Aluminium Window and Door Fabrication Business
एल्यूमिनियम खिड़की-दरवाज़ा फैब्रिकेशन व्यवसाय · ॲल्युमिनियम खिडकी-दरवाजा फॅब्रिकेशन व्यवसाय
Cut and assemble aluminium sections and glass into sliding windows, doors and partitions to order, and fix them at customers' sites.
Investment
₹4.2 lakh
Profit (year 2)
₹21,000/month
Space
400 sq ft
Staff
2 + you
An aluminium fabricator measures openings at a site, buys aluminium sections, glass and hardware, cuts and joins the frames in a small workshop, and installs the finished windows, doors, partitions and shopfronts. Work comes from house owners, builders, shops and offices, and is quoted per square foot. The workshop needs only a cutting machine, drills, hand tools and a work table, so the investment is small. It suits a trained fabricator with site contacts, because orders come through contractors, architects and satisfied customers. Material is about two-thirds of each bill and the rest pays for labour and profit. The hard parts are wrong measurements that waste costly sections, aluminium price swings between quotation and purchase, payments held back by builders, and competition from uPVC and from other fabricators.
Skills needed: Measuring, cutting and assembling sections accurately, glass handling and neat site fitting. Usually learnt by working with a fabricator for a year or more.
Profit calculator
Change the numbers to match your town27 sq ft/day: Aluminium sliding window, supplied and fixed (per sq ft)
Total investment
₹4.2 lakh
Your own money
₹41,993
Subsidy
—
Bank loan
₹3.78 lakh
Mudra Kishore
A typical month in year 2
| Sales | ₹2,31,660 |
| Raw material & packing | −₹1,62,162 |
| Electricity | −₹1,537 |
| Salaries | −₹29,400 |
| Rent | −₹10,500 |
| Other running costs | −₹7,350 |
| Operating profit | ₹20,711 |
| Loan instalment (EMI) | −₹8,812 |
| You keep each month | ₹11,898 |
After the loan is repaid, the EMI becomes your income too. Your own salary is not counted as a cost: the profit is your income.
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Make my project reportInvestment breakdown
| Machinery & equipment | Price |
|---|---|
| Aluminium cutting machine (mitre saw) | ₹35,000 |
| Drills, router, punching and crimping tools | ₹40,000 |
| Hand tools, glass cutter, suction lifters and measuring tools | ₹20,000 |
| Work tables, section racks and glass stand | ₹30,000 |
| Ladders, safety belts and site tools | ₹15,000 |
| Used pickup or three-wheeler for site deliveryadd-on | ₹2,50,000 |
| Machinery & equipment (without add-ons) | ₹1,40,000 |
| Rent deposit | ₹30,000 |
| Shop Act, GST and other registrations | ₹5,000 |
| Sample window, catalogue and signboard | ₹20,000 |
| Electrical wiring | ₹8,000 |
| Working capital 12 days of raw material, 20 days of credit to buyers, 1 month of expenses | ₹2,16,933 |
| Total project cost | ₹4,19,933 |
Typical market prices as of October 2026, from supplier listings. Prices vary by brand, capacity and city; always get 2–3 quotes.
Cost and margin per unit
| Aluminium sliding window, supplied and fixed (per sq ft) (per sq ft) | ₹ |
|---|---|
| Aluminium sections (about 0.42 kg per sq ft at ₹350/kg) | 146.00 |
| Glass, 5 mm | 55.00 |
| Rollers, locks, rubber, screws and sealant | 30.00 |
| Material cost | 231.00 |
| Selling price | 330.00 |
| Margin before running costs | 99.00 (30%) |
A published rate analysis for a two-track glazed sliding window gives about ₹268–349 per sq ft all-in for Delhi, using 4.5 kg of sections per sq m at ₹305–398 a kilo. Market guides quote ₹450–900 per sq ft for standard windows in cities. Glass and hardware costs here are estimates.
Space, power and staff
400 sq ft
Rented shop · rent ≈ ₹10,000/month
Small-town rent for a workshop with a long side for 12-foot sections and road access for glass delivery.
3 kW, single-phase
Bill ≈ ₹2,500/month at full capacity
2 staff + you
- 2 × Fabricators / fitters: ₹14,000
Licences and registrations
Shop and Establishment registration
mandatoryWhen: Within the period your state sets after opening · Cost: Small fee; varies by state
GST registration
if applicableWhen: When turnover crosses the registration limit; builders and offices want tax invoices · Cost: Free
Supply-and-fix work is treated as a works contract. Confirm the rate and input-credit rules with a CA.
Udyam registration
recommendedWhen: Before applying for a loan · Cost: Free
Apply only on udyamregistration.gov.in.
Worker safety at sites
mandatoryWhen: Every job at height · Cost: Safety gear
Use safety belts and proper scaffolding for upper-floor fitting; an accident at a site can bring legal liability.
How it works
- Measure every opening at the site and confirm the design, section series and glass.
- Quote per square foot; take an advance to buy material.
- Cut sections, punch and assemble frames and shutters; fit rubber and rollers.
- Cut or order glass to size and glaze the shutters.
- Fix frames at the site, hang shutters, seal the edges and check smooth sliding.
- Collect the balance after the customer checks the work.
Loan route
Mudra loan (Kishore)
Own money ₹41,993 · Loan ₹3.78 lakh · EMI ≈ ₹8,812
No collateral, no subsidy.
How Mudra worksPMEGP (new units)
Subsidy ₹62,990 (general, urban) to ₹1.47 lakh (special category, rural). EMI ≈ ₹7,343–₹5,875.
Own money 5–10%. Subsidy is held as a 3-year deposit, then adjusted against the loan.
How PMEGP worksAssumes 10.5% interest, 5 years including a 6-month moratorium. PMEGP was approved up to FY 2025-26. Check on the KVIC PMEGP portal that applications are open before you plan around the subsidy.
No collateral and no third-party guarantee (covered by the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units).
Who buys and how to sell
Buyers
- Individual house builders
- Building contractors and small builders
- Shops and showrooms (shopfronts)
- Offices, clinics and schools (partitions)
- Interior designers and architects
Ways to sell
- Referrals from masons, contractors and architects
- A workshop with sample windows on display
- Tie-ups with glass and hardware shops
- Repeat work from builders
Season: Follows construction: slower in the monsoon, busier before festivals when houses are finished.
Competition: Other fabricators, uPVC window dealers and ready-made system windows. Accurate fitting and finishing on time bring referrals.
Risks and how to handle them
Wrong measurement wastes sections and glass
Measure twice at site, make a drawing the customer signs and cut only after rechecking.
Aluminium price rises after you quote
Keep quotations valid for a short period and buy material as soon as the advance arrives.
Builders hold back payment
Take an advance that covers material, bill in stages and limit credit per builder.
Injury from glass or falls
Use gloves, suction lifters and safety belts, and never fit glass alone at height.
Tips from the trade
- Quote separately for section series and glass thickness so customers compare like with like.
- Offcuts add up; plan cutting lists to use full lengths and sell scrap regularly.
- Mosquito-net shutters, partitions and kitchen profiles are easy additions using the same tools.
Questions people ask
How is aluminium window work priced?
Per square foot of the opening, depending on the section series, glass and hardware. A published rate analysis puts a basic two-track sliding window at about ₹268–349 per sq ft, and market guides quote ₹450–900 for standard work in cities.
Do I need a big workshop?
No. A cutting machine, drills and a long table are enough for windows and doors. Most of the time is spent measuring and fitting at sites.
How much investment is needed to start a aluminium window and door fabrication business?
About ₹4.2 lakh for a small unit: ₹1.4 lakh for machinery and equipment, ₹63,000 for set-up costs and ₹2.17 lakh as working capital (stock, credit to buyers and one month of expenses). Prices as of October 2026.
How much profit can a aluminium window and door fabrication business make per month?
At 45% of capacity, sales are about ₹2.32 lakh a month and operating profit about ₹20,711 before the loan instalment. After an EMI of about ₹8,812, the owner keeps about ₹11,898 a month until the loan is repaid. These are estimates; your prices, rent and sales decide the real figure.
Which machines are needed for aluminium window and door fabrication?
Aluminium cutting machine (mitre saw) (about ₹35,000).
Can I get a Mudra loan or PMEGP subsidy for aluminium window and door fabrication?
With a project cost of about ₹4.2 lakh, the bank loan of about ₹3.78 lakh falls under Mudra Kishore. Mudra has no subsidy. As a new unit you may instead apply under PMEGP, where the subsidy is 15–35% of the project cost (up to about ₹1.47 lakh here for a special-category applicant in a rural area). PMEGP was approved up to FY 2025-26. Check on the KVIC PMEGP portal that applications are open before you plan around the subsidy.
What licences are required for aluminium window and door fabrication?
Mandatory: Shop and Establishment registration, Worker safety at sites. Depending on your set-up you may also need: GST registration, Udyam registration.
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Prices as of October 2026. Prices here come from online listings and published guides and have not yet been confirmed with local suppliers. Profit figures are estimates from the assumptions above, not a promise of income.
Sources: InfraLens: rate analysis for an aluminium sliding window · StudioMatrx: sliding door and window cost in India · McCoy Mart: aluminium window price in India · Asian Paints Beautiful Homes: sliding window pricing guide
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