L&T - Leather Waist Belt
L&T - Leather Waist Belt
L&T - Leather Waist Belt
1. INTRODUCTION
Leather waist belt is an item of dress used by young and old. It has a
functional value besides being a fashion item. The actual use of this belt is to keep
the pant tight at the waist. They are made in different widths and lengths to suit
customers of all age groups and build. The leather used is plain or chrome tanned
cowhides of even substance in different colours and shades of mainly black and
brown. The buckles used are in different attractive designs and plated. They are
detachable and fitted as per customer’s choice. Leather belts are more comfortable in
use and long lasting than belts made of other materials. The manufacturing process
of these belts is very simple. This item can easily be fabricated by small
scale/cottage scale units.
2. MARKET POTENTIAL
The demand of waist belts made of leather is increasing in domestic as well as
export markets. It is popular among school-going children and youths wearing
western dress. It is also popular among the other age groups of men. There is no
scarcity of raw materials and skilled workers, as the same is available in abundant
quantity at every place of the country.
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4. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
It will take 10 month time to complete all the formalities before starting the
commercial production.
5. TECHNICAL ASPECTS
5.1. Process of Manufacturing
After selection of suitable leather, the belts of different sizes are cut by strap
cutting machine and skived from the edges. Similarly the lining of the same sizes of
required leather is also cut. The skived edges are folded. Then the lining is attached
by paste. After pasting the belts are stitched with help of stitching machine. The
excess of lining are to be trimmed. The other operations like buckle attaching edge
setting punching are then carried out according to the design. The belts are then
finally inspected and packed.
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6. FINANCIAL ASPECT
6.1. Fixed Capital
Land & Building:
Built-up area of 75 Sq. meters rented @ Rs. 10,000/- per month.
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6.2.3. Utilities
Power: 400 units @ Rs. 6/- per unit Rs. 2,400/-
Water: L.S. Rs. 200/-
Total Rs. 2,600/-
MACHINERY UTILISATION
Initially 60% utilization of machinery is there and thereafter it will increase
@ 10% per year and 100% utilization will be achieved during the next five years.
7. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
7.1. Cost of Production (per annum in Rs.)
S. No. Description Amount (Rs.)
1. Total recurring cost 32,72,400
2. Deprecation on machinery @ 10% 9,000
3. Depreciation on tools, furnitures & fixtures @ 20% 5,000
4. Interest on total capital investment @ 15% 1,43,715
Total 34,30,115
Say 34,30,000
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5,30,000
= X 100
39,60,000
= 13.4 %
5,30,000
= X 100
9,58,100
= 55.3 %
B.E.P
Fixed Cost
= X 100
Fixed Cost + Net Profit
8,09,795
= X 100
8,09,795 + 5,30,000
= 60.4 %
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