With the ban on the use of plastic bags, paper bag manufacturing business is catching up in India. As the Indian government continues to take stricter measures to prevent the use of polythene and plastic carry bags across the country, investing in paper bag manufacturing business is likely to bring good returns. If you are planning to get into this business then now is the time as the competition is still not that high. Not sure how to go about it? Let us guide you to start this business in India.
Register the Business
In order to manufacture paper bags, you first need to register your business to acquire a trade license. After this, you need your Udyog Aadhar registration done in addition to a few more formalities to start with the business.
Determine the Industry
Paper bags are common carry bags used to carry different products. Their size, capacity, strength, and various other features vary depending upon the products that need to be carried in them. For example, the paper bags used to carry food items are different from those used to carry apparels. Likewise, there are exclusive bags to carry jewelry, medicines, gift items, and industrial products. Though they are all paper bags, they differ from each other. This means you shall be required to make different kinds of carry bags for different industries. The material and equipment used to prepare different kinds of paper bags vary to some extent. This is why it is important to determine the industry or industries you wish to cater to during the planning phase. You may choose to cater to a single industry or multiple industries based on your budget and other factors.
Equipment and Raw Material Required
Once you registered the company and have determined the industries you want to cater to, it is time to make some investment in the form of machinery and raw material. This is one of the hardest parts because not only does it involve investing a lump sum amount. However, thankfully, since bag-making is a small-scale business, the investment cost is not much. Let us take a closer look at what all you need to get started:
The Machinery Required
There are mainly two types of machines to choose from. One of them makes plain bags without any print on them and the other one prints logos, design, company name, or whatever you require. They usually offer two or four color printing options. One automatic paper bag making machine usually costs anything between INR 5-8 lacs.
You shall also be required to invest in certain other machines including bag cutting machine, cut handle machine, creezing machine, roll slitter motorised machine, punching machine, testing scale machine, and press. You will find numerous sellers offering these machines however not all of them can be trusted blindly. It is essential to conduct a thorough research to reach the right product. In addition to reading about the features and quality of the machines, it is suggested to see a demo to understand their working.
The Raw Material Needed
Essential raw material used in the making of these bags includes paper sheets, printing chemicals, eyelets, different coloured paper rolls, tags, laces, glue, ink and polyester stereo. You may require certain other similar items depending upon the projects you choose to handle. The thickness and colour of the paper roll may also vary based on the same.
Other Expenses
Since you are entering the manufacturing industry, you do not just require good quality machinery but also adequate space to set it up. So, you may require renting a space where you can set up your manufacturing base. It is best to decide a budget considering all the expenses you will have to bear during the process before going ahead with your plan. This will help in smooth functioning and avoid hassle later on.
Hire Manpower
Once you have the equipment and raw material handy, it is time to look for people to help you with the task. The good news is that the work is easy especially when you have the right kind of machinery and tools available. Paper bag making machine are easy to operate. It does not take much time to learn how to operate them. Anyone willing to work with dedication can learn the work and manage it well. A quick on the job training is enough to get them started. You may choose to hire a limited number of staff members initially. The number can be increased as you start bagging more projects.
Promote it
It is important to promote your business on various platforms in order to fetch new clients and establish a name in the market. You can do so by using various new age marketing techniques such as social media marketing and influencer marketing. You may require putting in extra efforts to market your product initially. However, once you get into the groove things shall be easier.
Low Investment Option
Paper bag making can also be done manually. All you require is an adequate amount of gum, a ruler, and some of the aforementioned raw material. There is no need to purchase any bag making machine in such a case. Many small-scale businessmen start with the manufacturing of this product manually however they are not able to make it big in the industry as the time and effort invested is far greater than the profit made in this scenario. On the other hand, when you opt for a bag making machine you can manufacture thousands of bags in a day without much effort. Moreover, the end product is far better. It has a better finish and quality. So, the amount invested in purchasing the machinery is recovered within no time if you manage to secure a good number of clients.
We hope this gives you a fair idea about how to start a paper bag manufacturing business in India. If you have been thinking of entering this field then do not wait any longer. Now is the time! The Tech Bizz
