Phase 1: Project Initiation
Step 02: Feedstock Supply Confirmation
60 KLPD Grain-Based Distillery — Maize Sourcing Plan & Strategy.
1. Annual Requirement
| Daily Maize Requirement | 150 MT/day (based on 2.5 kg/L ratio) |
| Annual Requirement (Full Capacity) | ~45,000 MT/year (300 operating days) |
| Year 1 Requirement (70% Ramp-up) | ~31,500 MT/year |
2. Strategic Sourcing Approach
While Bihar and West Bengal are currently the fastest-growing maize states with emerging contract farming models, single-source dependency carries severe regional political and market risks (e.g., localized price crashes triggering government interventions).
The Recommended "Blended" Model
- 60-70% Forward-Contracted: Lock in seasonal contracts with local traders, aggregators, or FPOs to ensure price stability for the bulk of operations.
- 30-40% Spot Market (Mandi): Maintain procurement flexibility to capitalize on favorable market dips without full exposure to volatility.
3. Storage & Buffer Stock Planning
| On-Site Buffer | 15-30 days of requirement (~2,250-4,500 MT) to smooth out harvest-season timing gaps and transport delays. |
| Infrastructure | Covered silos and warehouses with moisture control. Grain quality directly affects ethanol yield; this is a yield-protection investment. |
| Seasonal Strategy | Stock up post-harvest (Oct-Nov for Kharif crops) when prices are most favorable, rather than buying uniformly through the year. |