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Biscuit Manufacturing Business Seeking Loan in Kochi, India

Established coconut distributor business seeking financial partnerships to help start a health biscuit manufacturing business.
Located in Kochi, the business seeks financial partners to venture into health biscuit manufacturing. - Currently operates as a distributor in the coconut industry with an established vendor network. - Plans to produce coconut-flavored biscuits targeting the health-conscious market. - Estimated timeline to launch biscuit production and sales is 3-6 months. - Staffed with a team of 10 employees, leveraging existing industry experience. - Aims to capture a niche market by combining traditional coconut wholesaling with innovative biscuit production.
6.5   Kochi
Run Rate Sales
USD 68 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Business Loan
USD 34 K at 10%
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Spices Company Investment Opportunity in Kochi, India

Spices investment: Seeking partial stake sale for scaling e-commerce operations.
Location advantage: Based in Kochi, a pivotal spice trade hub in Kerala, offering a strategic advantage in sourcing premium spices. - Small team with big aspirations: Operated by a dedicated team of 7 employees, showcasing agility and focused growth potential in the niche spice e-commerce market. - Direct farmer partnership: Ensures authenticity and quality by purchasing spices directly from farmers and collaborating with farmer societies for reliable procurement. - Product range: Diverse product offering includes a variety of premium spices, along with speciality coffee and teas, catering to various consumer palates. - The company was registered 6 years ago but began operations recently due to the promoter's other obligations. Now, the company aims to scale and make a significant impact in the market. - Recent launch, promising start: Despite starting operations recently, the company is successfully processing over 100 orders monthly, indicating positive market reception and potential for scaling. - Strategic positioning: As a recently operational business, there is significant potential for growth and expansion within the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape in spices. - Commitment to quality: Emphasis on handpicking ensures the delivery of high-quality, authentic Kerala spices, positioning the business as a trusted source within the market.
6   Kochi
Run Rate Sales
USD 40.5 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 56 K for 20%
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Snack Manufacturing Business Seeking Loan in Kochi, India

Kochi-based cotton candy manufacturer supplying 600+ outlets with flavoured treats for families and entertainment venues.
Specializes in manufacturing cotton candy in 10 unique flavors, targeting children and families. - Based in Kochi, the business supplies over 600 bakeries, retail shops, restaurants, and cinemas across Kerala. - Produces 400–500 cans of cotton candy daily to meet high demand from distribution partners. - Operates with a lean team of 2 employees, ensuring consistent quality and smooth daily operations. - Strong presence in high-traffic outlets increases brand visibility and product reach. - Focuses on the retail and family entertainment sectors, especially cinemas and snack outlets. - Extensive distribution network helps the brand serve a wide customer base efficiently across the region. - The business operates with a valid MSME Certificate.
6.5   Kochi
Run Rate Sales
USD 13.5 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Business Loan
USD 5.6 K at 12%
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Snack Manufacturing Business Seeking Loan in Kochi, India

Kochi-based cotton candy manufacturer supplying 600+ outlets with flavoured treats for families and entertainment venues.
Specializes in manufacturing cotton candy in 10 unique flavors, targeting children and families. - Based in Kochi, the business supplies over 600 bakeries, retail shops, restaurants, and cinemas across Kerala. - Produces 400–500 cans of cotton candy daily to meet high demand from distribution partners. - Operates with a lean team of 2 employees, ensuring consistent quality and smooth daily operations. - Strong presence in high-traffic outlets increases brand visibility and product reach. - Focuses on the retail and family entertainment sectors, especially cinemas and snack outlets. - Extensive distribution network helps the brand serve a wide customer base efficiently across the region. - The business operates with a valid MSME Certificate.
6.5   Kochi
Run Rate Sales
USD 13.5 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Business Loan
USD 5.6 K at 12%
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Spices Company Investment Opportunity in Kochi, India

Acquire a stake in a growth-ready spices venture requiring funds for aggressive pan-India marketing.
Positioned in Kochi's thriving spices industry, the business is dedicated to fostering a healthy food culture through its diverse range of food manufacturing products. - Specializing in high-demand spices, asafoetida (hing) is the flagship product, contributing to the 30+ variety portfolio, which extends across 2,000+ supermarkets in Kerala and key export markets. - The business leverages both branded sales and white-label opportunities, catering to a wide distribution network that includes retailers, exporters, and distributors, ultimately reaching individuals at the consumer level. - Current operations utilize only 15% of a substantial production capacity, which has the potential to achieve up to INR 2 crore in monthly revenue, indicating significant room for growth and scalability. - Strong supplier relationships, particularly for the procurement of low-cost hing from Iran, bolster competitive pricing and product quality. - With a skilled workforce of 12 employees, the company’s operational agility and commitment to quality underscore its potential for further market expansion and increased production efficiency. - Fully compliant with industry regulations, the business holds a Certificate of Incorporation, GST registration, and FSSAI certification.
6.2   Kochi
Run Rate Sales
USD 405 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 560 K for 20%
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Food Ingredients Business Seeking Loan in Kochi, India

Manufacturer and retailer of pre-cooked foods and dairy products seeks small loan for marketing campaign.
Food processing business that manufactures, packs, and sells pre-cooked food items like idli batters, and spice powders. We are also distributors of Arun ice cream and Hatsun products. - The business was launched last year and we have four distribution outlets in Kochi. - Marketing is done through WhatsApp and customers also place orders through WhatsApp. - Batter and milk products are some of the highly demanded products. - All the outlets have average monthly sales of about INR 15,000. - The fourth outlet (Tripunithura) was opened recently and we are seeking funds only for that outlet. - The LLP has three equal shareholders. - No loans taken by the LLP.
Manufacturer and retailer of pre-cooked foods and dairy products seeks small loan for marketing campaign.
7.5   Kochi
Run Rate Sales
USD 6.8 thousand
EBITDA Margin
0 - 10 %
Business Loan
USD 1.13 K at 13%
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Profitable Nutrition Food Company Investment Opportunity in Kochi, India

Cochin-based natural food company operating in 3 cities in India and having expanded to Qatar.
The business is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of nutritious food. - We are serving 3 major cities in India (around 100 retailers). The cities are Bengaluru, Trivandrum, and Cochin. - The company has started its operations in Qatar. - We currently have nearly 20 products with mainly the value addition of coconut. - Our promoters are from a firm business background and have great expertise in the corporate sector. - We have been featured in the official journals of The Coconut Development Board of India and Malayala Manorama as an innovative business in the natural products category. - We are also associated with a few manufacturers for our production process. - The company will be setting up an integrated packaging unit to pack our products that are produced in different locations. - We will also be starting our own cosmetic production unit in the near future. - 40% of our revenue is from wholesalers and the rest 60% from retailers. - The business is registered in Ernakulam but it is headquartered in Cochin.
Cochin-based natural food company operating in 3 cities in India and having expanded to Qatar.
6.8   Kochi
Run Rate Sales
USD 135 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 225 K for 50%
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Coffee and Tea Business for Sale in Kochi, India

Well-established tea company with unique blend and 400 clients plus across India.
The business operates in Tea industry in Kochi, specializing in the manufacture and supply of blended tea powder. - Majority of clients are distributors, representing 80% of total sales, while retail customers account for the remaining 20%. The company has built a client base of over 400 across India. - Unique blend of tea has been developed, exclusively supplied to clients, setting the company apart in the market. - Procurement is conducted through the purchase of tea from different estate auctions, ensuring a diverse and high-quality supply of raw materials. - In addition to its machinery, the business will transfer the delivery vehicle and the client database as well. - The company guarantees a 6-day delivery timeline, ensuring timely service to its customers. - Decline in sales is due to the owner currently selling only the remaining inventory and not producing new products, as they are attempting to sell the business. - The business is fully compliant with all necessary registrations and licenses, including the GST certificate and FSSAI license.
Well-established tea company with unique blend and 400 clients plus across India.
6.5   Kochi
Run Rate Sales
USD 54 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Business for Sale
USD 20.3 K
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Snack Manufacturing Franchise Opportunity

A-1 Chips, 45 Franchisees, Est'd in 1984, Coimbatore HQ
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A-1 Chips is a leading manufacturer of chips and savouries headquartered in Coimbatore. We have a world class manufacturing facility that produces over 200 varieties of chips, savouries, premium sweets and chocolates made using the finest ingredients. We operate 40 stores in Tamil Nadu and export our products to 6 countries overseas. We wish to further expand our presence by giving out franchise.
A-1 Chips, 45 Franchisees, Est'd in 1984, Coimbatore HQ
6.9   Expanding in Kochi
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 3.4 thousand
Space Required
200 - 250 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 17 - 22.5 K
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Spices Company for Sale in Kochi, India

Kerala based turmeric extraction plant with ISO 22000: 2018, GMP, HACCP, HALAL, Kosher, USFDA Certified.
Well-maintained Kerala-based Spices Extraction Company. - ISO 22000: 2018, GMP, HACCP, HALAL, Kosher, USFDA Certified. Also, have valid Spices Board registration and IEC. - Production capacity is 4500-5400 MT per annum. - Plant is audited by many Domestic and International buyers. - Manufacturing Turmeric extract powder/Curcumin powder 95%, Curcumin granules, and Turmeric Oleoresin. - Multi-purpose plant, capable of manufacturing multiple products/extracts. - Scope for own manufacturing and contract manufacturing/toll manufacturing. Presently acting as toll manufacturer of a few industry majors. - Scope for expansion into the extraction of other spices like chilly, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, pepper, celery, etc. - The company's utilities are capable of supporting future expansion also. - Plant is running at 50% capacity utilization. Can optimize/double profit by running at 100% capacity. - Company is registered in Kollam but the operations are based out of Kochi. - The company has 2 directors. - The firm has a business loan of INR 5 crores which will be cleared at the time of the transaction.
Kerala based turmeric extraction plant with ISO 22000: 2018, GMP, HACCP, HALAL, Kosher, USFDA Certified.
7.8   Kochi
Run Rate Sales
USD 5.1 million
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Business for Sale
USD 1.4 Mn
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Frozen Food Company Investment Opportunity in Kasaragod, India

Ice cream manufacturer that produces home-made style sip-ups and kulfis under own brand name.
Company manufactures home-made style sip-ups and kulfis. These products are one of the most favourite summer treats. - Our products are like frozen juice / smoothie packed in the form of a pop ice. The difference in our product is that it's produced in home-made style ensuring good quality and health. - We sell our products to 5 distributors and 100+ retail outlets in Kerala. - Have tie-ups with 5-6 suppliers to procure raw materials such as milk, milk powder, sugar and packaging materials. - Company is registered in Ernakulam but our factory setup & operations are conducted from Kasaragod. We currently operate at 100% capacity. - We started our company in 2018 as a proprietorship and registered it as a private limited entity in 2020. - Director of the company has more than 5 years of experience in this industry.
6.6   Ernakulam
Run Rate Sales
USD 20.3 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 - 30 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 12.4 K for 40%
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Profitable Coffee and Tea Company Investment Opportunity in Ernakulam, India

Tea manufacturing company having their own store seeks investment.
The director who is in the field of oil and gas, power & energy for the past 25 years of experience in the middle east and south Asia. - Recently, started a new venture of tea business in India and focused to establish in the Middle and USA. - We give for 3rd party manufacturing and sell them under our own brand. - Have our own tea shop where our products are sold and customers can have tea. - We receive around 25-30 customers on a daily basis. - The financials given is only for the brand and not the parent company. - The brand started operations 2 months ago. - The stake will be given to the investor in the brand only and we plan to set up a separate entity for the brand. - Have 1 manager, 1 stock manager, 1 cook, and 10 sales persons.
Tea manufacturing company having their own store seeks investment.
6.9   Ernakulam
Run Rate Sales
USD 47 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 340 K for 25%
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Bakery Products Business for Sale in Ernakulam, India

For sale: Bakery product manufacturer specializing in biscuits, cookies, bread, and rusk, serving local retailers.
Specializes in manufacturing biscuits, cookies, bread, buns, and rusk, catering to the local market. - Operations have been paused since January due to cost challenges, creating an opportunity for investment or partnership. - Daily installed production capacity includes 500 kg of biscuits, 1,000 cookies, and 300 packets of bread. - Supplies primarily to local retailers, building strong customer relationships and market presence. - Holds GST and MSME certifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and access to incentives.
5.9   Ernakulam
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Business for Sale
USD 101 K
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Halal Slaughterhouse Franchise Opportunity

Reines Safe Chicken, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2021, Muvattupuzha HQ
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Reines Safe Chicken has been supplying hygienically processed and packed chicken meat as door delivery and through retail outlets. When it is antibiotic-free, it ensures that the chicken is tastier, tender and ultimately safer. We do not use antibiotics ever in raising our chickens. Instead, we use herbal supplements and medicines formulated in our own lab by our expert scientists. Sales figures mentioned in both the formats are already being achieved by our existing outlets.
Reines Safe Chicken, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2021, Muvattupuzha HQ
6.6   Expanding in Kerala
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 450 - 1.4 thousand
Space Required
60 - 600 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 1.1 - 9 K
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Rice Mill for Sale in Kalady, India

Rice mill with a production capacity of 200 tons per day with 350+ clients& exports.
Company overview: Business Focus: A well-established rice manufacturing company based in Matoor P. O, Kalady, Kerala. Established: Began operations in the year 2000 and has grown steadily, generating an annual turnover of up to INR 29 crores. Client base: Supplying to over 200 domestic clients regularly, along with several international clients. Export markets: Primarily exports Matta rice to the UAE and supplies to local exporters catering to various international markets. Sourcing: High-quality paddy sourced directly from reliable farmers and suppliers in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Relationships: Strong business relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Consistency: Trusted by long-term domestic and international clients for superior quality and service. Compliance: Operates with a valid IEC license for export operations. Promoter’s expertise: Over 30 years of experience in the rice manufacturing industry, ensuring operational excellence and premium product quality. Assets included: Complete business rights, market credits, and operational details. State-of-the-art equipment, including parboiling units, milling sections, boilers, packing machines, biogas plant, and effluent treatment plant. All associated furniture, fixtures, and infrastructure. This rice mill presents an excellent opportunity for buyers to invest in a reputable and profitable manufacturing business with strong local and international demand.
Rice mill with a production capacity of 200 tons per day with 350+ clients& exports.
7.1   Kalady
Run Rate Sales
USD 2.66 million
EBITDA Margin
5 %
Business for Sale
USD 2.8 Mn
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Investing in Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide

Investing in businesses is a strategic endeavor that can significantly grow your wealth if approached knowledgeably. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, understanding the intricacies of businesses for investment is crucial.

Understanding Business Investment

Business investment refers to the allocation of capital to a company with the expectation of receiving financial returns. This can occur through direct investment in a private company or by purchasing stocks and shares of publicly traded businesses.

Types of Business Investments

  1. Equity Investment: This involves purchasing shares of a company. Equity investors become partial owners and have potential returns through dividends and appreciation of the stock value.

  2. Debt Investment: Investors lend money to businesses in exchange for interest income. This can include corporate bonds or business loans.

  3. Venture Capital and Angel Investing: These are types of equity investment where investors provide capital to startups and small businesses that have potential for growth.

  4. Crowdfunding: An innovative way to invest in businesses where multiple investors contribute small amounts of capital via platforms like Kickstarter or Indiegogo.

Advantages of Investing in Businesses

  • Potential for High Returns: Businesses have the potential to grow substantially, resulting in significant returns on investment.
  • Portfolio Diversification: Investing in various businesses can diversify an investment portfolio, reducing overall risk.
  • Active Involvement: Investors can actively participate in their investments, offering guidance and support to businesses.

Risks Involved in Business Investment

Even though investing in businesses offers attractive returns, it involves certain risks:

  • Market Volatility: Economic changes can affect business profitability and stock prices.
  • Failure Risk: Especially with startups, there's always a risk of failure resulting in loss of investment.
  • Regulatory Issues: Changes in laws and regulations can impact businesses adversely.

How to Choose the Right Business for Investment

  • Research and Analysis: Understand the business model, industry sector, and financial health of the business.
  • Growth Potential: Evaluate the business's potential for growth and scalability.
  • Management Quality: A competent management team can greatly influence a business’s success.
  • Market Trends: Stay updated with market trends and economic conditions that might affect the business.
  • Competitive Advantage: Ensure the business has a unique selling proposition or competitive edge.

Conclusion

Investing in businesses for investment can be incredibly rewarding. However, it requires a thorough understanding of the market, diligent research, and careful selection. By weighing the potential benefits against the risks and conducting due diligence, investors can enhance their ability to make profitable investments. Always consider consulting a financial advisor to tailor your investment strategy to your personal financial goals and risk tolerance.

Invest wisely, and watch your investments flourish!

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