1. Executive Summary

This Project Report has been prepared to seek a commercial bank facility for the establishment of a light engineering and metal fabrication unit under the trade name Patnaik Fabrication & Welding Works, promoted by Mr. Tarun Patnaik in Rayagada, Odisha. The unit will manufacture custom steel gates, window grills, structural roof trusses, agricultural equipment frames, and offer industrial repair welding services.

The promoter, Mr. Tarun Patnaik, is an ITI-certified welder with practical technical expertise. The project cost is optimized at ₹4,00,000, adhering to standard credit appraisal norms for micro-enterprises under the MSME sector (eligible under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana - Kishore category or CGTMSE cover).

Project Parameter Details
Name of the Unit Patnaik Fabrication & Welding Works
Promoter Name Mr. Tarun Patnaik
Constitution Proprietorship
Nature of Activity Manufacturing & Light Engineering Fabrication
Location Rayagada Municipality, District: Rayagada, Odisha - 765001
Total Project Cost ₹4,00,000
Promoter Contribution (25%) ₹1,00,000
Bank Loan Requested (75%) ₹3,00,000 (Term Loan: ₹2,20,000 | Cash Credit/WC: ₹80,000)
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (Avg) 2.35 (Strong Repayment Capability)
Employment Generation 3 Direct Positions (Including Promoter)

2. Promoter & Management Details

Mr. Tarun Patnaik is the sole proprietor of the enterprise. He possesses formal vocational education holding an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) Passout Certificate in Welding Trade. His technical training encompasses electric arc welding, gas cutting, MIG welding basics, blueprint reading, and shop floor safety practices.

Attribute Promoter Profile
Name Tarun Patnaik
Age / Gender 24 Years / Male
Educational Qualification ITI Passout (Welder Trade) & Higher Secondary (10+2)
Technical Expertise Arc Welding, TIG/MIG basics, Structural Metal Assembly, Tool Handling
Address Rayagada, Odisha
Financial Standing Equity Capital Investment of ₹1,00,000 funded through personal savings and family support. Owns local unencumbered family land suitable for collateral reference.

3. Business Description & Objectives

Patnaik Fabrication & Welding Works will operate as a specialized light manufacturing workshop in Rayagada. The business will focus on fabricating custom metal structures required in local residential construction, commercial shops, agricultural equipment repair, and industrial sub-contract work.

Key Products & Services:

Short-Term & Long-Term Objectives:


4. Market Analysis & Strategy

Local Market Dynamics in Rayagada, Odisha:

Rayagada is an economically active district town in Southern Odisha characterized by presence of major industrial setups (such as Utkal Alumina International Ltd, JK Paper Ltd, and Indian Railways hub) alongside rapid residential urban expansion. This presents a steady demand for both civil structural fabrication and industrial maintenance welding works.

Target Customer Segments:

  1. Individual Home Builders & Civil Contractors: Continuous demand for gates, grills, door frames, and railings.
  2. Commercial Establishments: Demanding rolling shutters, display racks, and metal hoardings.
  3. Local Farmers & Haulage Operators: Periodic requirement for repair and structural reinforcement of agricultural implements and tractor trailers.
  4. Industrial Vendors & Sub-contractors: Requirement for specialized welding on job-work basis.

Marketing & Promotional Strategy:


5. Technical & Operational Feasibility

The business model is technically straightforward, operating on proven electrical welding and metal cutting processes. Technical parameters demonstrate high operational feasibility.

Operational Head Operational Plan & Specifications
Premises / Workshop Space Rented premises of ~450 sq. ft. open floor area with high ceiling, concrete flooring, proper ventilation, and shade. Rent: ₹3,500/month.
Power & Utilities Commercial 3-Phase Electric Power Connection (7.5 HP Sanctioned Load) required for continuous welding transformers and heavy cut-off saws.
Raw Material Sourcing Mild Steel (MS) angles, channels, flat bars, square pipes, sheet plates, welding electrodes (E6013/E7018), grinding discs, and primer paints sourced directly from steel stockists in Rayagada and Berhampur.
Production Capacity Estimated capacity to process 2.5 to 3.0 Tons of mild steel fabrication per month at optimal efficiency.
Manpower Requirement 1 Lead Welder/Proprietor (Tarun Patnaik), 1 Skilled Fabrication Assistant (₹9,000/pm), 1 Semi-skilled Helper (₹6,500/pm).

6. Financial Projections (3 to 5 Years)

A. Estimated Project Cost

Component Description Amount (₹)
Plant & Machinery Heavy-duty Welding Transformers (400A), Angle Grinders, Cut-off Saws, Bench Drill, Gas Cutting set 1,85,000
Electrification & Setup 3-Phase wiring, safety switches, main panels, earthing installation, worktables 45,000
Workshop Shed Advance & Fixtures Shop rental advance, safety screens, storage racks 20,000
Safety Equipment & Hand Tools Auto-darkening helmets, protective gear, clamps, measuring tools, vices 20,000
Working Capital (Initial Stock & Ops) Raw MS steel inventory, welding electrodes, gases, and 1 month operating buffer 1,30,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST 4,00,000

B. Means of Finance

Source of Finance Percentage (%) Amount (₹)
Promoter's Equity Contribution 25.00% 1,00,000
Bank Term Loan 55.00% 2,20,000
Bank Working Capital Loan (Cash Credit) 20.00% 80,000
TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCE 100.00% 4,00,000

C. Projected Profitability Statement (5 Years)

Financial Indicators (in ₹) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Capacity Utilization (%) 50% 65% 75% 85% 90%
Gross Income / Revenue 7,20,000 9,80,000 11,80,000 13,80,000 15,20,000
Raw Material Expenses 4,10,000 5,50,000 6,50,000 7,50,000 8,20,000
Power, Fuel & Consumables 42,000 55,000 65,000 75,000 82,000
Labor & Wages (Excl. Owner) 1,20,000 1,38,000 1,56,000 1,74,000 1,92,000
Shop Rent & Administrative Overhead 54,000 59,000 65,000 71,000 78,000
Operating Profit (EBITDA) 94,000 1,78,000 2,44,000 3,10,000 3,48,000
Depreciation (15% Machinery) 27,750 23,588 20,050 17,042 14,486
Interest on Term Loan (10.5%) 21,400 17,500 12,800 8,100 3,200
Interest on Cash Credit (11.0%) 8,800 8,800 8,800 8,800 8,800
Net Profit Before Tax (PBT) 36,050 1,28,112 2,02,350 2,76,058 3,21,514
Income Tax Provision 0 0 5,000 12,000 18,000
Net Profit After Tax (PAT) 36,050 1,28,112 1,97,350 2,64,058 3,03,514

D. Key Ratio Analysis

Financial Ratio Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Net Profit Margin (%) 5.01% 13.07% 16.72% 19.13% 19.97%
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) 1.62 2.25 2.68 3.12 3.45
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) 16.5% 32.4% 42.1% 48.5% 51.2%
Break-Even Point (BEP) 58.2% 48.5% 41.0% 36.5% 32.8%

7. Repayment Schedule

Term Loan Amount: ₹2,20,000 | Interest Rate: 10.50% p.a. | Tenure: 5 Years (60 Months including 3 months principal moratorium).

Year Opening Balance (₹) Interest Paid (₹) Principal Repaid (₹) Closing Balance (₹) Estimated Monthly EMI (₹)
Year 1 2,20,000 21,400 32,000 1,88,000 ₹4,725 (Moratorium in M1-M3)
Year 2 1,88,000 17,500 44,000 1,44,000 ₹4,725
Year 3 1,44,000 12,800 48,000 96,000 ₹4,725
Year 4 96,000 8,100 52,000 44,000 ₹4,725
Year 5 44,000 3,200 44,000 0 ₹4,725

Note: Cash Credit facility of ₹80,000 will be renewed annually upon satisfactory account conduct and submission of stock statements. Interest served monthly.


8. SWOT Analysis

Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W)
  • Promoter holds formal ITI technical certification in welding.
  • Low fixed overheads and lean operational cost structure.
  • Hands-on owner execution ensuring quality quality control.
  • Limited working capital during initial starting months.
  • Initial dependence on third-party raw steel dealers.
Opportunities (O) Threats (T)
  • Growing residential building construction in Rayagada district.
  • Sub-contract maintenance orders from nearby paper and alumina industries.
  • Scope to introduce modern TIG/MIG welding for higher margins.
  • Volatilities in wholesale mild steel (MS) raw material prices.
  • Local power fluctuations (Mitigated by acquiring standard voltage stabilizer/heavy transformer).

9. Statutory Approvals and Licenses

To ensure total regulatory compliance and smooth bank loan disbursement, the promoter will obtain/register the following approvals:

Regulatory Approval / License Issuing Authority Current Status
Udyam MSME Registration Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Applied / Pre-registered
Trade License Rayagada Municipality To be obtained post-location lease agreement
GST Registration Goods & Services Tax Department, Odisha Voluntary registration to be taken for B2B billing
Labour Registration / Shop & Est. Department of Labour, Govt. of Odisha Compliant upon establishment
Commercial Power Load Approval SOUTHCO Utility / TP Southern Odisha Distribution Ltd Application ready for 7.5 HP industrial supply

Conclusion & Bank Recommendation: The project is technically sound, economically viable, and financially robust with an average DSCR of 2.35. The promoter's ITI qualification provides operational capability. Credit sanction of ₹3,00,000 (₹2.20 Lakhs Term Loan + ₹0.80 Lakhs Cash Credit) against ₹1.00 Lakh promoter equity is strongly recommended under MUDRA / CGTMSE scheme.