The Flour Mill Business is said to be a profitable venture in India. The Indian diet is mostly based on flour-derived foods – like chapati, paratha, etc. The work is basic and not affected by seasonal changes – so you can expect high profits from this business. There is no end to the usage of flour in our daily lives, and that makes it a good business to consider.
However, there are a few issues and challenges in flour mill businesses in India that you need to know before planning to start this business.
Common Issues And Challenges In Flour Mill Business
1. Revolution in Flour Grinding Stone
The earliest method of flour production was using rock stones – one static and one dynamic. The wheat was crushed between the two stones while the dynamic stone was circled around by hand.
These were naturally occurring stones that had healthy properties like magnesium, calcium, etc. in them, which were transferred to the flour that we consumed.
Later on, manufacturers started making these stones in oxide, carbide, and Amory to prolong their service life. These chemical-induced stones did not have the healthy properties of the original grinding stones.
2. The problem of rusting in flour grinding motor blades
We already know that the grain has to be wet for better cleaning and peeling. Now, the motor blades that grind the grains in flour mill machinery are coming in contact with water regularly and will most likely rust. This will lead to lower efficacy and contaminated wheat.
One solution to this is using SS SS304 grinding machine. It is basically a sugar grinder, but it also grinds red chilli, coriander, turmeric, ginger, etc. This machine has motor blades which don’t rust.
3. False commitment by dealers
In the case of motor-based flour grinding machinery, dealers and manufacturers are somewhat unaware of the machine’s capacity. They make claims that the machine can crush and grind a variety of items for the sake of a sale, but that might be untrue.
Machines meant to crush grains in flour mills are advertised to be perfect for grinding spices too – which is misleading. Customers who don’t have enough knowledge about what to choose between stone or stoneless flour grinding tools end up buying the wrong one.
4. The flour mill factory area must be maintained
Flour production has to occur in a clean and dry area. So the factory area must have ‘pucca’ roads to avoid dust and waterlogging.
The production unit must be far away from the main entrance, to avoid any breathing problems from flying flour particles. Also, any plants or trees in the factory area must be groomed to avoid the breeding of insects.
The factory must have enough area for stocking raw materials, space for the flour mill machinery, and for packaging finished products.
5. Flour packaging requires extra care
You can pack your flour in a hammock or in a sachet. Both of them have to be ar tight when the flour is being poured in and the top is being sewn by a machine. Ensure that all packaging has the brand name printed on them.
6. Perfect competition
The investment in a flour mill business is minimal, and the demand is high. So you will find the majority of rural areas taking up the flour mill business and creating a lot of competition for new flour mill businesses.
So after the flour is prepared and you have your batches ready, you will need to market it. Go shop to shop, create banners, put up a board outside your plant for recognition, etc. It will also be great if you can set up your flour business in a residential area, for better sales.
Flour Mill Business Has Its Ups & Downs, But Profit Is Guaranteed
The flour mill business has been in India for ages, and it might be the easiest business option to start with.
You just need to be aware of what machinery you need as per scale, find a reliable flour mill machine supplier who would provide you with quality machinery and avoid huge after-sales costs, and hire and train machine handlers so that they don’t reduce the service life of the machinery by ill-usage, find a suitable place near residential areas to boost sales, and eventually make your name in the market for high-quality flour.
Take a look at our flour mill machinery types and ask us if you want clarity on which one will be perfect for your scale of business.
