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  • How to Start an Oxygen Cylinder Plant Business In India? (Complete Guide)

    The Covid-19 pandemic taught us the importance of oxygen in our life. People were yearning for the most underrated thing, especially during the second wave of the pandemic in India. Somehow that underestimation resulted in hundreds of deaths in the country. The devastating display of what shortage of oxygen can do was seen all over the media during the second wave and honestly, it was heart-wrenching.

    Any kind of beginning of a business depends on the demand or potential of that thing in the market. Saving lives is a noble deed, so what’s better than starting a business, which can saves lives, literally. The Covid-19 creates a huge demand for oxygen cylinders in the market, mostly in hospitals. So, starting an oxygen cylinder plant in a country that is in need of it, seems to be a good idea.

    Although to follow up on this plan is a lot of work. So, let’s dive into the matter and find out how to start an Oxygen cylinder plant business in India.

    “Business is all about solving people’s problems – at a profit.”

    ― Paul Marsden

    Things that are needed for an Oxygen Cylinder Plant
    Equipment’s Needed for an Oxygen Cylinder Plant
    Things To Keep In Mind before starting an Oxygen Cylinder Plant
    Transportation of Oxygen Cylinder Plant
    License Needed For Oxygen Cylinder Plant Business
    How to Market your Oxygen Cylinder Plant Business
    FAQ

    Things that are needed for an Oxygen Cylinder Plant

    The Covid-19 pandemic may seem the reason but other than that there are other health-related issues that people suffer from, which can only be solved by oxygen cylinders. It can actually bring a ‘breath’ of relief, so the need for it has become more significant now. Following things are required for the business. First and foremost, a proper business plan is required to start with the business. The following things are what is needed.

    Proper Training

    Before indulging in this business, one needs to learn a lot of things, which include safety procedures. A proper training program will help in understanding the key details, that’ll be an asset in the future. It includes the positives, negatives and the risk that involved in this business.

    Investment

    Investment is one of the most if not the most important things that is needed for any kind of business. If someone wants to start an oxygen plant, at least ₹30 to ₹35 Lakhs is needed for the setup of the plant, so that it can deliver up to 24 cylinders every day. A proper location is also needed to construct the plant. It is not a small business, so naturally, a heavy amount is needed from the very first.

    Manufacturing

    To get a general idea, the manufacturer of a cylinder of oxygen should be contacted. They will provide the proper instruction from A to Z. i.e. from the manufacturing of oxygen in the plant to the filling of the cylinder with oxygen.

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    Equipment’s Needed for an Oxygen Cylinder Plant

    Some extra equipment is needed for the entire setup of the plant. These equipment’s will help in getting pure oxygen instead of harmful materials, they are:

    • PLC Control Panel
    • Vacuum Chambers
    • Glass Chambers
    • Injector wells
    • Solid State generators

    Apart from all these, some other machinery are also needed in the cylinders, they are:

    • Oxygen Mask
    • Cannula
    • Pressure Gauge
    • Flowmeter
    • Other things to fit the system altogether

    Proper installation of every piece of equipment is necessary for the entire plant to avoid the oxygen from getting polluted.

    Which logistic startups are helping deliver oxygen cylinders in India
    Many Logistic companies and Startups have came forward to deliver oxygen cylinders as there is an oxygen crisis going in the country.
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    Things To Keep In Mind before starting an Oxygen Cylinder Plant

    Just because someone wants to open an oxygen cylinder plant, they can, it’s not that simple. Some additional rules are necessary to be followed:

    1. All rules and regulations are to be maintained while dealing with oxygen cylinders and their supply.

    2. The oxygen in the gas cylinder has to be pure.

    3. It must not contain any toxins or other chemical elements that can be harmful.

    4. The oxygen has to be clean and pollution-free.

    Transportation of Oxygen Cylinder Plant

    The supply of oxygen will be mainly for medical uses and industry purposes. So while transferring them to hospitals or any medical center, special attention needs to be given. Oxygen in the cylinder is kept at high pressure, so the vehicle that’ll be used to transport the cylinders must be careful enough to avoid cylinders colliding with each other. If proper steps are not taken, it can cause an explosion. You should also review the Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Transport Standards before transporting oxygen cylinders.

    License Needed For Oxygen Cylinder Plant Business

    As it is related to medical business, it surely needs some special permission:

    • Permission from the local board of the location the business will be set up is needed.
    • Incorporation Laws of the state must be scrutinized to know the rules of starting a legal and proper business. Also you need to register your business before you start your business.

    How to Market your Oxygen Cylinder Plant Business

    In any kind of business, marketing is important. Without marketing, a business can never flourish. Although it is a time where oxygen cylinder has huge demand, still marketing is important, to achieve a great number of profits. Some of the methods for advertising are:

    • Handing out flyers containing information about your oxygen plant to the people.
    • Contacting local media to get their presence known among the targeted customers.
    • Making the business presence felt on social media by posting about itself.

    Conclusion

    To start an oxygen cylinder manufacturing plant in recent times, can be beneficial as the second wave of the Covid-19 leads to a shortage of oxygen all over the country. It is a good time to provide quality products to the people in need.  A business that can save people while gaining profits for itself is surely an interesting and better option than just sitting and watching people suffer. One just needs to take a brave step and follow all the rules that can lead to a safe start of a business. It will do the noble job of saving lives and also will help in earning millions.

    FAQ

    Is Investing on an Oxygen Cylinder Plant profitable in India?

    Yes, Investing in an oxygen cylinder plant can be quite profitable as the demand for oxygen cylinders is not ending soon.

    What is the Cost of an Oxygen Cylinder?

    The minimum cost of a 10.2 Litre of oxygen cylinder is ₹4500 and the maximum is ₹6500.

    Which Company makes Oxygen Cylinders In India?

    National Oxygen Limited, Axcel Gases, and Swastik Synergy Engineering Private Limited are some of the top oxygen manufacturers in India.

  • Logistic startups that are helping deliver oxygen cylinders in India

    “Not all heroes wear capes”, this saying was realized when Indian Logistics companies started pitching in to meet the shortage of oxygen during the Covid crisis. It is not possible to set up new oxygen plants or expand the old ones in a limited time. That’s why the focus had to be shifted to logistics.

    During the first wave, the demand for oxygen went north from 700 MTPD (Metric tonnes per day) to 2,800 MTPD. The second wave launched it even higher to 5000 MTPD. This puts immense pressure on local bodies to deliver the requirement on time.

    In this case, logistics entrepreneurs have come out as saviours. They are working were both solely and in collaboration with government bodies and international firms to meet the rising demand.

    Below is the List of logistics companies that are helping deliver oxygen cylinders in this oxygen crisis:

    Delhivery
    Mahindra Logistics
    Loginext
    FAQ

    Delhivery

    Gurugram based unicorn startup, Delhivery has been contributing to meet the supply of oxygen cylinders. The CEO of Delhivery, Sahil Barua, seeks help from international firms while he plans to import oxygen from countries like China. The company is reaching out to people through social media to provide logistics support.

    Chartered flights brought in oxygen cylinders on April 28 and April 30 from Shanghai to Delhi. Nitin Goyal promises to provide end-to-end support to anyone who asks for it. He provided his email, i.e., nitin.goyal@delhivery.com, where the requester can provide the details of volume and address

    “We are flying charters into India with oxygen concentrators and other essential supplies and can build more capacity on demand.”  – Sahil Barua, CEO Delhivery

    A group of Gurugram based startup founders launched, “Mission Oxygen”, to meet the oxygen demand. They managed to raise 4.60 crores and aim to reach the target of 5 crore INR to deliver 3000 oxygen cylinders. The mission was funded by many businessmen and Bollywood celebrities.

    The situation has gone so bad that patients and even doctors have resorted to social media to ask for help. In the scenario, government bodies have been proved to be unprepared. The startups on the other hand are well equipped with their advanced technology and measures that can provide valuable solutions. They gather funds and quickly put them to use.

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    Mahindra Logistics

    Amidst the havoc, Mahindra Logistics has emerged as another saviour as it launched, “Oxygen on Wheels” (O2W). They aim to deliver oxygen all around Mumbai to meet the shortage of oxygen.

    Maharashtra is among the topmost affected states where the oxygen demand has sky-rocketed. Mahindra deployed over 100 vehicles in Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Pimpri Chichwad, Chakan, Nasik, and Nagpur.

    The company has partnered with administration and local government bodies to fight this battle. Mahindra plans to supply oxygen in Delhi too. Since the condition is worsening and effective distribution becomes crucial, it is also planning to deliver oxygen directly to the homes of the patients where the condition is critical.

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    Loginext

    Loginext is Mumbai based logistics startup that has also pitched in the meet the demand. It plans on collaborating with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to deliver oxygen cylinders to the needy. It has also collaborated with over 50 delivery platforms to launch an oxygen-delivering service.

    Dhruvil Sanghvi, CEO of Loginext understands that the bigger problem lies in distribution rather than the supply. That’s why they are working with local government bodies to ease the distribution.

    Indian Air Force has also been lifting and delivering oxygen cylinders and other medical supplies. They are even lifting medical staff from different places and bringing them to required locations. Till now they’ve managed to lift cylinders from Bangkok, China, Singapore, and UAE to help the country in this crisis.

    FAQ

    How is oxygen delivered at home?

    Oxygen is usually delivered to home as compressed oxygen gas or as Liquid oxygen.

    Do oxygen concentrators run out of oxygen?

    Oxygen concentrators does not run out of oxygen.

    Can I import oxygen concentrator to India?

    The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the finance ministry to consider exempting oxygen concentrators imported by individuals for personal use from integrated goods and services tax.

    Conclusion

    As India battles with the second Covid wave, we are faced with an ever-present logistics problem. But these companies with the help of others have proved that where there’s a will, there’s a way. While they continue to distribute oxygen, we can contribute by staying at home and following guidelines.