal ation charges (2%)
Total cost of plant and Machinery
Technical know-how fees
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Steam boiler and auxil aries
Water storage tank, borewel etc.
Fuel storage tank
Laboratory equipment
Office machinery & equipment
Material handling equipment, packaging machinery, 0.5
weigh balance, etc.
Diesel generator
Effluent treatment
Preliminary & Pre-operative expenses:
Preliminary expenses
Pre-operative expenses:-
Rent rates and taxes
Travel ing expenses
Interest and commitment charges on borrowings
Insurance during construction period
Other preoperative expenses and deposits
Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total project cost
Means of finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoter's contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
Cost of production
Rs. in lakhs
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Selling expenses
Total variable cost (A)
Salaries and wages
Interest on term loan and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total fixed cost (B)
Total cost of production (A+B)
Selling price per kg. (in Rupees)
Annual sales turnover
Net profit before tax (E-C)
Breakeven point in %
SECTION XI
SWOT ANALYSIS
Suitable conditions for growth of Jojoba
Absence of large scale cultivation in Jojoba
Important applications and growing
Inadequate technology development efforts
for downstream products.
SECTION - XV
FACTORS INFLUENCNG THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY AND
Current Jojoba production and market price require concentration in the pharmaceutical
and cosmetic industry.
The production level of Jojoba oil itself is well below the production and demand level
for the product in the country. In the case of products such as Jojoba oil and its
derivatives, the necessary conditions for growth in demand is the ready availability of the
product in the market.
The global production of Jojoba oil and derivative products are still very much below the
potential demand level in the global market. This provides the strong case to increase the
production level of Jojoba oil and its derivatives as early as possible.
While considerable strides have been made in the international market in the production
of Jojoba, India has been a recent entrant in the Jojoba sector.
While significant achievements have been made in the field in recent times, India has still
a long way to catch up with the global technology and demand levels.
Jojoba oil represents an excellent investment opportunity
NANNARI HERBAL SYRUP
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Hemidesmus indicus
Sanskrit/Indian name
Sveta sariva, Ananda mul, Nannari
Indian sarsaparilla
Nature of plant
A slender, laticiferous, twining, sometimes prostrate or semi-erect shrub, the roots of
which constitute the Indian Sarsaparilla
Specification
A certificate of approval for production of syrup has to be obtained from the Ayurvedic
Medicinal Products Association.
Nannari syrup cannot contain any flavours, colours and preservatives
Packaging
Generally, the syrup packed in bottles of 1 litre capacity
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
The air dried roots of Nannari yield essential oil containing p-methoxy salicylic aldehyde
as the major constituent.
The drug has long enjoyed a reputation as a tonic, alterative, demulcent, diaphoretic,
diuretic acid blood purifier.
It is employed in nutritional disorders, syphilis, chronic rheumatism and other urinary
diseases and skin affections.
Nannari syrup is usually taken with lemon juice. It reduces body temperature and
increase appetite. It also reduces blood pressure, burning of eyes
It is considered as general health drink. The beverage acts as a body coolant.
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
Nannari syrup is produced by a number of organisations at tiny and cottage level.
particularly in regions like Tamil Nadu. Indian producers include the following
Atma Singh Saroop Singh
7, R.B.Rattan Chand Road,
The Mall, Amritsar - 143 006
Aravindh Herbal Labs (P) Ltd.,
140 Mudangiar Road, 4th KM,
Rajapalayam 626 117
Dynamic Pharma
5-A, Ganapathy Gouder Lay Out
K.K. Pudur, Coimbatore-38
7, Amruta Nagar, Manik Baug,
Sinhgad Road, Pune - 411 051
Fadel International Trading
12/1019, Panayappilly
Glenn Marketing
113, Sangam Soc.,
Harni Road, Vadodara - 390 012
Healthy Herbals
Factory & Office :
S. Duraisamypuram
Sindalakarai Post
Ettayapuram Taluk
Thookthukudi Dist.-628 902
Farm : Parambu, Keelamangalam
Ottapidaram Taluk
Thookthukudi District
Himalayan Herbals Gramudyog Samiti
814, Sec-16, Panchkula - 160 019
Ruby Food Products
AS-2 Industrial Estate
Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms & Herbal
Medicine Corporation Ltd., (TAMPCOL)
(A Government of Tamil Nadu Undertaking)
Arignar Anna Government Hospital of Indian
Medicine Campus,
Arumbakkam, Chennai-600 106.
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
Herbal syrup
Value in Rs. Country
Star International 38 box
Port Kelang May 2002
There is no evidence of import of Nannari syrup
SECTION V
Price of Nannari syrup
Rs.37.50 paise for 750 ml
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
Nannari syrup is usually taken with lemon juice as a health drink
Status of Indian Beverages/Soft Drinks Sector
Production of Soft Drinks
million bottles
Major soft drink players
Bengal Beverages Pvt. Ltd
Coca-Cola India Ltd.
J.D. Corporation, Gujarat
Parle (Exports) Pvt.Ltd
Pioma Industries Gujarat
Pure Drinks (New Delhi) Ltd.
Sri Sarvaraya Sugars Ltd., Hyderabad-
Sri Vasavi Soft Dri7nks Pvt. Ltd.Karnataka
Powdered Soft Drink Concentrate
4 to 5% per annum
Major Brands
Sunfill (Cococola)
Details on Rasna (Pioma's product)
Claimed Market Share
60% in value terms
85% in volume terms
Percapita Consumption
The Nannari syrup is largely used as syrup and health drinks and can be generally
considered as a beverage. Nannari syrup is offered in several roadside shops
Nannari syrup market is largely in unorganised sector. It is yet to gain importance as the
competitive product along with other beverages and soft drinks available in the market.
Considerable market promotional efforts are required to promote Nannari syrup as a
herbal tonic and soft drink.
Estimated growth rate in demand
7 to 8% per annum
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Nannari syrup is extracted from nannari root and has medical value.
Nannari syrup is prepared from extracts of the roots of Nannari herb.
The syrup which has a sugar base is diluted with water in the ratio of 1:7 (syrup:water)
The roots of nannari is thoroughly cleaned to remove any adhering mud and other
impurities. It is washed and dried. It is then ground to a fine powder before being used
for extraction of its nutrients.
Sugar is boiled separately and stored at a concentration of 70 degrees brix.
A 10% extract in water is also made
The extract is mixed in the sugar syrup and bottled.
The bottle is placed in cartons and strapped prior to dispatch
The process involved in the manufacturing of syrups are briefly mentioned below:
Bottles of required sizes are washed in rotary bottle washing machine and are fed
to bottle drier where they are dried.
The dried bottled are fed into a conveyor belt of Rotary Automatic Bottle Filling
Machine to be used after the mixed syrup would reach the filling machine.
All the ingredients are weighed as per the batch size and separately passed
A sucrose syrup is prepared separately in required quantity in DM water. The
syrup is passed through filter press. Then it is transferred to the process tank and
preservative are added in syrup.
A separate batch of required ingredients is prepared and transferred to process
tank where it is stirred.
After stirring the mixture for about 3 to 4 hours, samples are drawn for quality
Source of technology
Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms & Herbal
Medicine Corporation Ltd., (TAMPCOL)
(A Government of Tamil Nadu Undertaking)
Arignar Anna Government Hospital of Indian
Medicine Campus,
Arumbakkam, Chennai-600 106.
Plant/machinery equipment and producers
Washing and drying facilities
Spark Engineers Pvt. Ltd.,
Spark Enterprises
5/332, State Bank Colony II
Extraction equipment
Spark Engineers Pvt. Ltd.,
Spark Enterprises
5/332, State Bank Colony II
Bottling facilities
Shivsu Watek Private Ltd.
No.14, Spurtank Road
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
Raw material requirements
Basis: 75000 kg per annum of Nannari syrup
Availability
The above raw materials are readily available in the market
SECTION IX
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY, PROJECT COST AND
PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic Capacity in Tonnes per annum
Project Cost in Rs. lakhs
Assessment of project cost
1.1. Cost of land of 0.3 acre at Rs.5.5 lakh per acre
1.2. Cost of level ing,laying internal roads/fencing and compound
Building
2.1. Factory building at Rs.3200 per sq.m
2.2. Non-factory building at Rs.4500 per sq.m.
Cost of Plant and Machinery
3.1. Cost of basic plant and machinery
3.2. Instrumentation and control
3.3. Pipelines and valves
3.4. Structurals for erection
3.5. Octroi excise duty, sales tax, etc. at 12
3.6. Packaging and insurance charges(2%)
3.7. Transportation charges (2%)
3.8. Machinery stores and spares (2%)
3.9. Foundation charges (2%)
3.10. Instal ation charges (2%)
Total cost of plant and machinery
Technical know-how fees
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Cost Rs. Inlakhs
5.1. Electrificati on
5.2. Steam boiler and auxil aries
5.3. Water storage tank, borewel etc
5.4. Fuel storage tank
5.5. Laboratory equipment
5.6. Office machinery & equipment
5.7. Material handling equipment, packaging machinery, weigh
5.8. Diesel generator
5.9. Effluent treatment
Preliminary &Pre-operative expenses:
6.1. Preliminary expenses
6.2. Pre-operative expenses:-
6.2.1. Establishment
6.2.2. Rent rates and taxes
6.2.3. Travel ing expenses
6.2.4. Interest and commitment charges on borrowing
6.2.5. Insurance during construction period
6.2.6. Other preoperative expenses and deposits
6.2.7. Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total Project Cost
Means of finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoters contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Sel ing expenses
Total variable cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term laon and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total Fixed cost
Total cost of production (A+B)
Sel ing price per litre. (In Rupees)
Annual sales turnover
Net profit before tax (E-C)
Breakeven point in %
SECTION X
SWOT ANALYSIS
Growing demand for the product
since it is considered as a health tonic
Lack of efforts for certification of the
To boost demand by innovative marketing
Substitution from synthetic product
SECTION XI
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY AND
Nannari syrup is an important health tonic and is considered to be a body coolant
The major market outlets are the Ayurvedic pharmacies and super markets. It is also
available at bus stands and railway stations as beverage.
Adequate medical efforts to prove the efficacy of the product on scientific lines is still
considered to be inadequate
It is necessasry to carry out innovative market development efforts, to enlarge the
demand base for the product in the country.
PROFILE ON HERBAL NANNARI SYRUP
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS,
UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS 12
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION
FOR A NEW INDUSTRYAND RECOMMENDATIONS
NATURAL VANILLA
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
PRICE TRENDS
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY
AND AVAILABILITY
GLOBAL SCENARIO
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR
A NEW INDUSTRY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
Synthetic Vanillin
Colourless crystals
Sweet, balsamic, powdery, vanilla-like
Chemical formula
Specification
Specifications of Vanillin produced by Rhone Poulenc, France.
Colour of Ethanolic solution
81.0 to 83.0 deg.C
Heavy metals (as lead)
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATON
As a constituent of perfumes
Vanillin has become important as deodorant to mask the unpleasant odour of many
manufactured goods, like wearing apparal, rubber goods, paper products and plastics etc.
Until recently, about 85% of vanillin has been used as flavouring agent in ice creams,
candies puddings, cake mixes, gelatine desserts and soft drinks etc. Rest is used in
deodorants, perfumes and other fixatives and as chemical intermediates.
Vanillin is now produced exclusively for flavour industry.
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
Introduced in India, by the British, in a spice garden at K
urtallam in Tamil Nadu owned
by the East India Co.,
More than 200 year ago, at Kallar Fruit Research Station, Nilgiris the crop has been
under cultivation and processing was conducted at Aambalavayal, Kerala and at
Kallar/Burliar Fruit Research Station.
At present, Karnataka has the largest area under vanilla plantation.
India has the ideal climatic conditions for growing vanilla.
Vanilla producing states:
Area under vanilla cultivation
Around 1500 hectare
Mostly cultivated in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Wynad and Idukki in Kerala
Androth island in Lakshadweep
Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu
Mangalore and Mercara in Karnataka
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
4.1. Imports
Period April 2001 to March 2002
Countrywise Imports Vanilla Powder
Sample of individual imports
Name of the
Weikfield Products
24.03.2002 to Mumbai
Ltd.,(Vanilla extract)
Dragoco India Ltd.,
(Vanilla fragrances
Ltd.,(Vanilla cream)
4.2. Exports
Period April 2001 to March 2002
Countrywise Exports Vanila Bean
Countrywise Exports Vanilla Powder
Countrywise Exports Vanilla Oleoresin
Sample of individual exports
Name of the
01.07.2002 to Mumbai
Fragrance (Vanila
Bush Boake Allen 100 kgs
India Ltd.,(food
optifast vanilla)
SECTION V
Basic price of natural vanilla
Taxes and duties
Extra as applicable
Currently, the green beans fetch around Rs.300 to Rs.400 per kg and One kg of cured
processed beans would weigh 250 to 300 gm,
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
Demand for Synthetic Vanillin
250 tonnes per annum
Indian consumption pattern of vanillin
Indian Demand Level for Natural vanilla
Around 1000 tonnes of cured beans per annum
The actual demand could be more, if the product would be readily available in the
Estimated production of cured vanilla
The main constraint on popularising vanilla is the shortage of planting material.
As with other orchids, seed propagation is unsuitable and only stem cuttings is feasible
and better alternative.
Progressive farmers in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are to be offered several
incentives and planting material to encourage vanilla cultivation, considered the ‘gold
crop' because of its high returns next only to that of saffron.
Cardamom Research Centre of the Indian Institute of Spices Research, Madikeri, is also
engaged in the research and propagation of vanilla in Karnataka in particular.
The project envisages the supply and evaluation on a large scale. Nearly 150 ha are to be
identified in a phased manner. The area is to be divided into smaller acreages of 0.25 to
one ha each in Kerala (60 ha), Karnataka (60 ha) and Tamil Nadu (30 ha). There would
be 140 such units each in Kerala and Karnataka and 70 in Tamil Nadu.
Meanwhile, according to the Madikeri based institute, the entire Western Ghat region in
Karnataka, comprising Kodagu, Uttar Kannada, parts of Hassan, Chimaglur and
Dakshina Kannada are suitable. At the Madikeri Centre, efforts are being made to
develop scientific culture packages to improve the quality and productivity of vanilla.
A germ plasm collection of 30 of three specific varieties had been established., Ovule
culture of vanilla has also been standardised.
Indian Prospects
The potential for vanilla cultivation in the country is tremendous as a result of a growing
demand for Natural vanillin in place of the synthetic substitute following the shift
towards natural products the world over.
It is a very ideal, most economic orchid crop for organic cultivation having a tremendous
potential for domestic consumption and exports given the growing demand for Natural
vanillin in the global market.
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Vanilla pods must be cured in order for the vanillin, which gives vanilla its distinctive
flavour, to be produced.
The curing method facilitates the enzymatic process that transforms glucovanillin into
It consists mainly of keeping the pods warm and slowly drying for nearly six months
until they become pliable and deep brown, with a fine white crystalline coating of
Vanilla is cured with special care and some innovative techniques using solar dryers.
Green Vanilla beans are to be processed to get the characteristic vanilla flavour and
There are different methods of curing but they all consists of more or less four stages viz,
Mexican process, Bourbon process, Peruvian process and Guiana process are the
important methods of curing vanilla.
Properly cured vanilla beans contain about 2.5 % vanillin.
Process for Pure Vanilla Extract
By percolating or macerating chopped vanilla beans with ethyl alcohol and water.
The process is usually kept as cool as possible to keep flavour loss to a minimum,
though some manufactures feel that there must be heat to create the best extraction.
Most companies use a constituent blend of beans, sometimes from several regions, to
create their brand flavour.
The extraction process takes about 48 hours, after which the extracts will mellow in the
tanks with the beans from days to weeks, depending on the processor, before being
filtered into a holding tank ,where the amber-coloured liquid extracts remains until being
Technology
A scientific package of practices is now available for large scale growing of the crop.
Vanilla flowers need hand pollination for bean set, in view of the absence of pollinator
In the private sector, tissue cultured vanilla plantlets are available with
IAHS (Bangalore)
SPIC (Coimbatore)
H and M Ltd (Cochin)
Bush Boake Allen (Madras) and
Synthetics India Ltd (Kollencherry)
Among Government outlets, plantlets are available at
Spices Board, Cochin and
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut.
Technology development
Vanilla from Ricebran Oil
Ricebran oil is subjected to molecular distillation to isolate a fraction which is 95 % rich
in oryzanol content. This fraction can further be processed to recover ferulic acid in pure
From this stage, vanilla can be produced directly from ferulic acid.
Of the synthetic method of making vanilla from procursors as eugenol guiacol and ferulic
acid it is claimed that ferulic acid, is a better alternative.
Source of technology
Oil Technological Research Institute,
Plant and machinery and suppliers
Kulkarni's Hafi Elektra Pvt. Ltd
Post Box No.132,
The Anup Engineering Ltd.,
Behind 66 KV Electric Sub Station
Odhav Road, Ahmedabad-382 415
ATRE Thermal Products Pvt. Ltd.,
Pushpa Heights, 1st Floor,
Bibwewadi Corner, Pune-411 037
Refrigeration section
Voltas Ltd., Chennai
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
Raw material requirements
The report of the national committee on Vanilla published by the Spices Board, Cochin
predicts a production of 1000 tonnes from 3500 hectares of land at the rate of 300 kg per
While the recovery rate of vanillin is 2.5% and above. The Current prices are, therefore,
very attractive.
Natural Vanilla
Vanilla pods are the fruit of the vanilla orchid,
Vanilla plantfolta, a large, green stemmed,
climbing perennial plant with a fleshy, succulent stem, smooth, thick, bright green leaves
and numerous twining aerial roots by which it clings to trees in its wild state.
It may grow up to 30 m, It is a climbing orchid
The pods, commercially called beans, have no flavour when picked, as the flavour
develops during the curing process.
The beans are very dark brown and contain tiny black seeds.
Constituent
Having well over 250 organic components, creating its unique flavour and aroma
Even the same species of vanilla beans grown in different parts of the world will vary in
flavour and aroma due to climate and soil differences.
While some beans are higher in Natural vanillin content than others, this is not the only
indicator of flavour or quality.
Varieties
There are about 150 varieties of vanilla, though only two are used commercially in
significant quantities
There are three cultivated specise of Vanilla namely
Vanilla planifolia
Vanilla fragrans
Vanilla pomponc and V.tahitensis
Cultivation practices
Soil: Rich in humus and good in drainage
Climatic condition: Humid tropical climate upto 1500m above mean sea level.
Temperature: Ranging from 21 to 32 deg°C is ideal for vanilla.
Annual Rain fall: 200 t0 300 cm
Propagation: By stem cutting of 60 to 120 cm length
Standards: Planted six month in advance
Spacing: 1.5 to 2 m with in rows and 2.5 to 3 m between rows.
Planting period: September to November in shallow pits filled with humus and mulch
Planting material required: 1600 to 2000 standards per hectare.
General cutivation practicess:
The vanilla plants should be allowed to trail horizentally on poles/ trellis tied to standards
after trailing to a height of 1.5 to 2m or coiled around the branches of the
standards(looping) to facilitate polination and harvesting.
Polination: The flowers are pollinated by hand in early morning just when the flower
If the pollination is successful, the flower withers but it still remains attached to the
ovary. If it is unsuccessful, the flower drops off the next day. The success rate is 85% to
near 100%. In the case of successful pollination, the size of ovary increases rapidly and
the pods start maturing.
An experienced hand can pollianate 1000 to 1500 flowers in a day.
On maturing and ready for harvest, the pod resembles a dark brown string bean 12 to 25
cm long with a circumference ranging between 2 cm to 5 cm. The physical changes in
colour and size and development of flavour occur during curing.
Flowering starts in the third year of planting
Peak flowering occurs during 7 to 8th year
Yield per hectare
Third year (beginning)
Fifth year to the tenth year
A good vanillery yeilds about 300 to 600 kg cured beans per hectare per year.
About 6 kg green beans produce 1 kg cured beans.
Can be raised as an intercrop with coffee, coconut, arecanut, pepper.
SECTION IX
GLOBAL SCENARIO
World demand for Synthetic vanillin
3500 tonnes per annum
Vanilla is native to the tropical rainforest of South-Eastern Mexico and Central America
International trade in Natural Vanilla
Around Rs.300 crores
Global Production of Cured Vanilla
Around 6000 tonnes
Total area of Vanilla cultivation
Global growth rate
4 to 5% per annum
The Bourbon Vanilla from Madagascar commands a premium price
Major Producing Countries
Indonesia (cultivated in Java and Bali Islands)
Mexico, (grown in Vanuatu )
Uganda and Tonga
Major world suppliers
70% of world supply is from Madagascar and Indonesia
Importers of Natural vanilla
Only 1 to 2 % of the total market is met by extraction of vanilla beans.
The remaining vanillin produced is of synthetic origin
Even if 5% of the demand for synthetic vanillin is substituted by Natural vanilla bean,
there would be an additional demand for 70000 tonnes of vanilla beans by the year 2003.
To produce this quantity, 2.38 lakh hectares have to be brought under vanilla.
If the current growth rate (annually) continues, the global demand for vanillin is likely to
touch 4000 tonnes by the year 2005.
The USA is the single largest importer, accounting for consumption of half of the world's
The curing process for vanilla beans is labour intensive and the vanilla plant only grows
in a few territories over the world, making synthetically produced vanillin far cheaper
than Natural vanillin
With the increasing interest in natural products, alternative methods are being developed
to produce Natural vanillin from sources other than vanilla planifolia
Cell cultures, microorganisms, and isolated enzymes are the potentially alternative
sources for the production of vanillin from natural feedstock.
Technology Development
Enzymatic production of Natural vanillin and optically pure alcohols:-
The principal component of red pepper,capsaicium, proved to be a promising candidate to
produce Natural vanillin using a bi enzyme system, consisting of VAO (Vanillyl alcohol
oxidase) and a hydrolase.
By combining these two enzymes a one port conversion from capsacin to vanillin can be
This enzymatic production has in general, environmental advantages compared to the
traditional synthetic vanillin production.
Venui Vanilla Co Ltd
Vanilla Beans and Powder, Extract (Essence) and Paste
Grown and Processed in Vanuatu
Retail Supplies
Wholesale Sales
Within Australia
KAS Distribution
E-mail :
[email protected]
Phone 03 9431 3496
Fax 03 9444 0496
Venui Vanilla Co.
E-mail :
[email protected]
SECTION X
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic capacity
30 tonnes per annum
Assessment of project cost
S.No. Description
Cost of land of 125 acre at Rs.45000 lakh per acre
Building
Building of area 75 sq.m. at Rs.3200/sq.m.
Cost of Plant & Machinery
Miscel aneous machinery
Packaging machinery
Total cost of plant and Machinery
Technical know-how fees
Preliminary & Pre-operative expenses:
Preliminary expenses
Pre-operative expenses:-
Rent rates and taxes
Travel ing expenses
Interest and commitment charges on borrowings
Insurance during construction period
Other preoperative expenses and deposits
Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total project cost
Means of finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoter's contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
Cost of production
Variable cost
Rs. in lakhs
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Selling expenses
Total variable cost (A)
Fixed cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term loan and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total fixed cost (B)
Total cost of production (A+B)
Selling price per kg. (in Rupees)
Annual sales turnover
Net profit before tax (E-C)
Breakeven point in %
SECTION XI
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
Growing demand for the product
Weakness
Inadequate plant materials
Opportunity
Substitution possibilities for Synthetic vanilla
Lack of standardisation
SECTION XII
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY AND
The initial investment estimated by NABARD was Rs.50000 per hectare. Besides, this
could be cultivated as an inter crop in the coconut, pepper and arecanut gardens.
Growing vanilla as an inter crop in the coconut gardens is the most ideal as vanilla plants
require some regular sunshine.
Natural vanilla is an excellent investment opportunity and the product has high level of
relevance and importance. The demand is bound to go up in the coming years
PERIWINKLE
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
PRICE TRENDS
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL AVAILABILITY
GLOBAL SCENARIO
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR
A NEW INDUSTRY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
Pronunciation: cath-ar-AN-thus ROW-zee-us
Common Indian Names
Billaganneru (Telugu)
Nityakalyani(Tamil)
Periwinkle (English)
Botanical description
Pronunciation: cath-ar-AN-thus ROW-zee-us
An errect bushy perennial herb
An evergreen shrub, it grows to a height of 1m with a spread of 1m.
Flowers are soft pink, tinged with red, Five petals appearing in spring and autumn.
This species was formerly known as Vinca rosea and has the alternative common name of
Vinca. (Should not be confused with the perennial groundcover Vinca minor.)
Origin and distribution
This periwinkle is native to Madagascar.
It is grown commercially for its medicinal uses in Australia, Africa, India and southern
It prefers rich, well drained, moist soils in a protected, sunny position and is drought and
It is cultivated as an ornamental plant almost throughout the tropical and subtropical
It is abudantly naturalized in many regions, particularly in arid coastal locations.
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATION
Periwinkle contains more than 70 alkaloids mostly of the indole type
The rootbark contains the alkaloid Alstonine which has been used traditionally for its
calming effect and its ability to reduce blood pressure.
Pharmaceutical Activities
Animal repellent activity
Anithyperglycemic activity
Antiascariasis activity
Antihyperglycemic
Antihypertensive
Anti-inflamatory
Antispermatogenic
Insect feeding deterent
Insect sterility induction
Smooth muscle relaxant
Uterine relaxation effect
Uterine Stimulant effect
More recently, extracts from Madagascar Periwinkle have been shown to be effective in
the treatment of various kinds of leukemia, skin cancer, lymph cancer, breast cancer and
Hodgkin's disease.
Indeed, Madagascar Periwinkle is a modern day success story in the search for naturally
occurring anticancer drugs.
Traditional Medicinal Uses
Menstrual regulator
Diabetes, Hypertension, Cancer
Diabetes,Combat primary inertia
Antigalactagogue
Diabetes, Cancer, Hodgkin's disease,
Diabetes, Rhehumatism, Hypotensive and
Menstrual regulator
Cancer, Leishmaniasis
Emmenagogue, Diabetes, Amenorrhea,
Menorrhagia, Diabetes
Antigalactagogue
Venereal Disease
Diabetes, High Blood Pressure
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
The Indian extractors/formulators of Periwinkle produce Vincristine, Vinblastine,
Vincamine, Vindoline,Vindosine from Periwinkle or buy and formulate Vincristine,
Vinblastine, Vincamine, Vindoline,Vindosine.
Such organisations include the following.
Biddle Sawyer Ltd
25,Dalal Street,
Factory: Lamieda Bhai Shastri Marg,
Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Plot No.B-1/90,Wagle Indl Estate,
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries.
Factories : 1. Biochem House, L.B.S. Marg,
Vikhroli (W), Mumbai-400 083.
Southern Herbals Ltd.,
64, Jigani Indl. Area,Jigani-562 106.
Anekal Taluk, Bangalore District.
Vintec Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Plot B2, Phase II,
Madras Export Processing Zone,
Tambaram, Madras-600 045.
Amrutanjan Ltd.,
Fine Chemicals Division,
Old Mahabalipuram Road
Egattur Village,Via Kelambakkam
Padur P.O.-603 103, Kanchipuarm Dist.
Total Indian processing capacity:-Around 20 Kgs per annum of Crude Periwinkle
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
4.1. Imports
4.2. Exports
Countrywise Export of Vinca Rosea Alkaloidsvincritine, Vinbla Sline, Vincisterine
Period April 2001 to March 2002
SECTION V
Basic price of Dry plant material
Taxes and duties
Extra as applicable
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
The important downstream product of Periwinkle is Vincristine, which is an anti cancer drug
Vincristine (Oncovin)
Vincristine is one of the older chemotherapy drugs which has been around for many years.
Vincristine, anticancer drug is produced from Catharanthus roseus
It is given by intravenous route only. It is most commonly used in treatment of the following
Hodgkin's Disease
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Soft tissue sarcomas
Multiple Myeloma
Pharmacology of Vinblastine, Vincristine, Vindesine and Vinorelbine
Vinblastine and vincristine are alkaloids found in Catharanthus roseus
They are all administered intravenously in their sulfate form once a week; these solutions are fatal
if they're administered any other way and can cause a lot of tissue irritation if they leak out of the
Although these three compounds are very similar in structure and have the same basic action,
they have distinctly different effects on the body.
One tonne of Vinca rosea leaves yield 50 grams of Vincristine sulphate in crude form.
On further purification, 40 grams of Vincristine is obtained
Vincristine is presently produced by a few units in the country.
Estimated demand for Periwinkle leaves for production of Vincristine in crude form is around
400 to 500 tonnes per annum
Growth rate in demand
6 to 7% per annum
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Cultivation Practices
Climate and Soil
No specific climatic requirements but mostly Tropical and Sub-tropical area
Rainfall of 100 cm or more is considered ideal for raising it as a commercial
crop under rainfed conditions
Light requirements: Full Sun
Any type of soil except those which are highly alkaline or water-logged.
Light sandy soils rich in humus are preferred for large scale cultivation of the
It grows wild in coastal area
Periwinkle prefers full sun and takes a long time to flower when started from seed. The
brittle stems break easily.
The plant tolerates heat and drought and can be relied on to flower in the hottest weather.
Grow Periwinkle in sun or shade.
Soil must be moist but well-drained as too much moisture could lead to bacterial fungus
Propagation
Seeds required per hectare
Seed germination period
About 10 days time
Planting material( 607cm)
Within two months
For nursery sowing and transplanting, about 500 gram of seed, sown in 200 m2 bed is
required for producing seedings for one hectare
When the plants grow up they are thinned out, leaving a distance of 25 - 30 cm between
Harvesting
Ready for harvest of Root after one year
The crop is cut about 7.5 cm above the ground and dried for stems, leaves and seeds.
Then the whole field is copiously irrigated and ploughed and the roots are collected. The
roots are washed well and dried in shade and latter made into boundless for marketing
Under rainfed conditions(All dry basis) per hectare
Under irrigated conditions (per hectare)
Seed Companies (Breeding, Production and Sales)
Unicorn Agrotech Ltd.
Environmental Seed Producers
Sakata Seed America
Stokes Seeds Ltd.
Source of technology for agri practices
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,
(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
Kukrail Picnic Spot Road,
P O CIMAP,Lucknow - 226015
Source of Technology for extraction of Vincristine
National Chemical Laboratory (NCL),
SECTON VIII
RAW MATERIAL AVAILABILITY
Area of Commercial Cultivation in India- Around 3000 hectare
Cultivated mainly in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and to a small extent in Gujarat and Madhya
Varieties
Three Local types based on the colour of the flower
Alba with white flowers
Roseus with pink rose coloured flowers
Ocillata with white flowers having rose-purple spot in the centre
SECTION IX
GLOBAL SCENARIO
International players including the following
Eldisine and Fildesin
Glaxo Wellcome, Inc, USA
Vinorelbine is currently in Phase II clinical trials as a treatment for ovarian cancer. It will
be marketed as Navelbine by Glaxo Wellcome, Inc., if the trials are successful and the
FDA approves the drug. Thus far, Vinorelbine seems to have a wider range of antitumor
activity than the other vinca alkaloids
SECTION X
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic capacity
30 tonnes per annum of Periwinkle dried leaves
Assessment of project cost
S.No. Description
Cost of land of 50 acre at Rs.25000 lakh per acre
Building
Building of area 50 sq.m. at Rs.3200/sq.m.
Cost of Plant & Machinery
Miscel aneous machinery
Packaging machinery
Total cost of plant and Machinery
Technical know-how fees
Preliminary & Pre-operative expenses:
Preliminary expenses
Pre-operative expenses:-
Rent rates and taxes
Travel ing expenses
Interest and commitment charges on borrowings
Insurance during construction period
Other preoperative expenses and deposits
Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total project cost
Means of finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoter's contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
Cost of production
Variable cost
Rs. in lakhs
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Selling expenses
Total variable cost (A)
Fixed cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term loan and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total fixed cost (B)
Total cost of production (A+B)
Selling price of Dried leaves per kg. (in Rupees)
Annual sales turnover
Net profit before tax (E+C)
Breakeven point in %
SECTION XI
SWOT ANALYSIS
Ideal tropical conditions for plant growth
Lack of production of downstream product
in large way in India
Lack of standardisation
SECTION XII
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY AND
Periwinkle is extensively grown in India for the last several centuries and exported to
developed countries. Most of the exports take place from Tuticorin port in Tamil Nadu.
While Periwinkle is exported as herb, the value addition does not take place substantially
With the introduction of the concept of organic cultivation, there is need to introduce
better methods of organised and organic cultivation for Periwinkle in Tamil Nadu. This
would further improve the export prospects for the product.
PLANTATION AND EXTRACTION OF
SAFED MUSALI
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
PRICE TRENDS
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY
AND AVAILABILITY
GLOBAL SCENARIO
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR
A NEW INDUSTRY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
Family: Liliaceae
Common Names
♦ Safed musli (Hindi )
♦ Velwadi (Kannada )
♦ Milaytali (Telugu )
♦ Tanirvitang (Tamil )
Prevalent Species
C. Arundinaceum Baker
All districts of Chota Nagpur, Vindhya, Satpura
and Aravali Hills, parts of Central India. Taria
region of N-E Himalayas in Assam. West Bengal
C. Attenuatum Baker
Western Ghats, southwards to Comibatore, West
C. Borivilianum
Dangs Forests (Gujarat). Aravali Hills
C. Laxum R.Br.
Katki Hills, Belgaum, Dharwar, North and South
Kanara, Deccan peninsula in India.
C.TUBEROSUM (Rox B.)Baker
Parts of Konkan to Travancore IIn Kerala, Eastern
Himalaya, Bihar and West Bengal.
C. Hreviscapum
Sikkim Himalaya, Belgaum and South Peninsula.
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Used as an integral part of herbal drug formulations for the following applications
General Health Tonic
To cure general debility.
Aphrodisiac(Sexual desire)
Physical weakness
Increase lactation and
Dietary supplement
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
There are number of producers of Safed Musali and its formulations in India, mostly in
small scale sector. Such producers include the following.
Magan Industries Ltd.
Regd. Office : Magan House,
5/49, Vallabhnagar Flats
Nr. Bapunagar Char Rasta
Ahmedabad-380 024
Universal Herbs And Medicinals
Usha Colony, Near Govt Hospital, Dabra, Dist-Gwalior,
Dabra, Dabra (Bhopal) - 462 001,
Raj Nagar Katol Road,
Nagpur - 440 013
Arya Vaidya Sala
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
Import/export
SECTION V
Basic price of Dried Safed Musali (High saponin) Rs.500 per kg
Taxes and duties
Extra as applicable
In domestic market, the emphasis is on white appearance which fetch higher price.
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
Safed Musali is mainly consumed in herbal based pharmaceutical industries.
It has large and consistent market demand in the country
Driving factor for demand
'Shortage'
Initially the major source of Musali was forests but now the availability of this plant is decreasing
Many farmers have started its commercial cultivation in India but it is not enough to fulfill the
There is a shortage of planting material
This trend is expected to go upto next 5 years
Sample of formulations for rejuventive benefits
Swarnabhasma, makardhwarj shilajit, keshar,w.musali, ashwagandha, kuchala, kaunchablister
Multani paurushi gold capsules
Swarna bhasma (aurum)
Makardwaj (red sulphide of mercury)
Kaunch beej (mucuna pruriens)
Trivang bhasm (lead, zinc, tin reduced)
Akarkara (anacylus pyrethrum)
Shudh kuchla (detoxicated nux vomica)
Talmakhana (hygrophilia spinosa)
Ashwagandha (withania somnifera)
Musali safed (chlorophytum arundinaceum)
Kesar (crocus sativus)
Shilajeet shudh (asphaltum purificata)
Javitri (myristica fragrans)
Current estimated demand
Around 200 to 300 Tonnes per annum.
Safed Musli with high Saponin content have good potential demand in International market
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Harvested roots are spread in the shade for about 4 to 7 days.
Later, fleshy roots separated from the bunches.
Slight pressure exerted by thumb and finger on the skin of root, so that they get separated and
milky white root come out.
It should be cleaned and dried for 7 to10 days.
Sprouting percentage and storability are also increased when separated with a major portion of
(About 4 to 7 days)
Fleshy roots separated from the
Slight pressure exerted by thumb and
finger on the skin of root to separate
the milky white root
Cleaned and Dried
Sprouting percentage and storability are also increased when separated with a major
portion of stem disc.
Source of technology
National Research Centre for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
(Indian Countil of Agricultural Research)
Boriavi-387 310,
Taluk Anand, Gujarat
Plant and machinery & suppliers
Collection tank
Techno Filters Pvt. Ltd.,
5, Business Plaza, Opp. Hotel Rosewood
Tulsiwadi, Tardeo,
The Anup Engineering Ltd.,
Behind 66 KV Electric Sub Station
Odhav Road, Ahmedabad-382 415
ATRE Thermal Products Pvt. Ltd.,
Pushpa Heights, 1st Floor,
Bibwewadi Corner, Pune-411 037
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
Uniqueness
The roots are widely used as a natural aphrosidiac and is an integral part of more than 100 herbal
drug formulations
It also cures general debility.
Currently, major requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries is fulfilled through
collection from the forest, thus it is becoming threatened species in India.
It is classified under endangered plant.
Botanical trait
More than 175 species of chlorophytum have been reported in the world.
Small tuberous plant measuring 1 to 2 feet having life span of 8 months.
Grows wild in forests ( elevation >1000m).
It surfaces during monsoon and withers away.
Saponins are thought to be highest in roots of forest origin.
Native of southern Rajasthan, Western m.p and north Gujarat
Thirteen species of chlorophytum have been been reported in India.
All these species differ in appearance.
Native species are sold as Safed musali in the Indian drug market.
Prevalent species
C. Arundinaceum baker
all districts of chota nagpur,
vindhya, satpura and aravali hills,
parts of central india. Taria region of
n-e himalayas in assam. West
bengal and bihar.
C. Attenuatum baker
western ghats, southwards to
comibatore, west peninsula.
C. Borivilianum
dangs forests (gujarat). Aravali hills
C. Laxum r.br.
Katki hills, belgaum, dharwar, north
and south kanara, deccan peninsula in India.
C.tuberosum (rox b.)
baker parts of konkan to travancore i in
Kerala, Eastern Himalaya, Bihar and West Bengal.
C. Hreviscapum
Sikkim, Himalaya, Belgaum and South Peninsula.
Chem analysis
Cultivation
Sandy loam soil is best
Chemical analysis of soil for suitability imperative. Soil factors are one of the most influential
towards the quality of this plant.
The crop is grown in kharif season in places having warm and humid climatic conditions, bright
sunlight and adequate soil moisture throughout the crop growth.
By tuberous roots and (rarely by seeds), 90 to 110 days during onset of monsoon. Crop duration
First irrigation immediately after planting. If there is no rainfall, then irrigation may be done after
10 to 15 days interval
Varieties available:
Selections viz. Rc-2, rc-16, rc-36, rc-20, rc-23.
Rc-37 have been collected and maintained at rau, udaipur
Fleshy roots at 2.5 to 3.0 q per ha are planted in ridges at 30 cm row to row and 15 cm plant to
plant distance. Paired fleshy roots used for planting recorded high degree of sprouting and
survival in comparison to single root planting.
High density planting of 3.33 lakh per ha to 4.4 lakh per ha plant population was found the best in
increasing root yield.
Fresh root inflorescence (detopping) improves the bulking of fleshy roots and increases root yield
Separation of Safed musli fleshy roots in the month of April could reduce the fleshy root damage
as compared to march and February period.
Diseases and control
Infection of aspergillus sps and fusarium sps.
Control : treatment with thiram and captan at 4 g per kg of roots can reduce rotting during
This may be due to iron deficiency.
However, there is strong opinion that use of any chemicals
Like weedicides in musali field may increase the yield at the cost of quality.
The use of chemicals can reduce the alkaloid content of musali.
Indian farmers have experienced such deterioration in fields.
Ecofriendly biological control of weeds is advisable , in tamil nadu, mostly cultivated in hilly
terrain above 1000 m height.
Trial cultivations using simulated conditions attempted in plateau.
Scope to improve saponin content
The organic content of the soil is critical. The water holding capacity is increased by using green
manure and proper irrigation methods.
By adopting imroved and organic cultivation practice, one can enhance the saponin content of
Good hybrids of tubers are planted 1 m apart. Each plant can yield between 2 to more than 100
Leaves wilt much before the harvest time, which is after 180 days.
Tuberous roots:
SECTION IX
GLOBAL SCENARIO
Estimated Global demand
Global demand has been estimated as 700 to 800 tonnes annually, a quantity that Indian
forests cannot sustain.
This has created a pressure on Indian forests and if steps for timely conservation are not
taken, the Indian forests will lose this valuable plant
At present, the availability of chlorophytum is decreasing and obnoxious weeds like
parthenium hysterophons and Lantana are taking its place
SECTION X
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic capacity
30 tonnes per annum
Assessment of project cost
S.No. Description
Cost of land of 60 acre at Rs.45000 lakh per acre
Building
Building of area 100 sq.m. at Rs.3200/sq.m.
Cost of Plant & Machinery
Miscel aneous machinery
Packaging machinery
Total cost of plant and Machinery
Technical know-how fees
Preliminary & Pre-operative expenses:
Preliminary expenses
Pre-operative expenses:-
Rent rates and taxes
Travel ing expenses
Interest and commitment charges on borrowings
Insurance during construction period
Other preoperative expenses and deposits
Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total project cost
Means of finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoter's contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
Cost of production
Variable cost
Rs. in lakhs
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Selling expenses
Total variable cost (A)
Fixed cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term loan and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total fixed cost (B)
Total cost of production (A+B)
Selling price per kg. (in Rupees)
Annual sales turnover
Net profit before tax (E-C)
Breakeven point in %
SECTION XI
SWOT ANALYSIS
Adequate availability of plantation
Lack of product standardisation
Considered to be an endangered species
SECTION XII
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY AND
Mainly consumed in herbal based pharmaceutical industries.
It has large and consistent market demand in the country
Safed musali with high saponin have good demand in international market.
Musali from forest is rich in saponin.
By adopting improved and organic cultivation practice, one can improve the saponin content of
Industries may have to start investment in the cultivation of medicinal plants such as musali,
since they face difficulties with regard to increasing supply gaps as well as in some cases
adulterated materials from the wild.
Innovative Indian farmers have initiated commercial cultivation of Safed Musali. Many musali
farms have started selection of cultivars.
There is now good demand of organically grown Safed Musali with high saponin content in
national and international drug market.
CALCIUM SENNOSIDE
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
PRICE TRENDS
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY
AND AVAILABILITY
GLOBAL SCENARIO
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR
A NEW INDUSTRY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECITON I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION
General details
Yellowish brown to Brown powder.
The major constituent of the sennoside is emodin
(1,3,8 trihydroxy-6-methyl-anthroquinone).
Soluble in water and in dilute alcohol but insoluble in
absolute alcohol.
Sennoside content
free sennosides 80%
Store in a cool and dry area in sealed containers
Process conditions for Sennosides
Part of plant used
Methanol/water 60% (v/v)
Ratio of botanical to native extract
Residues of pesticides, radioactivity and The raw material to be extracted should meet
the limits of controlled substances.
Specification of Senna Leaves Powdered Extract (>5% Sennosides)
Appearance /Odour
Brownish to brown extract with characteristic odour
Not less than 95% thru 80 mesh
Complies to standard
Corresponding to DAB 10 to 2. Suppl.
Residual solvent (by GC)
Less than 0.05% methanol
Loss on drying (2 h at 105 Deg C) Not more than 5% Microbiological Purity
Aerobic Bacteria : Not more than 500 cfu/g
(Total plate count)
Molds and Yeasts : Not more than 100 cfu/g
(Total plate count)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa/Presence : None detected
Staphylococcus aures/ Presence : None detected in 1 g
Escherichia coli/Presence : None detected in 1 g
Salmonella Spp/ Presence : None detected in 1 g
Assay (Photometric) Method
Not less than the stipulated Sennosides content US-
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Senna as Purgative Drug
Senna is valued in medicine for its cathartic properties, especially in habitual constipation.
Senna appears to have been used since the ninth or tenth century.
Indications and dosage
Indications
Atonic constipation. Bowel evacuation for radiological
Contra-indications
Intestinal obstruction, spastic constipation, electrolyte
imbalance, lactation.
Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, skin rashes, fixed drug eruption, Regular
use (4 to 12 months) causes colonic atony and mucosal
pigmentation (melanosis)
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
Glaxo India, Mumbai
Cipla Ltd., Mumbai
Mehta Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., Punjab
Kothari Phyto Chemicals International , Tamil Nadu
Hindustan Pharmaceuticals, Punjab
Alchem International Ltd.,New Delhi.
Shashi Phytochemical Industries, Rajasthan.
Indian installed capacity
Around 100 tonnes per annum
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
4.1. Imports
4.2. Present export level
150 tonnes per annum
PERIOD APRIL 2001 TO MARCH 2002
SECTION V
PRICE DETAILS
Basic price
Rs. 750/- per kg.
Rs. 1050/- per kg.
Taxes and duties
Extra as applicable
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
Indian formulators of Senna extract include the following
the Name of the Use
Total sennosides (calcium salts) Calculated as
Sennocide B 11.5 mg
Sennosides A&B (as calcium salts) 12 m, dioctyl
sod. sulphosuccinate 50mg.
(with D.O.S.) Purified senna ext. (as calcium salt) 18
mg dioctyl sodium Sulphosuccinate 50 mg
Purified Senna Extract (as calcium salt) 12 mg)
Standarised senna ext. (sennosides A&B as Calcium
Karaya gum 3.1 g, sennosides A&B (as calcium
salts), 15 mg per 5g, granules.
Growth rate and Assessment of demand
Growth rate
As Calcium Sennoside is plant based drug
and phyto pharmaceutical and it is a
traditional drug (used since 9th or 10th
century) and it is produced in selected areas
in the world, including India, the product has
been traditionally exported from India.
Assessment of Indian demand
Production level
155 tonnes per annum
Domestic Indian consumption
level - 5 tonnes per annum
150 tonnes per annum
Factors influencing
the growth in demand
Traditional drug
Annual growth rate in
Annual growth rate in percentage
percentage - 5%.
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Process conditions
Part of plant used
methanol/water 60% (v/v)
Ratio of botanical to native extract
Residues of pesticides, radioactivity and the raw material to be extracted should meet the
limits of controlled substances
Source of technology
Central Drug Research Institute,
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Chattar Manzil Palace,
Mahatma Gandhi Marg,
Post Box No. 173,Lucknow-226 001.
Plant and machinery equipment and suppliers
Chemitherm Plants & Systems P. Ltd.,
30, Anandha Street
Alwarpet, Chennai-600 018
Texel Fabricators Pvt. Ltd.,
335, Sidco Industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai-600 098, Tamil Nadu
Fluid Control Equipments
77/574, Mount Road,
Sri Ranga Industries
SF, 739, Ramraj Nagar,
Goldwins, Coimbatore-641 014
Richard Engineering (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
42, IIF, Veerabadran Street
Near Valluvar Kottam
645, Anna Salai,
Steam boiler
Sri Ranga Industries
SF, 739, Ramraj Nagar,
Goldwins, Coimbatore-641 014
Firetech Boilers Pvt. Ltd.
No.211, 2nd Cross,
38th Main, B.T.M. Layout
2nd Stage, Bangalore-68
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
Raw material requirements
One tonne of Calcium sennoside
Senna leaves
Calcium chloride
Installed power
Raw material availability
Senna plantations are extensively cultivated in Tamil Nadu and are readily available
SECTION IX
GLOBAL SCENARIO
Calcium sennoside is a traditional product used as laxative
In recent times, Calcium sennoside is reported to be using its market share to natural fibre
based products, which are considered to have less side effects.
Global supplier include the following
Interchem Corp., USA
Alcon-Couvreur NV, Belgium
Conforma, NV, Belgium
Jenssempharma A/S, Denmark
Brandeis Intestl France SA, France
Sunkyong USA Inc., USA
PMC Specialities Group, USA
SECTION X
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic capacity
Assessment of project cost
Cost of land of one acre at Rs.5.5 lakh per acre
Cost of level ing, laying internal roads/fencing and
Building
Factory building of area 210 sq.m. at Rs.3200/sq.m.
Non-factory building of area 100 sq.m.at Rs.4500/sq.m. 4.5
Cost of Plant & Machinery
Cost of basic plant and machinery
Instrumentation and control
Pipelines and valves
Structurals for erection
Octroi, excise duty, sales tax, etc.at 12%
Packaging and insurance charges (2%)
Transportation charges (2%)
Machinery stores and spares (2%)
Foundation charges (2%)
Instal ation charges (2%)
Total cost of plant and Machinery
Technical know-how fees
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Steam boiler and auxil aries
Water storage tank, borewel etc.
Fuel storage tank
Laboratory equipment
Office machinery & equipment
Material handling equipment, packaging machinery, 0.6
weigh balance, etc.
Diesel generator
Effluent treatment
Preliminary & Pre-operative expenses:
Preliminary expenses
Pre-operative expenses:-
Rent rates and taxes
Travel ing expenses
Interest and commitment charges on borrowings
Insurance during construction period
Other preoperative expenses and deposits
Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total project cost
Means of finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoter's contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
Cost of production
Variable cost
Rs. in lakhs
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Selling expenses
Total variable cost (A)
Fixed cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term loan and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total fixed cost (B)
Total cost of production (A+B)
Selling price per kg. (in Rupees)
Annual sales turnover
Net profit before tax (E - C)
Breakeven point in %
SECTION XI
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
Ready availability of raw material
Weakness
Low indigenous demand
Opportunity
Substitution possibility
SECTION XII
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY AND
Medical practitioners are generally of the view that anthraquinone laxatives should be
considered as treatment for constipation as last resort.
Senna is a such powerful laxative that it can cause cramping and abdominal distress if not
used with caution.
Senna tastes awful. Even the herbal medical practioners generally discourage using Senna
as a recommended over the counter drug.
Senna is certainly an effective laxative but most medical practioners consider
two other
anthraquinone laxatives namely buckthorn and cascara sagrada to be more gentler and
therefore more preferable.
Larger doses of Senna can cause diarrhea, nausea and severe abdominal cramping and
possibly dehydration.
Senna's powerful action means that it should not be used in chronic gastrointestional
conditions, such as ulcers, colitis or hemorrhoids.
The nursing women should not take Senna. And Senna should never be used for more than
two weeks, because over the time, it can cause what is known as lazy bowel and inability
to move stool without chemical stimulation.
Calcium sennoside essentially represents an export oriented project
PROFILE ON HERBAL VALLARAI TONIC
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS,
UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS 11
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION
FOR A NEW INDUSTRYAND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION I
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Centella asiatica
Hydrocotyle asiatica
Hindi - Brahmamanduki - Gotu Kola
Indian Pennywort
Malayalam - Muttil
Vallarai is a creeping herb with leaves that are kidney shaped. It grows in damp soils or
adjacent to ponds and lakes where the soil is perineally wet. It is also grown in paddy
fields and is propogated by cuttings.
Vallarai should not be confused with Brahmi (Bacopa monieri) Vallarai has been studied
extensively and most of the properties have been borne out by research.
The plant grows naturally on the banks of streams and ponds and near rice fields.
The herb can be propagated by cutting the new shoots which have roots attached to them
and transplanting them in a new pot.
Duration of crop
Perannial crop : 3 months
It can be grown without much effort at home. Plantlets can be planted in the garden or in
a large pot that is placed in the shade. The plant requires profuse watering. It gives off
tender creeper like shoots, which will soon cover the pot. The leaves can be harvested
within three months
Specifications
Minimum percentage of Vallarai extract in final product - 10%
The product should be free from fermented odour
(The manufacturers must obtain a FPO license for manufacture of the product)
SECTION II
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
2.1. General details
There is some confusion with regard to the two plants mandukaparni (Centella asiatica)
and brahmi (Bacopa monniera) which have similar appearance, properties, synoymns and
lack of textual descriptions.
Careful study of the texts clearly indicate that they are two different palnts. Charaka
recognises both as being promoters of mental faculities but assigns brahmi a more
specific role in treating mental diseases like insanity, anxiety, depression and epllepsy
while mandukaparni improves mental function through its more general rasayana effect.
In addition to its intellect prom oting and anxiolytic effects, the plant is also used in
chronic cough, eczema, psoriasis and boils. It is in preparations given for anemia,
dyspnea, amaciation, splenic enlargement, rheumatic joint pain, amenorrhea and blood
Indications: Anxiety, minor memory loss, mental fatigue, eczema
Formualtions and dosage:
10 to 15 ml. Bid
2.2. Application details
Vallarai belongs to the group of herbs that help maintain youthful vigour and strength.
Vallarai herbs is used in the treatment of syphilltic skin diseases and leprosy, diseases or
nerves and blood.
It improves the mind's receptive capacity.
It is capable of improving a person's memory power, physical strength, voice,
complexion and digestive power.
The herb can be made into different chutneys and eaten by diabetics and those who suffer
Extracts of the plant are being used in the commercial production of face creams and anti
The leaves can be dried and powdered. A quarter teaspoon can be taken daily as a
general tonic by adults.
Chutneys can be prepared by sauteing two or three handfuls with a little oil and grinding
it with a teaspoon of roasted
urad dhal roasted
sambar . They can be cut and added to
wheat flour while making chapattis. The leaves are slightly bitter.
2.3. Vallarai candy
For improving memory and general health.
5 to 10 candies per day
10s in refill packing, 200s in refill/pet jar packging
SECTION III
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
There are a number of manufacturers of Vallarai tonic.
The important producers include the following:
Aravindh Herbal Labs (P) Ltd.,
140 Mudangiar Road, 4th KM,
Rajapalayam 626 117
Overseas Enterprise
53/5, Kalaria Chemicals Compound,
Nr. Odhav Fire, Ahmedabad - 382 415
PTC Herbals & Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd.
10/16, Spartan Avenue
Mugappair, Chennai-600 050
Sri Srinivasa Herblex (P) Ltd.,
Admn. Office : Shed No.6, Phase III
Autonagar, Vijayawada-520 007
Factory : Survey No.218/2A, Gannavaram Road
Punadipadu-521 151
Kankipadu Mandal, Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms & Herbal
Medicine Corporation Ltd., (TAMPCOL)
(A Government of Tamil Nadu Undertaking)
Arignar Anna Government Hospital of Indian
Medicine Campus,
Arumbakkam, Chennai-600 106.
SECTION IV
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
Sample of individual exports
PTC Herbals and Vallarai
PTC Herbals and Vallarai
There is no evidence of import of Vallarai herbal products
SECTION V
PRICE TRENDS
Rs.130 per litre
SECTION VI
INDIAN DEMAND
General details
Vallarai keerai is very famous in Tamil Nadu. The keerai is consumed by many people as a dish.
It is useful in the treatment of urinary infections, throat infections and skin diseases. It also
increases the red blood cell count in the circulatory system.
It is also found to improve the memory power among children. Vallarai tonic is prepared by
mixing the concentrated aqueous extractes with honey and sugar.
The tonic needs no terminal processing except addition of milk to a tablespoon or two of the
tonic. It then forms a ready to consume beverage.
The beverage is consumed mainly because of its medicinal properties in improving memory
The product finds placement in all departmental stores, self service
counters and ayurvedic pharmacy shops.
SECTION VII
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
The plant of Vallarai is first rinsed in water and cleaned thoroughly to remove adhering
Take 2.5 kilo grams of the cleaned portion of the entire plant and shred it in a shredder to
Take the pieces in a steam jacketed kettle and add 5 to 6 litres of water. Boil in the
presence of steam till extraction is complete.
Filter the solution to separate the liquid(filtrate) and solid (residue).
Take the residue to a juice extractor and extract the remaining juice. After full extracction
discard the residue.
Take the filtrate back to the steam jacketed kettle and concentrate the solution to two
hundred ml.volume.
Take 1 kilogram of refined crystalline sugar and melt in the steam jacketed kettle to
around 85 to 90 degress brix.
Prevent crystallisation by addition of pinch of citric acid. Add the vallarai extract to the
sugar tonic and concentrate by gently boiling the mixture till a solution of 75 degrees brix
The volume should be approximately 1200 ml of pure Agmark grade honey and make the
volune to 2 litres.
Measure the sugar strength on the brix meter. Maintain the reading at around 75 degrees
brix to prevent spoilage. Pack in bottles of 200 ml. Capacity. The yield shall be 10
bottles per batch.
No chemical preservatives such as bisulphites are to be added.
Source of technology
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,
(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
Kukrail Picnic Spot Road,
P O CIMAP,Lucknow - 226015
Plant and machinery equipment
Spark Engineers Pvt. Ltd.,
Spark Enterprises
5/332, State Bank Colony II
Steam jacketed kettle
Spark Engineers Pvt. Ltd.,
Spark Enterprises
5/332, State Bank Colony II
Bottle washing machine
Shivsu Watek Private Ltd.
No.14, Spurtank Road
Chetpet, Chennai-600 031
Spark Engineers Pvt. Ltd.,
Spark Enterprises
5/332, State Bank Colony II
Baby boiler and accessories
Heatcon Projects (I) Pvt. Ltd.
A-5, Bharat Compound,
W.E. Highway, Kashimira,
Mira Road (E), Thane-401 104
SECTION VIII
RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
60 KL per annum of Vallarai tonic
Availability
The raw material are readily available in the market
SECTION IX
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
Economic Capacity in Kilo litres per annum
Project Cost in Rs. lakhs
Assessment of project cost
1.1. Cost of land of 0.3 acre at Rs.5.5 lakh per acre
1.2. Cost of level ing,laying internal roads/fencing and compound
Building
2.1. Factory building at Rs.3200 per sq.m
2.2. Non-factory building at Rs.4500 per sq.m.
Cost of Plant and Machinery
3.1. Cost of basic plant and machinery
3.2. Instrumentation and control
3.3. Pipelines and valves
3.4. Structurals for erection
3.5. Octroi excise duty, sales tax, etc. at 12
3.6. Packaging and insurance charges(2%)
3.7. Transportation charges (2%)
3.8. Machinery stores and spares (2%)
3.9. Foundation charges (2%)
3.10. Instal ation charges (2%)
Total cost of plant and machinery
Technical know-how fees
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Cost Rs. Inlakhs
5.1. Electrification
5.2. Steam boiler and auxil aries
5.3. Water storage tank, borewel etc
5.4. Fuel storage tank
5.5. Laboratory equipment
5.6. Office machinery & equipment
5.7. Material handling equipment, packaging machinery, weigh
5.8. Diesel generator
5.9. Effluent treatment
Preliminary &Pre-operative expenses:
6.1. Preliminary expenses
6.2. Pre-operative expenses:-
6.2.1. Establishment
6.2.2. Rent rates and taxes
6.2.3. Travel ing expenses
6.2.4. Interest and commitment charges on borrowing
6.2.5. Insurance during construction period
6.2.6. Other preoperative expenses and deposits
6.2.7. Interest on deferred payment
Provision for contingency
Working capital margin
Total Project Cost
Means of finance (Rs. in lakhs)
Promoters contribution
Term loan from financing institutions
Total project cost
Financial statements
Raw material and utilities
Spares and maintenance
Sel ing expenses
Total variable cost
Salaries and wages
Interest on term laon and working capital loan
Administrative expenses
Total Fixed cost
Total cost of production (A+B)
Sel ing price per litre. (In Rupees)
Annual sales turnover
Net profit before tax (E-C)
Breakeven point in %
SECTION X
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
Considered as medical tonic, general used
for health improvement
Very popular with growing demand trends
Weakness
Inadequate marketing efforts
Opportuntiy
Promotion of the product as general health
Competition from synthetic product
SECTION XI
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION FOR A NEW INDUSTRY
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Vallarai is a traditionally well known product, used as alternative tonic and diuretic
Vallarai is said to have no side effects and therefore safe for use
While it is a popular product, adequate efforts have not been putforth to spread
information about the efficacy of the product and subject it to certification and testing
procedures adequately.
The export market for Vallarai tonic can be particularly exploited, if adequate product
promotional efforts in the overseas market can be launched
PROFILE ON HERBAL VALLARAI TONIC
CONTENTS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
INDIAN MANUFACTURERS
IMPORT/EXPORT LEVEL
INDIAN DEMAND
BROAD OUTLINE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
VIII RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS,
UTILITY AND AVAILABILITY
DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMIC CAPACITY,
PROJECT COST AND PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS 11
SWOT ANALYSIS
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSITION
FOR A NEW INDUSTRYAND RECOMMENDATIONS
Source: http://guntur.nic.in/statistics/herbal.pdf
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