{"id":8772,"date":"2026-06-23T19:57:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/?p=8772"},"modified":"2026-06-23T19:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:48:43","slug":"bamboo-furniture-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bamboo Billionaire: How a Manipur Tribal Entrepreneur Created a Global Eco-Furniture Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Bamboo Furniture Manufacturing Business<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#The_Number_That_Changes_Everything\" >The Number That Changes Everything<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Explore_This_Book_Bamboo_Plantation_and_Utilization_Handbook\" >Explore This Book: Bamboo Plantation and Utilization Handbook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#The_Gap_India_Imports_What_It_Can_Grow\" >The Gap: India Imports What It Can Grow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Table_1_State-Wise_Bamboo_Resource_Processing_Status_Export_Potential\" >Table 1: State-Wise Bamboo Resource, Processing Status &amp; Export Potential<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Why_This_Is_the_Right_Moment_to_Enter\" >Why This Is the Right Moment to Enter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#View_Full_Project_Details_Bamboo_and_Bamboo_Products_Value-Added_Bamboo_Products\" >View Full Project Details: Bamboo and Bamboo Products, Value-Added Bamboo Products<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#How_to_Set_Up_a_Bamboo_Furniture_Manufacturing_Unit\" >How to Set Up a Bamboo Furniture Manufacturing Unit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Step_1_Land_and_Infrastructure\" >Step 1: Land and Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Step_2_Machinery_and_Equipment\" >Step 2: Machinery and Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Step_3_Raw_Material_Sourcing\" >Step 3: Raw Material Sourcing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Build_a_profitable_business_with_the_right_idea\" >Build a profitable business with the right idea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Step_4_Licenses_and_Regulatory_Approvals\" >Step 4: Licenses and Regulatory Approvals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Step_5_Timeline\" >Step 5: Timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Step_6_Team\" >Step 6: Team<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Table_2_Capital_Investment_Breakdown_for_a_Mid-Scale_Bamboo_Furniture_Unit\" >Table 2: Capital Investment Breakdown for a Mid-Scale Bamboo Furniture Unit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Financial_Snapshot_What_the_Numbers_Look_Like\" >Financial Snapshot: What the Numbers Look Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Table_3_Government_Schemes_%E2%80%94_Eligibility_and_Benefit_for_Bamboo_Furniture_Units\" >Table 3: Government Schemes \u2014 Eligibility and Benefit for Bamboo Furniture Units<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Related_Article_Bamboo_Charcoal_for_a_Healthier_Future_Business_Ideas_Market_Opportunity_Startup_Guide\" >Related Article: Bamboo Charcoal for a Healthier Future: Business Ideas, Market Opportunity &amp; Startup Guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#ENTREPRENEUR_SPOTLIGHT\" >ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Planning_Your_Unit_Where_to_Get_a_Detailed_Project_Report\" >Planning Your Unit: Where to Get a Detailed Project Report<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#What_to_Do_Next_%E2%80%94_Right_Now\" >What to Do Next \u2014 Right Now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/bamboo-furniture-manufacturing\/#Data_Sources_References\" >Data Sources &amp; References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Number_That_Changes_Everything\"><\/span><strong>The Number That Changes Everything<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the railway station, the price of bamboo is \u20b95\u20137 per kg in Manipur. The same kg is used to make furniture and sold in the European Union for the equivalent of \u20b9180\u2013220. This is not a rounding error. It&#8217;s a 40x value multiplication in the middle of a forest that represents over 34% of the geographical area of the state.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/fsi.nic.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forest Survey of India<\/a>, there are an estimated 13.96 million hectares of bamboo bearing area in India which is the second largest bamboo resource in the world after China. But for decades it remained largely unused except in low-margin craft exports, for hand-to-mouth rural livelihoods, and the occasional artisan co-operative selling at a state emporium for \u20b9400 per piece.<\/p>\n<p>All that is changing. Today&#8217;s new breed of foundresses from the Northeast, especially Manipur, Mizoram and Assam, are using bamboo as a raw material asset instead of forest product. They are constructing manufacturing units, obtaining export certificates, participating in international trade fairs and even asking for prices that even your domestic bamboo traders would find it hard to believe. It&#8217;s here, it&#8217;s now, and it&#8217;s still way under-populated.<\/p>\n<p>It is meant to be a guide into that space: with the numbers, the available government schemes, and a workable financial model.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_This_Book_Bamboo_Plantation_and_Utilization_Handbook\"><\/span>Explore This Book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/bamboo-plantation-utilization-handbook\/isbn-9788178331508\/zb,,18b3e,a,0,0,a\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bamboo Plantation and Utilization Handbook<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Gap_India_Imports_What_It_Can_Grow\"><\/span><strong>The Gap: India Imports What It Can Grow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The paradox of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/green-business-ideas-entrepreneurs\/\">Indian bamboo economy<\/a>. India is one of the leading countries in the production of raw bamboo. However, India has a high demand for bamboo furniture, flooring and composite products on regular basis, mainly from China and Vietnam where processing capacity is less in India.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/commerce.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/a> figures, the import of bamboo products into India is in hundreds of crores of rupees and the export earnings from bamboo and cane products are far less than that of China. The total value of bamboo exports to China is more than USD 2.5 billion per year. Despite the similar raw material reserves, India earns less than USD 500 million.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not a shortage of raw material. The problem is:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Processing gap: <\/strong>There is no value addition to the bamboo in Northeast India; most is sold as round bamboo to outside traders.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Certification gap:<\/strong> The demand for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified furniture or equivalent has been growing among furniture buyers in Europe, the US and Japan. This is something that most Northeast producers don&#8217;t have, and it is what excludes them from selling premium products.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Gap in access to markets:<\/strong> First generation entrepreneurs lack linkages with B2B buyers, export houses and networks of trade fairs in tribal areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Finance gap:<\/strong> The bamboo processing unit needs to invest in \u20b925 lakh to \u20b980 lakh, which is not too difficult if the right government schemes are tapped, but it&#8217;s difficult if the entrepreneur heads to commercial banks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Underutilised States include: Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. These states together represent more than 60% of the diversity of bamboo species in India, according to the National Bamboo Mission, but a larger than proportionate revenue from the finished bamboo products.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_1_State-Wise_Bamboo_Resource_Processing_Status_Export_Potential\"><\/span><strong>Table 1: State-Wise Bamboo Resource, Processing Status &amp; Export Potential<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Bamboo Area (Lakh Ha)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Key Species<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Processing Units (Est.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Export Readiness<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Manipur<\/td>\n<td>3.10<\/td>\n<td>Muli, Pecha, Nalduma<\/td>\n<td>~120 small units<\/td>\n<td>Medium \u2014 growing fast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mizoram<\/td>\n<td>2.80<\/td>\n<td>Muli, Rawthing<\/td>\n<td>~90 small units<\/td>\n<td>Medium \u2014 FSC emerging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Assam<\/td>\n<td>2.40<\/td>\n<td>Bajal, Jati<\/td>\n<td>~200 units<\/td>\n<td>High \u2014 established market<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tripura<\/td>\n<td>1.60<\/td>\n<td>Talla, Muli<\/td>\n<td>~80 units<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nagaland<\/td>\n<td>1.20<\/td>\n<td>Wabo, Phulwa<\/td>\n<td>~40 units<\/td>\n<td>Low \u2014 high potential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Arunachal Pradesh<\/td>\n<td>1.80<\/td>\n<td>Dendrocalamus, Bambusa<\/td>\n<td>~30 units<\/td>\n<td>Low \u2014 nascent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Odisha<\/td>\n<td>0.90<\/td>\n<td>Dendrocalamus strictus<\/td>\n<td>~150 units<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Is_the_Right_Moment_to_Enter\"><\/span><strong>Why This Is the Right Moment to Enter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Policy tailwind: <\/strong>Bamboo was included in the Indian Forest Act and, as part of this amendment, was reclassified as a non-forest produce, eliminating the requirement to obtain transit permits for bamboo from private land. This was a key regulatory hurdle that has held up supply chains in the past. Some states such as Mizoram and Manipur have revised their own forest legislations to meet the requirements. The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has bamboo-based processing units under the <a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.da.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Bamboo Mission (NBM)<\/a> subject to eligibility with a grant of up to 50% of project cost.<\/p>\n<p><strong>European Union demand: <\/strong>Going green with furniture products has resulted in a favorable demand for eco-certified furniture products from the European Union. German and Dutch furniture importers are very active in looking for alternate sources to China and the cost structure of the furniture made in Northeast is competitive to China. The total furniture export industry in India is valued around USD 1.4 billion of which the bamboo and cane furniture sector is developing better than the wooden furniture sector, according to<a href=\"https:\/\/epch.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Access to certification:<\/strong> The process of certification for small producers was once complex and costly but is now available in group certification models, where a producer association is certified as a whole and the annual cost of certification is shared among its members, which is around \u20b93\u20138 lakh.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_Full_Project_Details_Bamboo_and_Bamboo_Products_Value-Added_Bamboo_Products\"><\/span>View Full Project Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-projects-reports\/profiles\/bamboo-bamboo-products-value-added-bamboo-products\/z,,c8,0,a\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bamboo and Bamboo Products, Value-Added Bamboo Products<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The following schemes apply to a direct purpose of the government:<\/p>\n<p><strong>PMEGP (Prime Minister&#8217;s Employment Generation Programme): <\/strong>Subsidy of 25-35% in project cost for manufacturing unit of \u20b950 lakh. Applied through KVIC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEC (North East Council) Grants: <\/strong>North East Council is providing infrastructure and project grants for Northeast States for processing units, cold storage and market infrastructure. Significantly underutilised by bamboo entrepreneurs. Accessed via necouncil.nic.in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DONER Scheme (Ministry of Development of North East Region): <\/strong>Offers capital assistance in the form of projects to the industrial and agri-processing units in the Eight Sister States. Ministry of Development of North East Region, <a href=\"https:\/\/mdoner.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mdoner.gov.in<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CGTMSE: <\/strong>Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises \u2013 for loans up to \u20b92 crore for manufacturing units without collateral.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8774\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8774\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T191449.285.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboo furniture manufacturing business in India with machinery, government subsidies and export opportunities\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T191449.285.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T191449.285-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T191449.285-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T191449.285-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T191449.285-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T191449.285-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T191449.285-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T191449.285-1140x1710.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bamboo furniture manufacturing offers strong profit potential through value-added processing, government support and export opportunities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_a_Bamboo_Furniture_Manufacturing_Unit\"><\/span><strong>How to Set Up a Bamboo Furniture Manufacturing Unit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a step-by-step process for a first time Founder who is developing a mid-scale unit, engaged in both Domestic wholesale and export business.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Land_and_Infrastructure\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Land and Infrastructure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3000 to 5000 sq ft of covered area per month for 500 to 800 pieces of furniture is a minimum requirement. The rent for land lease in an industrial estate in Northeast India is \u20b98-15 per sq ft per month (under state government MSME schemes). A shed with a concrete floor, proper ventilation for bamboo treatment and a small covered yard for the storage of raw material is enough for a beginning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Machinery_and_Equipment\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Machinery and Equipment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Core machinery required:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bamboo splitting machine: <\/strong>\u20b91.2\u20132 lakh. Transitions the stem into narrow strips suitable for making frames.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost of bamboo straightening and treatment unit:<\/strong> \u20b91.5\u20133 lakh. Important for durability \u2014 without treatment, bamboo with its use will have a functional life of 2-5 years, while bamboo treated with proper processing can last for 15-20 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jigging and assembly tables are priced at \u20b980000 <\/strong>\u2013 1.5 lakh. Consistency of dimensions is achieved with custom jigs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finishing and lacquering of station: <\/strong>\u20b9 1-2 lakh. Essential for surface finish in export.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drying kiln (optional at start): <\/strong>\u20b94-8 lakh. Required for high volume export production.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Raw_Material_Sourcing\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Raw Material Sourcing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best species for bamboo furniture are Dendrocalamus strict us (Calcutta bamboo), Bamboos balcooa and the Phyllostachys species. Sourcing options:<\/p>\n<p>Primary sourcing: from farmers directly to farmer producer organisation (FPO) or cooperative \u2014 allows for elimination of traders&#8217; margins and provides traceability for FSC certification. The FPOs of bamboo are functioning in Manipur, Mizoram and Assam. FPOs of bamboo are currently existing in Manipur, Mizoram and Assam.<\/p>\n<p>Secondary sourcing: Treated round bamboo is provided by the secondary sources like state forest development corporation in Assam and Tripura. The price of the rate depends on the species and diameter of the culm, and ranges from Rs. 8 to Rs. 18 per culm.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_a_profitable_business_with_the_right_idea\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Build a profitable business with the right idea<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Licenses_and_Regulatory_Approvals\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Licenses and Regulatory Approvals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Udyam Registration <\/strong>\u2013 Free online at udyamregistration.gov.in \u2013 Benefit of MSME scheme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GST Registration:<\/strong> The furniture industry is classified as a 12% goods and services tax. Registration at gst.gov.in.<\/p>\n<p>Need to have a factory license if using 10+ workers with power. State Labour Department.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pollution NOC: <\/strong>Better to get it for bamboo than for the wood and chemical industries as it is considered as a Green Category industry by Central Pollution Control Board \u2014 NOC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IEC (Import Export Code): <\/strong>This code is necessary for exports. Issued by DGFT. Processing time: 3-5 working days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FSC Certification: <\/strong>To strengthen the premium markets in Europe and USA. The cost of group certification is around \u20b93.00 to \u20b98.00 lakh per year for an association and \u20b96.00 to \u20b912.00 lakh per year for individual certification. Timeline: 6\u20139 months.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Timeline\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Timeline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Time for registration to first production: 3\u20134 months for a unit that is not certified by FSC. Certification will take an additional 6-9 months. Participating in a trade fair can be a step in the process of acquiring customers for B2B, but certification does not need to be complete; many buyers pre-qualify suppliers and co-develop certification.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Team\"><\/span><strong>Step 6: Team<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start-up personnel required: 1 production supervisor (preferably someone who is familiar with carpentry\/bamboo crafting), 4-6 skilled artisans (locally available in most districts in the Northeast), 1 quality controller and 1 individual who has experience in exports and documentation. Start-up personnel: 8-10.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_2_Capital_Investment_Breakdown_for_a_Mid-Scale_Bamboo_Furniture_Unit\"><\/span><strong>Table 2: Capital Investment Breakdown for a Mid-Scale Bamboo Furniture Unit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cost Head<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Minimum (\u20b9)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Optimum (\u20b9)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Land\/Shed (lease, 3 yrs)<\/td>\n<td>2,40,000<\/td>\n<td>5,40,000<\/td>\n<td>Industrial estate lease, NE states<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Core Machinery<\/td>\n<td>5,50,000<\/td>\n<td>11,00,000<\/td>\n<td>Splitting, treatment, assembly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Drying Kiln<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>6,00,000<\/td>\n<td>Optional at startup; needed for exports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Raw Material (3-month stock)<\/td>\n<td>3,00,000<\/td>\n<td>6,00,000<\/td>\n<td>Bamboo culms + treatment chemicals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Working Capital (wages, utilities)<\/td>\n<td>2,40,000<\/td>\n<td>4,80,000<\/td>\n<td>3-month operating buffer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FSC Certification<\/td>\n<td>3,00,000<\/td>\n<td>6,00,000<\/td>\n<td>Group cert option reduces cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Trade Fair &amp; Marketing<\/td>\n<td>1,50,000<\/td>\n<td>3,00,000<\/td>\n<td>IIGF Delhi + 1 export fair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Contingency (10%)<\/td>\n<td>1,78,000<\/td>\n<td>4,22,000<\/td>\n<td>Standard buffer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TOTAL<\/td>\n<td>\u20b919,58,000<\/td>\n<td>\u20b946,42,000<\/td>\n<td>Scale determines total<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Note: PMEGP subsidy of 25\u201335% of project cost can reduce net founder investment to \u20b913\u201330 lakh at respective scales. CGTMSE covers collateral-free loans for the balance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Snapshot_What_the_Numbers_Look_Like\"><\/span><strong>Financial Snapshot: What the Numbers Look Like<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following estimates are for a medium-sized unit manufacturing mostly chairs, stools and side tables for domestic wholesale and export, and at steady state (after month 7 following setup).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Capital expenditure<\/strong> of \u20b920 to 46 lakh (refer Table 2 above).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monthly operating cost: <\/strong>\u20b92.8\u20134.2 lakh, covering raw material (\u20b91.2\u20131.8 lakh), wages for 8\u201310 staff (\u20b980,000\u20131.2 lakh), utilities and consumables (\u20b940,000\u201360,000), and packaging\/logistics (\u20b940,000\u201360,000).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Revenue at 60% capacity: <\/strong>Making about 300-480 units\/month. Depending on the market mix, the monthly revenue ranges from \u20b95.4 lakh (domestic wholesale) to \u20b921.6 lakh (export) with an average selling price of \u20b91,800 and \u20b94,500 per piece respectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Revenue at 100% capacity:<\/strong> \u20b99-36 lakh\/month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gross margin:<\/strong> 42-58% (depends on export-dominant mix and species\/finish type).<\/p>\n<p><strong>A net margin of 18-24 % can be achieved <\/strong>at full capacity with a split in exports to domestic revenue of 60:40.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The payback period <\/strong>is 28\u201338 months at 60% capacity utilisation, and 18\u201324 months if exports are determined by month 9.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_3_Government_Schemes_%E2%80%94_Eligibility_and_Benefit_for_Bamboo_Furniture_Units\"><\/span><strong>Table 3: Government Schemes \u2014 Eligibility and Benefit for Bamboo Furniture Units<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scheme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Administering Body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Max Benefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Where to Apply<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>PMEGP<\/td>\n<td>KVIC \/ KVIB<\/td>\n<td>35% subsidy on project cost (rural)<\/td>\n<td>New manufacturing unit, \u20b950 L max project<\/td>\n<td>kvic.org.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>National Bamboo Mission<\/td>\n<td>Min. of Agriculture<\/td>\n<td>50% of project cost grant<\/td>\n<td>Bamboo processing, NE states priority<\/td>\n<td>nbm.nic.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NEC Capital Grant<\/td>\n<td>North East Council<\/td>\n<td>Up to 90% for infra projects<\/td>\n<td>NE state entrepreneurs &amp; cooperatives<\/td>\n<td>necouncil.nic.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DONER Scheme<\/td>\n<td>Ministry of DoNER<\/td>\n<td>Project-based capital grant<\/td>\n<td>Units in 8 NE states<\/td>\n<td>mdoner.gov.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CGTMSE<\/td>\n<td>SIDBI \/ Scheduled Banks<\/td>\n<td>Collateral-free loan up to \u20b92 Cr<\/td>\n<td>Udyam-registered MSMEs<\/td>\n<td>cgtmse.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MUDRA (Tarun)<\/td>\n<td>Commercial Banks<\/td>\n<td>Loan up to \u20b910 lakh<\/td>\n<td>Micro enterprises, no collateral<\/td>\n<td>mudra.org.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Startup India Seed Fund<\/td>\n<td>DPIIT<\/td>\n<td>Up to \u20b920 lakh grant<\/td>\n<td>DPIIT-recognised startups<\/td>\n<td>startupindia.gov.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgtmse.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CGTMSE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Article_Bamboo_Charcoal_for_a_Healthier_Future_Business_Ideas_Market_Opportunity_Startup_Guide\"><\/span>Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/bamboo-charcoal-natures-black-gold-to-a-healthier-cleaner-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bamboo Charcoal for a Healthier Future: Business Ideas, Market Opportunity &amp; Startup Guide<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ENTREPRENEUR_SPOTLIGHT\"><\/span><strong>ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lalnundanga Sailo | Mizoram | Scale: \u20b91.2 Cr Annual Revenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With 18 lakh rupees including subsidy of \u20b97 lakh from PMEGP, Lalnundanga launched a bamboo furniture enterprise in Aizawl district. He sells 60% of his output to an export house in Kolkata which exports to buyers in Netherlands and Denmark. His one take-home from the course: \u2018Don&#8217;t be afraid to be FSC certified, even if it hurts in year one. It is a good way to double your realised price and European buyers put an end to bargain once you get it. There are 11 employees in his unit, who are all from his home village.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_Your_Unit_Where_to_Get_a_Detailed_Project_Report\"><\/span><strong>Planning Your Unit: Where to Get a Detailed Project Report<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A detailed project report (DPR) is a document that includes plant layout, specifications of machinery, raw material requirement, financial projections and market analysis in a format that lenders and government scheme administrators want to see before entering in to a bank, government scheme or an equity investor. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS)<\/a> design NE-state-specific scheme mapping and plant layout for bamboo product manufacturing unit and carry out techno-economic feasibility studies and complete DPRs. Their reports range from input-output ratios to break-even analysis at various levels of capacity \u2014 just the sort of detail a first-time founder would need when going into the bank. More resources, market reports and industry guide available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\">entrepreneurindia.co<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe title=\"Bamboo-Based Activated Carbon Manufacturing |Production of Activated Carbon from Natural Sources.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Je4aY2c3naQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_Next_%E2%80%94_Right_Now\"><\/span><strong>What to Do Next \u2014 Right Now<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cease to wait for the bamboo market to develop. It&#8217;s developing around you, and the founders who come in the next 18 months will occupy those market spots that will be hard to beat in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The one thing you can do this week that will help you the most is to register for Udyam Registration (it is free and only takes 20 minutes at <a href=\"https:\/\/udyamregistration.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">udyamregistration.gov.in<\/a>) and then request a preliminary project report from NPCS for the bamboo furniture project at the scale you are looking at. This report is the basis for negotiation with all banks, the scheme office and trade fair organizer you contact. If you don&#8217;t do this, you are asking institutions to follow your gut. It&#8217;s giving them a plan that will make money.<\/p>\n<p>This is the forest. There is a demand for it. Under-spending on the schemes. What really has room to grow is the difference between those three facts, and the willingness of the founders to fill it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><b>FAQ<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1. What\u2019s the minimum investment required for a bamboo furniture unit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A decent small-scale unit could begin from INR 19-25 lakhs inclusive of machines, stock of raw material, lease, working capital. With a PMEGP subsidy of 25-35 % on project cost, the cash you require may range from INR 12-18 lakhs only for actual investment. The balance quantity may be availed through loans from bank without collateral which would be backed by MUDRA and CGTMSE scheme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2. Which are the licenses to acquire before beginning production?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To at least get started: Udyam Registration, GST registration and obtain a Pollution NOC from state pollution control board (Bamboo industry is green category). You\u2019ll require an IEC code from DGFT in case you export. For more than 10 labourers used with electricity driven machines you will want a factory licence. FSC certification will not be mandatory in the first place but crucial if exporting to the west.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3. What is a good supply chain resource of raw bamboo?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Northeast of India, you can source directly from bamboos FPO&#8217;s (Farmer producer organisations). These have to registered with the National Bamboo Mission and give a fair deal with traceability that can be leveraged for FSC certification and saves any commission that you pay to traders. The State Forest development corporations in Assam as well as Tripura Bamboo Mission also supply at a fixed cost. Don\u2019t attempt sourcing from any sort of an open market when looking for FSC certification due to traceability requirement in the certification protocol.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4. What kind of profit percentages to anticipate?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can realistically expect a gross profit margin between 42% to 58%, that depends largely on the number of SKUs and what % you do to the exports market. Net profit margin is more realistic as 18-24% with an export focus of 60-40 (exports-domestics) with a unit working at optimum level. 100% export-oriented units which are FSC certified can expect to earn at higher ends of this bracket. Wholesale to retailers at local level expect around 15-19% net margin only.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5. Which govt. Schemes are relevant for bamboos entrepreneurs at northeast India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Among the more accessible ones are National Bamboo mission, which offers 50 % Grant on Project Cost (North East state&#8217;s got preference on this scheme), NEC Capital Grant, which could be 90 % grant for infrastructure projects on the Northeast region of India, Donner Scheme (which can be a capital grant for NE state industrial units) as well as PMEGP. Many entrepreneurs are unaware of the two most promising schemes i.e. NEC and Donner. Contact your local district industries centre for a comprehensive list as well as a guide on how to apply for them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q6. How do you help new entrepreneurs at this industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Niir project consultancy services<\/a> we provide comprehensive DPR\u2019s (Detailed Project report\u2019s) for any of bamboo product related manufacturing industries. Our reports include a detailed blueprint of the plant setup including machinery specification, operational plant layout, financial projections and mapping to government schemes for loans and grants in the same report. Banks and government bodies are often looking for this format for approval. For current industry trends and guides visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\">entrepreneurindia.co<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Sources_References\"><\/span><strong>Data Sources &amp; References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fsi.nic.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forest Survey of India \u2014 Bamboo Resources Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mdoner.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Development of North East Region (DONER)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/epch.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgtmse.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CGTMSE \u2014 Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for MSEs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIIR Project Consultancy Services (NPCS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\">Entrepreneur India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bamboo Furniture Manufacturing Business The Number That Changes Everything At the railway station, the price of bamboo is \u20b95\u20137 per kg in Manipur. The same kg is used to make furniture and sold in the European Union for the equivalent of \u20b9180\u2013220. This is not a rounding error. It&#8217;s a 40x value multiplication in the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":8773,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard","override":[{"template":"2","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"topbottom","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_share_counter":"1","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"0","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"0","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"1","show_popup_post":"1","show_comment_section":"1","number_popup_post":"1","show_author_box":"1","show_post_related":"0","show_inline_post_related":"0"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-500","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0","subtitle":"The journey of indigenous resources from forest village to international trade fairs \u2013 how to make it scalable start-up IP."},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_paywall_metabox":{"paragraph_limit":"2","enable_premium_post":"0","enable_free_post":"0","override_paragraph_limit":"0","enable_preview_post":"0","enable_preview_video":"0"},"jnews_override_counter":{"view_counter_number":"0","share_counter_number":"0","like_counter_number":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1223,1081,1231],"tags":[2382,2384,2381,2386,2383,2385],"class_list":["post-8772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eco-friendly-sustainable-business","category-manufacturing-business-ideas","category-msme-small-scale-industries","tag-bamboo-furniture-business","tag-bamboo-furniture-business-plan","tag-bamboo-furniture-manufacturing-business-in-india","tag-bamboo-furniture-manufacturing-project-report","tag-bamboo-furniture-manufacturing-unit","tag-bamboo-furniture-startup-india"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8772","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8772"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8772\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8775,"href":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8772\/revisions\/8775"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8772"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}