Khakhra Making Business
खाखरा बनाने का व्यवसाय · खाकरा उद्योग
Roll and roast thin wheat khakhra in plain, methi, jeera and masala flavours and sell packed to shops, sweet marts and online buyers.
Investment
₹9.5 lakh
Profit (year 2)
₹39,000/month
Space
500 sq ft
Staff
7 + you
Khakhra is a thin, crisp roasted roti from Gujarat, eaten as a light snack across India. A unit kneads wheat dough with a little oil and spices, presses thin rounds on a khakhra machine and roasts them under pressure until crisp, then packs them in stacks. The work is labour-heavy and mostly done by women, at home or in a small shed. Khakhra is not fried and keeps for a few months, which has widened its market among health-conscious buyers. Earnings depend on how many kilos your team can roast each day and on steady orders. The hard parts are breakage, keeping every piece evenly roasted, and a market with many Gujarat-based makers selling at low prices.
Skills needed: Roasting skill (learnt in a few weeks), a consistent recipe, hygiene and careful packing.
Profit calculator
Change the numbers to match your town55 kg/day: Khakhra, packed (plain, methi, jeera, masala)
Total investment
₹9.5 lakh
Your own money
₹95,014
Subsidy
—
Bank loan
₹8.55 lakh
Mudra Tarun
A typical month in year 2
| Sales | ₹2,26,875 |
| Raw material & packing | −₹96,250 |
| Electricity | −₹3,425 |
| Salaries | −₹69,300 |
| Rent | −₹8,400 |
| Other running costs | −₹10,500 |
| Operating profit | ₹39,000 |
| Loan instalment (EMI) | −₹19,938 |
| You keep each month | ₹19,062 |
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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| Machinery & equipment | Price |
|---|---|
| Semi-automatic khakhra making (pressing) machineListed at 450–3,000 pieces/hr; ask for a demonstration | ₹2,75,000₹1.8 lakh–₹2.75 lakh |
| Khakhra roasting machine (pedal type) × 5 | ₹3,25,000₹65,000–₹75,000 |
| Dough kneader10–20 kg batch | ₹45,000₹30,000–₹70,000 |
| Band sealer | ₹18,000₹12,000–₹30,000 |
| Weighing scales | ₹9,000₹6,000–₹15,000 |
| Work tables, trays and racks | ₹30,000 |
| Machinery & equipment (without add-ons) | ₹7,02,000 |
| FSSAI, Udyam and other registrations | ₹4,000 |
| Pouch and box design, printing | ₹15,000 |
| Gas line and electricity wiring | ₹15,000 |
| Trial production and samples | ₹8,000 |
| Working capital 10 days of raw material, 15 days of credit to buyers, 1 month of expenses | ₹2,06,138 |
| Total project cost | ₹9,50,138 |
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
| Khakhra, packed (plain, methi, jeera, masala) (per kg) | ₹ |
|---|---|
| Wheat flour (0.95 kg at ₹32/kg) | 30.00 |
| Oil or ghee, methi, jeera and spices | 20.00 |
| Pouches, labels and cartons | 12.00 |
| LPG for roasting | 8.00 |
| Material cost | 70.00 |
| Selling price | 165.00 |
| Margin before running costs | 95.00 (58%) |
Wholesale rate; marketplace listings for plain and methi khakhra are around ₹160–170/kg, with a wider range of ₹90–210.
Space, power and staff
500 sq ft
Rented shed · rent ≈ ₹8,000/month
Small-town rent. Roasting gives off heat, so ventilation matters. A home unit can start with hand rolling and two roasters.
4 kW, single-phase
Bill ≈ ₹5,000/month at full capacity
7 staff + you
- 6 × Roasting and packing workers: ₹9,000
- 1 × Sales and delivery: ₹12,000
Licences and registrations
FSSAI registration / licence
mandatoryWhen: Before you sell · Cost: ₹100/yr for basic registration; state licence ₹2,000–5,000/yr above the turnover limit
The turnover limit for basic registration was reported to be raised in 2026. Check the current limit on foscos.fssai.gov.in.
Udyam registration
recommendedWhen: Before applying for a loan · Cost: Free
Apply only on udyamregistration.gov.in.
GST registration
if applicableWhen: When turnover crosses the registration limit, or for marketplace selling · Cost: Free
The GST treatment of khakhra changed in the 2025 rate revision. Confirm the current rate and the registration limit with a CA. Selling on most online marketplaces needs GST registration.
Legal Metrology packer registration
if applicableWhen: Before selling pre-packed khakhra with MRP · Cost: Varies by state
Shop and Establishment registration
if applicableWhen: When you rent a shed or hire staff · Cost: Small fee; varies by state
How it works
- Knead wheat flour with oil, salt and flavour ingredients; rest the dough.
- Divide into small balls and press thin rounds on the khakhra machine.
- Half-cook each round, then roast under pressure until crisp and evenly coloured.
- Cool completely on racks.
- Stack, weigh, pack in pouches and boxes, and seal.
Loan route
Mudra loan (Tarun)
Own money ₹95,014 · Loan ₹8.55 lakh · EMI ≈ ₹19,938
No collateral, no subsidy.
How Mudra worksPMEGP (new units)
Subsidy ₹1.43 lakh (general, urban) to ₹3.33 lakh (special category, rural). EMI ≈ ₹16,615–₹13,292.
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
- Kirana shops, sweet marts and dairies
- Supermarkets and health-food stores
- Gujarati and Jain households (direct)
- Online buyers
- Travellers and gift-pack buyers
Ways to sell
- Shop-to-shop sales
- Distributors in nearby cities
- Marketplaces and your own WhatsApp catalogue
- Exhibitions and community events
Season: Steady all year, with higher sales before Diwali and the travel season.
Competition: Many units in Gujarat and Mumbai sell at low prices. New units compete on local freshness, flavours and good packing that prevents breakage.
Risks and how to handle them
Breakage in transport
Use snug trays or boxes, test-ship before bulk orders and keep delivery distances short at first.
Uneven roasting and burnt pieces
Train each worker on one roaster and check a sample from every hour's output.
Workers leave after training
Pay by output with a fair base, and keep one extra trained person.
Khakhra turns soft or rancid
Cool fully before packing, use good barrier pouches and limit the oil in the dough.
Tips from the trade
- Plain, methi and jeera make up most sales; add fancy flavours later.
- Small 200 g packs sell better in shops than 1 kg packs.
- Broken pieces can be sold as khakhra chura at a lower price.
Questions people ask
Can khakhra be made without machines?
Yes. Traditional khakhra is hand-rolled and roasted on a tawa with a wooden press. It is slow, so most units that supply shops use a pressing machine and pedal roasters.
What is the shelf life of khakhra?
Usually two to four months when properly roasted, cooled and packed. Test your own product before printing a date.
How much investment is needed to start a khakhra making business?
About ₹9.5 lakh for a small unit: ₹7.02 lakh for machinery and equipment, ₹42,000 for set-up costs and ₹2.06 lakh as working capital (stock, credit to buyers and one month of expenses). Prices as of October 2026.
How much profit can a khakhra making business make per month?
At 55% of capacity, sales are about ₹2.27 lakh a month and operating profit about ₹39,000 before the loan instalment. After an EMI of about ₹19,938, the owner keeps about ₹19,062 a month until the loan is repaid. These are estimates; your prices, rent and sales decide the real figure.
Which machines are needed for khakhra making?
Semi-automatic khakhra making (pressing) machine (₹1.8 lakh–₹2.75 lakh); Khakhra roasting machine (pedal type) (₹65,000–₹75,000); Dough kneader (₹30,000–₹70,000); Band sealer (₹12,000–₹30,000).
Can I get a Mudra loan or PMEGP subsidy for khakhra making?
With a project cost of about ₹9.5 lakh, the bank loan of about ₹8.55 lakh falls under Mudra Tarun. 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 ₹3.33 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 khakhra making?
Mandatory: FSSAI registration / licence. Depending on your set-up you may also need: Udyam registration, GST registration, Legal Metrology packer registration, Shop and Establishment 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: IndiaMART: khakhra making machine prices · IndiaMART: khakhra roasting machine prices · IndiaMART: Alfa Machine Tools (khakhra machines) · IndiaMART: Parekh Foods (khakhra prices) · FSSAI FoSCoS (registration and licensing)
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