How much does Pre-Feasibility Study cost in India 2026?

KAMRIT's published starting price for Pre-Feasibility Study is ₹1,29,899. Pricing is fixed-fee with no hidden charges. Government fees are extra and disclosed separately. The exact fee depends on scope, state, and any add-ons. See the package cards on this page for tiered options.

What documents will KAMRIT need for Pre-Feasibility Study?

KAMRIT shares a precise checklist on the kickoff call within one business day of your enquiry. Typical documents include identity and address proof of the directors or principal officer, business address proof, and any service-specific supporting documents.

How long does Pre-Feasibility Study take?

Timelines depend on regulator processing. KAMRIT initiates filings within one business day of receiving complete documents and tracks every notification. For most India-based filings the end-to-end timeline is 7 to 21 working days.

Does KAMRIT serve clients outside Delhi and Noida?

Yes. KAMRIT serves clients across India and globally. The team is headquartered at 1372, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110006 and at 4th Floor, C130, Sector 2, Noida 201301 (Uttar Pradesh), with engagement teams across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune.

Can KAMRIT also handle ongoing compliance after Pre-Feasibility Study?

Yes. KAMRIT supports the entire compliance lifecycle. Most clients move to a fixed-fee monthly retainer covering GST, TDS, ROC, payroll, PF, ESI, and FEMA after their initial registration is complete.

Is the pricing all-inclusive?

KAMRIT's professional fee is fixed and transparent. Government statutory fees, stamp duty, and any third-party costs (notarisation, valuation reports, etc.) are extra and disclosed before work starts.

How do I get started with Pre-Feasibility Study?

Send your enquiry through our contact form. A senior KAMRIT expert reviews it within one business day and replies with a precise document checklist and a fixed-fee quote.

Pre-Feasibility Study in India 2026

Pre-Feasibility Study from KAMRIT. Senior expert accountability, transparent fixed-fee pricing, 100% online delivery across India.

You have a business idea burning in your head. But before you invest capital, sign a lease, or hire your first employee, you need to know whether the regulatory environment will actually let you operate. India in 2026 has over 1,500 compliance requirements across central and state governments. Without a structured pre-feasibility study, entrepreneurs routinely discover too late that their chosen sector requires RBI approval, a specific licence under the FSSAI Act 2006, foreign equity caps under FEMA, or environmental clearance under the Environment Protection Act 1986. KAMRIT Financial Services LLP delivers a comprehensive Pre-Feasibility Study that maps your proposed business model against every applicable central and state regulatory threshold. Our team of company secretaries and regulatory consultants examines sector-specific eligibility, FDI restrictions under the current Consolidated FDI Policy, licence thresholds under the relevant Act, and state-level approvals required in your target operating jurisdiction. We deliver a structured report with a clear go/no-go recommendation, a regulatory roadmap, and an estimated compliance cost envelope. Starting at Rs 1,29,899, the study gives you the factual foundation for a sound incorporation or investment decision.

What is Pre-Feasibility Study in India 2026?

A Pre-Feasibility Study is a structured regulatory and commercial assessment conducted before a business venture is formally incorporated, licensed, or funded. It is not a market research report. It is a compliance-readiness and investment-viability document that examines whether the proposed business activity can legally operate under Indian central and state frameworks. The study covers three dimensions. First, it verifies the applicable regulatory Act and determines whether the proposed activity triggers any licence or registration threshold. For instance, food manufacturing triggers mandatory FSSAI licence under Section 22 of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 read with Regulation 2.1 of the FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations 2011. Second, it maps the sectoral investment cap under the current Consolidated FDI Policy issued by DPIIT and checks whether foreign equity is permitted or restricted under the FEMA regulations. Third, it identifies state-level approvals, environmental clearances, and consent requirements under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 or the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981. KAMRIT's study is owned by our research pillar and is conducted by qualified company secretaries and sector-specific regulatory consultants. It applies to any entity planning to set up a new business, expand into a regulated sector, or receive foreign investment in India.

Who needs this

A Pre-Feasibility Study is most valuable when regulatory complexity is high or capital commitment is significant. The following conditions typically trigger the need for a structured study before incorporation or investment.

Proposed company activities fall under a licensed sector such as food processing, education, healthcare, logistics, or financial services.
Planned foreign equity investment requires review under FEMA regulations and the current Consolidated FDI Policy for sectoral caps.
Manufacturing capacity triggers environmental clearance under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification 2006 or consent from the State Pollution Control Board.
Annual projected turnover exceeds the threshold for mandatory GST registration or composition scheme eligibility under the CGST Act 2017.
Business requires a state-level trade licence,Shop Act registration under the applicable state Shops and Establishments Act, or commercial electricity connection classification.
Proposed activity involves land acquisition, conversion of agricultural land, or operation within a Special Economic Zone under the SEZ Act 2005.
Investment exceeds Rs 1 crore and triggers prior approval requirements from RBI or the relevant sectoral ministry.
Company proposes to operate in a sector with government incentive eligibility such as MSME schemes under the MSMED Act 2006, PLI Scheme, or state industrial promotion policies.
Proposed business model involves storage, distribution, or import of scheduled drugs requiring licence under Form 20, 21, or 28A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945.
IPO readiness assessment or equity fund-raise is planned within 24 months, requiring SEBI ICDR regulations compliance review.

Documents required

KAMRIT's regulatory team requires project-level and promoter-level documentation to conduct a legally accurate study. The document stack depends on your proposed business activity and ownership structure.

Aadhaar card and PAN card of all proposed directors or promoters for identity verification and MCA compatibility check.
Address proof of proposed registered office location with no-objection certificate from the property owner if leased.
Draft project report with proposed business activity description, projected turnover for three years, and capital expenditure outline.
Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association draft with object clauses aligned to the proposed activity under the Companies Act 2013.
Land documents including title deed, lease agreement, or Allotment Letter if industrial land or SEZ space is involved.
Sector-specific approvals already obtained such as LOI from the relevant state department, NOC from Pollution Control Board, or no-objection from local authority.
Financial statements of promoter entity if the proposed company is a subsidiary or joint venture of an existing business.
Board resolution or partnership firm consent in case of existing entity planning new business line under a separate incorporation.
Import-Export Code application draft or IEC holder copy if proposed activity involves cross-border trade in goods or services.
Environmental Impact Assessment application or Terms of Reference from the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority if applicable.

How KAMRIT runs it, step by step

KAMRIT executes the Pre-Feasibility Study through a structured six-stage methodology. Each stage builds the regulatory map that becomes the final deliverable.

Engagement and Scope Definition. KAMRIT's regulatory consultant conducts a 60-minute discovery call with the promoter to understand the proposed business activity, sector, capital structure, and geographic footprint. The team then issues a detailed engagement letter and defines the specific regulatory statutes, forms, and approvals that will be covered. This stage is completed within 2 working days of document receipt.
Regulatory Landscape Mapping. KAMRIT's team identifies every central regulatory trigger applicable to the proposed activity. This includes the Companies Act 2013 registration class, applicable GST threshold under CGST Act 2017 Section 22, sector-specific licence requirements under the governing Act, and FDI eligibility under FEMA and the current Consolidated FDI Policy. State-level approvals are mapped for the target operating state including Shop Act, Pollution Control Board consent, and fire department NOC. This stage takes 5 to 7 working days.
FDI and FEMA Compliance Review. If the proposed company will receive foreign equity or if any foreign technology or brand partnership is involved, KAMRIT conducts a specific FDI compliance review. This covers the sectoral cap under the relevant Press Note, automatic route versus government approval route classification, downstream investment compliance for Indian subsidiaries, and reporting requirements under FEMA 20(R). The output is a compliance verdict with applicable RBI reporting forms.
Sectoral Licence and Threshold Analysis. KAMRIT examines specific licence triggers and exemption thresholds relevant to the proposed business. For food businesses, this covers the licence threshold under FSSAI Regulation 2.1.3. For pharmaceutical distribution, this covers Form 20 or 21 requirements under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945. For education, this covers the medium of instruction and affiliation requirements under the relevant state education Act. The team documents each applicable form number, fee, and validity period. This stage takes 5 to 7 working days.
Compliance Cost and Timeline Estimation. KAMRIT prepares a regulatory cost envelope covering government fees for each required registration, estimated professional fees, stamp duty on incorporation documents, and time required at each stage. This includes SPICe+ Part A and Part B filing fees on the MCA21 portal, stamp duty as per the relevant state Stamp Act, and FSSAI licence fee based on the turnover slab under FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations 2011. The team also distinguishes KAMRIT-controlled stages from regulator-controlled stages with realistic working-day estimates.
Report Delivery and Go-No-Go Recommendation. KAMRIT delivers a structured Pre-Feasibility Report containing the regulatory map, FDI verdict, licence and threshold analysis, compliance cost envelope, and a clear go or no-go recommendation. The report includes a prioritised approval roadmap showing the critical path for incorporation and licensing. The final report is delivered within 2 working days of completing all analyses. Overall project timeline from kickoff to delivery is 18 to 25 working days.

Timeline

The Pre-Feasibility Study from KAMRIT is delivered in 18 to 25 working days from the date all required documents are received in complete form. KAMRIT controls stages 1 through 3 and 5 through 6, which together account for approximately 12 to 15 working days. Stages 2 and 4 involve regulatory research and require access to current MCA circulars, RBI master directions, and DPIIT press notes, which KAMRIT maintains in real time. The regulator-controlled waiting periods do not apply to the study itself, as no government filing is submitted at this stage. However, the study results will reveal regulator-controlled timelines for subsequent incorporation and licensing. For example, SPICe+ Part A approval on MCA21 portal typically takes 2 to 3 working days, while PAN and TAN allotment through the same form takes 1 to 2 working days. FSSAI licence processing takes 30 to 60 days for a State Licence and 60 to 90 days for a Central Licence under Regulation 2.2.1. Environmental clearance under the EIA Notification 2006 typically takes 90 to 180 days at the state level. KAMRIT's study will quantify these downstream timelines accurately based on your specific sector and state of operation. If priority delivery is required, KAMRIT offers a compressed 12 working-day timeline at a custom quoted fee.

How our pricing compares

KAMRIT's Pre-Feasibility Study starts at Rs 1,29,899 for a single-sector, single-state assessment with standard delivery in 18 to 25 working days. This fee covers regulatory mapping under the applicable central and state Acts, FDI and FEMA compliance review, sectoral licence threshold analysis, compliance cost envelope, and the structured final report with go-no-go recommendation. It does not cover government filing fees for subsequent incorporation or licence applications, stamp duty, courier charges, or third-party attestation costs. IndiaFilings charges Rs 25,000 to Rs 75,000 for a basic pre-feasibility report that covers primarily Companies Act incorporation readiness and does not include a structured FDI compliance review or sectoral licence mapping. Vakilsearch charges Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000 for an initial business feasibility note that covers entity selection but lacks the depth of regulatory trigger mapping required for regulated sectors. ClearTax charges Rs 10,000 to Rs 35,000 for a financial feasibility assessment focused on tax structuring and ITR compliance readiness, but it does not address sectoral licence thresholds, FDI policy, or state-level approval maps. LegalRaasta charges Rs 20,000 to Rs 60,000 for a company registration feasibility review, primarily covering MCA form readiness. KAMRIT's pricing reflects the comprehensive nature of the study, which is built by qualified company secretaries and sector-specific regulatory consultants rather than a template-based questionnaire. For businesses in regulated sectors such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, financial services, or any sector involving foreign investment, KAMRIT's depth of analysis justifies the premium over lower-priced alternatives that typically miss critical regulatory triggers.

Common mistakes KAMRIT avoids

Entrepreneurs often approach a feasibility assessment with the wrong expectation of what it should cover. The following mistakes are specific to the Pre-Feasibility Study stage and have led to costly delays in subsequent incorporation or licensing.

Ordering only a market study without a regulatory map and discovering too late that the proposed business activity requires RBI approval for foreign equity participation.
Assuming a small initial scale exempts the business from sectoral licence requirements, such as food businesses with turnover below the FSSAI threshold that still require registration under Regulation 2.1.3.
Not checking the Consolidated FDI Policy for the current sectoral cap, which is updated through Press Notes and does not follow a fixed annual revision cycle.
Skipping the state-level approval review and discovering that the target state requires a separate Trade Licence or Pollution Control Board consent before the central registration is usable.
Filing SPICe+ Part A without verifying that the proposed object clauses in the MOA are sufficiently specific for the sectoral licence application that will follow.
Not distinguishing between automatic route and government approval route for FDI and proceeding with incorporation without RBI approval already initiated.
Underestimating the timeline for environmental clearance under the EIA Notification 2006, which can extend to 180 days and blocks construction commencement if not initiated early.
Relying on outdated regulatory thresholds from 2023 or 2024 when the study is conducted in 2026, particularly for GST thresholds under CGST Act 2017 which are revised in the annual Finance Act.