Namkeen (savory snacks) is one of the most popular and fast growing food segments in India. A Namkeen manufacturing unit involves processing ingredients such as gram flour, pulses, rice flakes, edible oil, spices, and condiments to produce a variety of traditional Indian snacks like bhujia, sev, chivda, dal moth, farsan, and mixture. The process generally includes mixing raw materials, dough preparation, extrusion or shaping, deep frying or baking, seasoning, cooling, and packaging. Namkeens are consumed daily in households, restaurants, tea stalls, and offices, and also have a strong presence in gift packs and festive markets. With rising urbanization, changing lifestyles, and demand for ready to eat snacks, the Namkeen industry has become highly profitable. Setting up a Namkeen manufacturing unit provides a steady income opportunity for small, medium, and large scale entrepreneurs, with scope for brand building and expansion into domestic as well as export markets.