One-Year Investment Breakdown

Initial Land Preparation & Infrastructure

Item

Quantity

Rate (₹)

Amount (₹)

Land preparation & plowing

5 acres

8,000/acre

40,000

Organic manure (FYM)

50 tons

800/ton

40,000

Compost preparation

Lump sum

-

15,000

Basic irrigation setup

5 acres

12,000/acre

60,000

Farm tools & equipment

Lump sum

-

25,000

Storage & drying facility

400 sq ft

800/sq ft

32,000

Subtotal

₹2,12,000

Planting Material & Inputs

Item

Quantity

Rate (₹)

Amount (₹)

Gloriosa tubers (planting stock)

1,500 kg

600/kg

9,00,000

Bamboo stakes/support

8,000 pieces

15/piece

1,20,000

Organic fertilizers

2 tons

25,000/ton

50,000

Bio-pesticides & nutrients

Lump sum

-

30,000

Seeds for intercropping

Lump sum

-

15,000

Subtotal

₹11,15,000

Labor Costs (12 Months)

Activity

Person-days

Rate (₹/day)

Amount (₹)

Land preparation

50

500

25,000

Planting operations

80

500

40,000

Weeding & maintenance

150

500

75,000

Irrigation management

120

500

60,000

Pest management

40

500

20,000

Harvesting & processing

100

500

50,000

Subtotal

₹2,70,000

Operational Expenses (12 Months)

Item

Amount (₹)

Electricity/fuel for irrigation

48,000

Transportation

35,000

Packaging materials

25,000

Storage & preservation

20,000

Documentation & permits

10,000

Insurance premium

15,000

Miscellaneous expenses

30,000

Subtotal

₹1,83,000

Total Investment Required: ₹17,80,000

Revenue Projection (One Year)

Expected Yield & Returns

Parameter

Details

Planting material used

1,500 kg tubers

Expected multiplication ratio

5:1 (conservative estimate)

Total tuber production

7,500 kg

Marketable yield

6,500 kg (after losses & next season stock)

Average market price

₹950/kg (dried, graded tubers)

Gross revenue

₹61,75,000

Intercrop revenue

₹50,000

Total gross revenue

₹62,25,000

Financial Summary

Item

Amount (₹)

Total Investment

17,80,000

Gross Revenue

62,25,000

Net Profit

44,45,000

Return on Investment

249.7%

Profit Margin

71.4%

Note: The actual ROI significantly exceeds the targeted 50% due to high multiplication ratio and premium pricing of quality tubers.

Monthly Cultivation Calendar

June-July (Month 1-2): Establishment Phase

Activities:

• Land preparation and organic matter incorporation

• Tuber planting at optimal spacing (2x2 feet)

• Installation of bamboo support structures

• Initial irrigation and mulching

• Intercrop sowing (short-duration crops)

Investment: ₹8,50,000

August-September (Month 3-4): Growth Phase

Activities:

• Regular weeding and earthing up

• First organic fertilizer application

• Vine training and staking

• Pest monitoring and bio-pesticide application

• Irrigation management

Monthly Cost: ₹1,20,000

October-November (Month 5-6): Development Phase

Activities:

• Continued maintenance and care

• Second fertilizer application

• Flower formation monitoring

• Disease prevention measures

• Intercrop harvesting

Monthly Cost: ₹1,00,000

December-January (Month 7-8): Harvest Phase

Activities:

• Tuber harvesting when foliage dries

• Cleaning, grading, and processing

• Drying and curing operations

• Storage and packaging

• Marketing and sales

Monthly Cost: ₹1,50,000 Revenue Generation: ₹62,25,000

Quality Assurance & Processing

Harvest Standards

• Harvest when 70% of foliage turns yellow

• Careful digging to avoid tuber damage

• Immediate cleaning and grading

• Proper drying to 12% moisture content

Grading Specifications

Grade

Size

Price (₹/kg)

Expected %

Grade A (Large)

>100g/piece

1,200

30%

Grade B (Medium)

50-100g/piece

950

50%

Grade C (Small)

25-50g/piece

700

20%

Value Addition Opportunities

• Dried tuber processing

• Powder preparation

• Extract preparation

• Seed tuber multiplication

Market Analysis & Sales Strategy

Target Buyers

1. Pharmaceutical Companies: 60% of production

2. Export Agents: 25% of production

3. Ayurvedic Manufacturers: 10% of production

4. Research Institutions: 5% of production

Pricing Strategy

• Bulk sales: ₹800-900/kg

• Premium quality: ₹1,000-1,200/kg

• Export grade: ₹1,300-1,500/kg

• Processed products: ₹2,000+/kg

Marketing Channels

• Direct sales to pharmaceutical companies

• Agricultural commodity exchanges

• Export through established traders

• Local Ayurvedic medicine manufacturers

Risk Management

Primary Risks

Risk Factor

Probability

Impact

Mitigation Strategy

Weather failure

Medium

High

Supplemental irrigation, insurance

Market price drop

Low

Medium

Forward contracts, multiple buyers

Pest/disease attack

Medium

Medium

IPM practices, monitoring

Theft/security

Low

High

Security measures, insurance

Insurance Coverage

• Crop insurance: ₹15,000 premium

• Coverage amount: ₹10,00,000

• Weather-based insurance available

Success Factors

Critical Requirements for 50%+ Returns

1. Quality planting material: Disease-free, high-yielding tubers

2. Optimal planting timing: June-July monsoon period

3. Proper spacing: 2x2 feet for maximum yield

4. Traditional care methods: Organic inputs, manual processing

5. Market timing: Harvest during peak demand (December-January)

6. Quality maintenance: Proper drying and storage

Performance Indicators

• Plant survival rate: >90%

• Multiplication ratio: 4-6 times

• Grade A production: >25%

• Moisture content: <12% in final product

• Market acceptance: >95% of produce sold

Financial Projections Summary

Investment Distribution

• Infrastructure & Setup: 12% (₹2,12,000)

• Planting Material: 63% (₹11,15,000)

• Labor Costs: 15% (₹2,70,000)

• Operational Expenses: 10% (₹1,83,000)

Revenue Breakdown

• Main crop (Tubers): 99.2% (₹61,75,000)

• Intercrop income: 0.8% (₹50,000)

Profitability Analysis

• Gross Margin: 71.4%

• Net ROI: 249.7%

• Break-even quantity: 1,875 kg at ₹950/kg

• Safety margin: 247% above break-even

Conclusion & Recommendation

This one-year Gloriosa Superba cultivation project offers exceptional returns well above the targeted 50% ROI. The traditional cultivation method ensures premium quality while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Key success factors include securing quality planting material, following proper cultivation practices, and establishing reliable market channels.

Investment Recommendation: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for investors seeking high returns in agricultural ventures. The project shows strong fundamentals with:

• Clear market demand

• Proven cultivation technology

• Multiple revenue streams

• Reasonable risk profile

• Scalability potential