A young entrepreneur from the Purbasthali area of Purba Burdwan district is pioneering a promising venture of manufacturing modern clay tea cups, making it clear that earning decent profits from this endeavor is possible. Clay cups have been part of our everyday life for many years, and they are available in the local neighbourhood, roadside and at local tea shops.
Today, many of us, especially the younger generation, get that nostalgic feeling from tea tea served in clay cups. Once, all clay tea cups were sculpted and shaped by hand, but with the advent of technology, modern clay tea cups can now be produced using machines. In addition to cups, the entrepreneur pointed out, plates, yogurt cups and glasses can all be made using machinery but the highest demand for the cups is what stands out.
There was a demand for clay teacups earlier but not as much supply. Now with mass consumption possibilities, they can be produced and available anywhere and anytime. Drinking tea out of clay cups is healthy and environmentally friendly.
“It is true, there is plastic gradually being phased out, we see daily demand for clay cups increasing. The cups that I have manufactured are going to other destinations. This is a very good business for me.
This proves or shows that producing modern clay tea cups for business is profitable and is becoming an upward trending business market.
Launching a Profitable Clay Pot Business
To initiate a clay pot business, you simply need a clay pot production machine and some locally sourced soil, which can be acquired for a very minimal fee. A tractor-load of soil would cost approximately ₹800 and produce around 20,000 to 22,000 pots. The market price for a clay pot is between ₹0.70 and ₹1.50 each, creating an easy revenue stream of approximately ₹15,000 from only ₹800 of soil.
The demand for clay pots is exponentially increasing. More people are use clay pots to drink tea versus plastic or paper cups. Thus, not only is the business profitable, it is also environmentally sustainable.
Training and Resources
If someone were interested in purchasing a machine and starting this business, there is a 10-day training course where they could learn the entire business model and production process. If someone has further questions about the machine or the business, they can call 9775733649.
Modern clay pot production is giving rural youth in Bengal a new pathway to self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship.