Investment Opportunity : Corn Oil Extraction & Manufacturing Unit in India

Establish a corn oil manufacturing plant in India using locally available maize germ as raw material. We offer industrial land, machinery setup, refining unit design, and market linkage for domestic and international buyers. This edible oil extraction business serves the food industry, health oil market, and agro-processing export chains. Ideal for investors targeting the vegetable oil sector with value-added maize products. Full assistance for FSSAI certification, plant layout, packaging, and export compliance.

Global Investment Opportunity in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India

Business Proposal:

We invite international investors to collaborate in setting up a Corn Oil Extraction Unit in Chhattisgarh, India. This plant will extract edible-grade corn oil from maize germ and supply to both domestic cooking oil markets and global buyers. With India's abundant maize production and rising demand for healthy, cholesterol-free oils, corn oil is a smart, scalable FMCG & export business. Land for plant setup will be provided in partnership.

Why Invest in Corn Oil Manufacturing?

• Rising global demand for heart-healthy cooking oils

• Corn oil contains phytosterols – lowers bad cholesterol

• Used in cooking, frying, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals

• Raw material (corn germ) is easily available from local maize mills

• India imports a lot of edible oil – potential for import substitution

• Huge demand from Gulf, African & Asian countries

What the Unit Will Produce:

• Refined Corn Oil (for cooking and frying)

• Unrefined Corn Germ Oil (for industrial & pharma use)

• By-products: Corn cake (high-protein animal feed)

• Packaging: 500ml, 1L, 5L bottles and 15kg tins

• Bulk packaging: for export in drums

Raw Material Required:

• Corn germ (available from corn mills or grinding units)

• Steam, solvents (like hexane), and edible-grade chemicals

• Packaging material (HDPE bottles, PET jars, tin containers)

Production Technology & Process:

1. Cleaning & Preparation

2. Oil Extraction (using expeller or solvent method)

3. Degumming & Neutralization

4. Bleaching & Deodorizing

5. Filtration & Bottling

6. Packing for retail/export

Machinery can be sourced from India or abroad (China, Turkey, Germany).

Production Capacity (Suggested Plan):

• Start with 25–50 tons/day raw germ processing

• Output: ~8–10 tons refined oil/day

• By-product: ~15 tons/day animal feed cake

• Expansion-ready layout for 100+ tons/day capacity

Market Demand & Buyers:

• Indian edible oil distributors & supermarket brands

• International food companies (Middle East, Africa, SEA)

• Exporters to Gulf countries (UAE, Oman, Saudi)

• Pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies (corn oil for lotions, gels)

• Food processing factories, bakeries, restaurants

Why Chhattisgarh is Ideal:

• Rich in maize crop – cheap corn germ supply

• Close proximity to tribal maize processing centers

• Skilled but low-cost labor

• Excellent water, electricity availability

• Government support for agro-processing & export

What We Offer as Local Partner:

• Land provided for plant setup (area as per investor's need)

• Support in sourcing raw material from local corn mills

• Facilitation of all govt permissions, FSSAI, GST, MSME

• Partnership in marketing & domestic distribution

• Legal and local operational support

Investor’s Role & Benefits:

• Provide investment in machinery, processing system

• Technical know-how for oil extraction

• Branding and global sales through export routes

• 25–30% profit margin (retail); 15–20% margin (bulk export)

• Full JV or long-term lease agreement possible

• Quick breakeven in 2–3 years

Corn Oil Applications:

• Daily cooking & deep frying

• Salad dressing (in global markets)

• Food preservation

• Base oil in cosmetics, creams, body oils

• Medicine production (as oil base)

• Industrial lubricants (unrefined grade)

Compliance & Certification (as per business model):

• FSSAI License (India)

• AGMARK Certification

• Export Code (DGFT)

• ISO, HACCP, Halal (for international markets)

• FDA registration (if exporting to US)

Government Support Available:

• Food Processing Industry (PMFME, MoFPI schemes)

• Capital Subsidy up to 35% (in backward areas like Bastar)

• Low-interest loans under MSME sector

• Export incentives via DGFT, MEIS, RoDTEP

Expansion Possibilities:

• Add a Corn Germ Processing Unit nearby

• Manufacture blended cooking oils (corn+sunflower, corn+olive)

• Corn oil for cosmetic brands

• Own retail brand for urban & organic markets

Next Steps for Investor:

We are ready to provide:

• Photos/videos of available land

• Cost estimation for 25 TPD setup

• Machinery & layout consultancy

• Export registration and channel support

• JV legal structure and local team hiring

Contact Us:

📍 Location: Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh, India
🤝 Proposal by: Local Partner with Land, Sourcing Network & Government Liaison

Let’s build a globally export-ready Corn Oil brand from India!