Case Studies

Results

Results

Results

Scope of Work

• WS1 – Institutional Foundation: Governance framework, business model, batch planning, SOPs, college partnership MoU template, launch readiness checklist, WIFT brand brief
• WS2 – Curriculum & Academic Framework: CSDCI QP/NOS mapping, NSQF level matrix, program-wise curriculum framework, practical training framework, ToT pathway, assessment & certification design
• WS3 – Regulatory Credentialing: SIDH Training Provider registration, NSDC MLP application & grant facilitation, CSDCI affiliation (application, inspection readiness, physical inspection management), NSDC Partnership Certificate

Key Findings

• Market Size — Gujarat SAM: ~5.6 lakh target-band enterprises. Year-3 SOM: 150–300 clients (capacity-constrained, not market-constrained).
• Primary Research — 80% of surveyed SMBs expressed openness to switching. Top barrier: trust, not price. 71.7% prefer monthly retainer model.
• Competitive Landscape — No organised domestic FAO competitor targets Ahmedabad SMBs at the proposed price points. Structural white space confirmed.
• Regulatory Scope — Entire service portfolio — bookkeeping, GST/TDS, payroll, MIS — sits outside CA-reserved activities. Legally clear and workable.
• Pricing Architecture — Three tiers validated against real alternatives: Starter ₹4,999/mo, Growth ₹9,999/mo, Scale ₹21,999/mo. Growth tier beats average current SMB spend of ₹11,402/mo.

Key Findings

• Import Reality — India's effective import duty burden is ~210–220% of CIF value. Best-case landed cost for imported green coffee: ₹880–1,200/kg — 3x domestic Arabica.
• Domestic Advantage — Indian Arabica: ₹250–340/kg farmgate. Domestic sourcing delivers a 50–65% structural cost advantage before roasting.
• Recommended Sourcing — 80–90% domestic (blends & core SKUs) + 10–20% imported (premium single-origin, limited edition only).
• Import Viability Rule — Proceed with imports only if landed cost exceeds ₹1,000/kg AND the product can sell at ₹400–500/kg roasted wholesale or above.