LOGIC:The academy's primary revenue driver is an estimated 8% commission on aggregated factory contracts. A typical group-buy cycle for 10 small brands might generate an average aggregated order value of INR 50,00,000, yielding INR 4,00,000 in commission. Operational costs in Pune for a 1000 sq ft office in an accessible, non-premium area (e.g., Wakad, Aundh, or specific PCMC zones like Pimple Saudagar) are estimated at INR 70,000 - INR 1,20,000 per month (Medium impact on total costs). Core team salaries (Sourcing Lead, Program Manager, Operations, Marketing - 4-5 personnel) range from INR 2,50,000 - INR 4,00,000 monthly. Additional costs include technology stack (MOQ-Aggregator maintenance, CRM - INR 30,000), travel/logistics for factory validation in Chakan/PCMC (INR 25,000), and marketing (INR 40,000). Total monthly operational expenditure can range from INR 4,15,000 to INR 6,15,000. This implies the academy needs to execute at least one substantial group-buy cycle per month, consistently, to break even, and potentially two or more to achieve profitability, especially if Maharashtra MSME grant disbursements are sporadic or lower than anticipated. Rent, while not the highest single cost, is a fixed overhead that significantly contributes to the high monthly burn rate, making cost-effective location choices critical.