What is the cost of 1 mushroom grow room?

A single 18×40 ft PUF-insulated grow room costs ₹8.6 lakh for panels, 8 TR Daikin cooling and air handling, or ₹11.7 lakh with 7-tier MS racks and additional works — ex-GST, from the quotation engine. Civil foundation is client scope.

How much does mushroom farming cost per month?

On the site's cost model the running cost with bought-in compost is about ₹94.4 per kilo of mushroom — ₹65.8 of it compost, the rest power, labour, packaging and upkeep. Two 18×40 ft rooms produce about 3,200 kg a month, so budget roughly ₹3.0 lakh a month. An own compost unit brings it to about ₹73.6/kg.

What is the cost of PUF panels for mushroom room?

PPGL PUF panels: 60mm at ₹1,535/sqm, 80mm at ₹1,750/sqm, Roof panels at ₹1,875/sqm, plus ₹120/sqm installation. For a standalone 18×40 ft room the wall and roof panels come to about ₹4.13 lakh; rooms that share walls use 60mm panels on the common wall and cost less per room. All rates exclusive of GST @18% and transport.

How much does AC cost for mushroom room?

Daikin pricing (current rates, ex-GST): 6 TR at ₹2,00,640 for an 18×30 ft room, 8 TR at ₹3,05,710 for 18×40, 10 TR at ₹3,19,295 for 18×60 and 12 TR at ₹3,38,960 for 18×70. Tonnage follows the room size, not the region — the rating already covers an Indian summer peak.

Is ₹5 lakh enough to start mushroom farming?

For oyster mushrooms, yes — you can set up a basic unit with ₹3-5 lakh. For button mushrooms with climate control, one 18×30 ft room starts at ₹6.6 lakh and one 18×40 ft room at ₹8.6 lakh in core scope (ex-GST). Start with one room and add rooms after the first few crops.

What costs are not included in mushroom farm quotations?

Typically excluded: Civil construction (foundation, flooring), boundary wall, labour quarters, electrical infrastructure, water supply, land cost, GST @18%, and transport charges. These are collectively called 'client scope' items.

How much does a small mushroom farm cost in India?

One or two climate-controlled 18×40 ft button rooms cost ₹8.6–22.2 lakh — one room in core scope up to two rooms with racks and additional works — excluding civil work, GST @18% and transport. A low-cost oyster mushroom unit without full climate control can start around ₹3-5 lakh.

What is the cost of a commercial button mushroom farm?

Six 18×40 ft rooms with racks and additional works plus one 20 T compost unit come to ₹72.6 lakh in MushroomWale's EPC scope, ex-GST. Twenty 18×40 ft rooms are ₹2.17 crore for the rooms alone, before compost units. Civil work, land, GST @18% and transport are extra.

How much land is required for a mushroom farm?

Roughly 15,000-20,000 sq ft (about 0.35-0.45 acre) is required for a 10-room farm with 18×40 ft rooms, including compost yard, cold storage, packing area and internal movement space. A 2-room starter unit can be built on 3,000-4,000 sq ft.

Which equipment contributes most to the project cost?

Climate control equipment is the largest single line item. Daikin packaged units range from ₹2,00,640 (18×30 ft room) to ₹3,38,960 (18×70 ft room) ex-GST, followed by PUF panels at ₹1,535/sqm (60mm) and racking systems.

Is working capital included in the setup cost?

No. Setup cost covers infrastructure and equipment only. Working capital for compost, spawn, casing soil, labour, electricity and packaging is a separate recurring budget — approximately ₹3 lakh a month for two 18×40 ft rooms on bought-in compost (about ₹94.4 per kilo produced).

Is mushroom farming profitable in India?

Profitability depends on yield per bag, farm-gate price and compost source. Farms using purchased compost carry a higher per-kg cost than farms with their own compost unit. Ask for an itemised project financial model before assuming any return figure; MushroomWale does not guarantee returns.

What subsidies may apply to a mushroom project?

Mushroom projects are commonly assessed under NHB, MIDH, NABARD-linked bank schemes and PMEGP. Eligibility, subsidy percentage and ceilings are set by the scheme and the sanctioning authority, and must be confirmed with the relevant department or bank.

How can a buyer obtain an itemized quotation?

Use the instant quotation tool to generate an itemised BOQ with room sizes, panel areas, machine models and ex-GST line pricing, or contact the MushroomWale sales team on +91 7579997333 / +91 8439656800 / +91 7599543434.

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Updated 2026

Mushroom Farming Cost in India: Complete Project Breakdown

Every cost item for setting up a commercial mushroom farm — from PUF panels and Daikin AC units to compost and spawn. All rates are current. GST @18% and transport charges extra on all items.

Agrimotion Engineering Pvt Ltd•GSTIN: 09AAZCA0158R1ZP•Rates Valid: 2026•Estimate last verified: 12 August 2026

Written by MushroomWale Engineering TeamEPC & Cultivation Specialists, Agrimotion Engineering Pvt LtdICAR-DMR Solan: joint educational collaboration, not a certification

The short answer

How Much Does It Cost to Set Up a Mushroom Farm in India?

A two-room button mushroom farm costs ₹16.0 lakh for two 18×40 ft rooms in MushroomWale's core scope (PUF panels, Daikin cooling, air handling), or ₹22.2 lakh with additional works and 7-tier MS racks — ex-GST; GST @18%, transport, civil works and land are extra. PUF panels are ₹1,535/sqm (60 mm PPGL); Daikin cooling runs ₹2,00,640-₹3,38,960 per room by room size.

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Calculation methodology: component rates are taken from MushroomWale's current master rate sheet (panel rates per m², machine list prices per model, rack rates per bag capacity) and multiplied by the measured areas and quantities of each room configuration. Recurring costs use per-cycle consumption of compost, spawn and casing soil. All figures are ex-GST; GST @18%, transport, civil work and land are excluded. See turnkey mushroom farm setup in India for full project scope, or the button mushroom project, mushroom grow rooms, mushroom farming project report (DPR) and mushroom farming subsidy pages.

Rate Validity Notice

All rates valid for 5 days from quotation date. Material prices fluctuate based on steel, copper, and aluminium market rates. GST @18% applicable on all items. Transport charges depend on delivery location.

Infrastructure

PUF Panels (60mm PPGL, common walls)

For 2 rooms 18×40 ft

₹1,535/sqm

₹0.86 Lakh

PUF Panels (80mm PPGL, external walls)

For 2 rooms 18×40 ft

₹1,750/sqm

₹3.71 Lakh

PUF Roof Panels (80/110mm PPGL)

For 2 rooms 18×40 ft

₹1,875/sqm

₹2.60 Lakh

Civil Foundation & Flooring

Client scope

₹200-350/sqft

₹1.5-2.5 Lakh

Electrical Wiring & Panel

Client scope

Lump sum

₹40,000-80,000

Climate Control

Daikin 8 TR (18×40 ft room)

One set per room, outdoor units behind each room. Tonnage is fixed by room size — 6 TR for 18×30, 8 for 18×40, 10 for 18×60, 12 for 18×70 — in every climate

₹3,05,710/room

₹6.11 Lakh

AHU + Fresh Air System

Part of grow room package

Included

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Cooling installation + copper

Rate card, 18×40 ft room

₹31,980/room

₹63,960

Racks & Equipment

MS Racks 7-tier

Angle, jali and fabrication for 2 rooms 18×40 ft, from the quotation

MS angle ₹58/kg, jali ₹76/kg

₹3.40 Lakh

Compost Filling Machine

Manual or semi-auto

Fixed

₹35,000-50,000

Sprayer (Indian)

20L backpack

Fixed

₹8,000-15,000

Pasteurization Boiler

For own composting

Fixed

₹25,000-45,000

Recurring (Per Cycle)

Phase-2 Compost (bought in)

3,200 bags of 10 kg — one fill of 2 rooms, every 60 days

₹123-143/bag

₹3.92 Lakh-4.57 Lakh

Spawn

100-120 bottles

₹80-100/bottle

₹8,000-12,000

Casing Soil

Peat-based or local

₹400-600/bag

₹5,000-8,000

Labour (2 workers)

Monthly

₹10,000-15,000/person

₹20,000-30,000

Electricity

Monthly for 2 rooms

₹8-12/unit

₹15,000-25,000

Total Cost Summary (2-Room Setup)

MushroomWale core scope (panels, Daikin cooling, air handling)₹15.95 Lakh

+ 7-tier MS racks and additional works₹6.25 Lakh

GST @18%₹4.00 Lakh

MushroomWale EPC incl. GST₹26.19 Lakh

Client scope — civil, electrical supply, land, working capitalpriced locally

Cost & return

MushroomWale Rates at a Glance

Item	MushroomWale rate (v2.92), ex-GST
PUF panels, 60 mm PPGL (common walls)	₹1,535/sqm
PUF panels, 80 mm PPGL (external walls)	₹1,750/sqm
Daikin 8 TR per 18×40 ft room	₹3,05,710
7-tier MS racks, 2 rooms 18×40 ft	₹3.40 Lakh
2 rooms 18×40 ft — core scope (A–C)	₹15.95 Lakh
2 rooms 18×40 ft — full scope (A–C + F)	₹22.20 Lakh

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01
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Agrimotion Engineering Private Limited is a registered EPC company (CIN U43900UP2023PTC185328, GSTIN 09AAZCA0158R1ZP) based in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh.
02
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Turnkey mushroom projects from a 2-room starter to a 20-room commercial farm.
03
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Bank-format DPRs prepared to NABARD, NHB and MIDH norms for loan and subsidy applications.

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