Forest Based - Product Manufacturing Plant Setup in India

India offers vast opportunities in forest-based manufacturing, and we help you start with confidence. From raw material access to plant setup, land allocation, and machinery procurement, we provide complete support to launch your forest product business in India.

Explore our list of forest-based units ideal for domestic and export-oriented manufacturing. Whether you're interested in bamboo products, lac processing, herbal oil extraction, or wooden craft production, we ensure location, supply chain, and compliance support.

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/ East Indian Ebony leaves

/ Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) – The Queen of Herbs for Women’s Wellness & Ayurveda Export

/ Pongamia pinnata (Oil) (Karanj Seeds) – A Renewable Resource for Green Energy, Biofuels & Herbal Uses

/ Aegle marmelos (Bael)

/ Buchanania lanzan (Chironji)

/ Schleichera oleosa (Kusum Seeds) – Forest-Based Oil Source for Industrial & Medicinal Use

/ Tesu / Butea monosperma (Palash Flowers)– A Treasure for Natural Dye, Ayurveda & Organic Products

/ Phyllanthus niruri (Bhui Amla) – The Global Liver Protector from Indian Forests

/ Turmeric (Curcuma longa) – India’s Golden Root for Health, Beauty & Exports

/ Custard Apple

/ Cyperus rotundus (Nagarmotha)

/ Swertia Chirata, Tinospora Cordifolia & Withania Somnifera (Medicinal herbs)

/ Indian Gooseberry – Phyllanthus emblica (Powder) (Amla)

/ Terminalia bellirica (Bahera) – Medicinal & Industrial Use

/ Myrobalan / Terminalia chebula (Harra) - medicinal use

/ Shorea robusta (Sal seeds) (Oil extraction)

/ Castor Seeds (Arandi) – A High-Value Industrial Oil Crop from Indian Soil

/ Lac (Natural resin)

/ Madhuca seeds/flower,Mahua Seeds (Oil) (Madhuca longifolia)

/ Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)

✅ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What kind of support do you provide for setting up a forest-based manufacturing unit?
We offer end-to-end support including land allocation, raw material sourcing, machinery procurement, plant layout guidance, licensing help, and export documentation.

Q2. Is land or industrial space available for setting up the unit?
Yes, we assist you with industrial land or rural space allocation in forest-rich regions like Chhattisgarh based on the product type and raw material source.

Q3. Do I need special licenses for forest-based manufacturing?
Some forest products (like lac, herbal oils, seeds) may require FSSAI, AYUSH, or state forest department NOC. We guide you through all necessary compliance.

Q4. Can I export the manufactured products?
Absolutely. Most forest-based products have high demand in export markets. We help with IEC registration, HS code clarification, and international shipping.

Q5. Will you help in finding skilled labor or tribal artisans?
Yes, we connect you with local artisans and help train workforce for traditional products like bamboo crafts, lac resin processing, or wood carving.

Q6. Are machinery and processing tools locally available?
Yes, most equipment for herbal drying, oil extraction, powdering, and packaging can be sourced from within India. We also help you connect with reliable suppliers.

Q7. Can I set up more than one type of unit in the same location?
Yes, integrated units like oil + herbal + bamboo can be set up on the same site, provided space, utility, and raw material flow are suitable.

Q8. What are the most profitable forest-based products for manufacturing?
High-value products like herbal extracts, bamboo-based packaging, lac resin items, and forest seed oils (like Sal, Karanj, and Mahua) offer strong profit margins and growing export demand.

Q9. Can international partners or NRIs invest in these units?
Yes, NRIs and global investors can collaborate or invest under the Make in India scheme. We assist with documentation, compliance, and partnership facilitation.