Cleaning Services
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A water tank cleaning service removes sludge, dirt, algae, sediment, and contamination from overhead and underground water tanks.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹50,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh
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Profit margin
20% to 45%
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Break-even
2 to 8 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: cleaning service entrepreneurs, facility management workers, plumbers, home service providers, maintenance contractors, small local service teams
Digital Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A website design studio builds websites, landing pages, ecommerce stores, and maintenance plans for businesses.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹50,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹50,000 to ₹3 lakh
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Profit margin
25% to 55%
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Break-even
1 to 6 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: web designers, WordPress developers, digital marketers, UI UX learners, freelancers, students with design and coding skills
Printing Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A wedding card printing business creates printed and digital marriage invitations, envelopes, inserts, luxury card sets, and wedding stationery for couples and families.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹50,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹50,000 to ₹25 lakh depending on outsourcing or in-house machines
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Profit margin
8% to 25%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: graphic designers, printing shop owners, stationery sellers, wedding vendors, creative entrepreneurs, home-based design businesses, event service providers
Wedding Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
A wedding return gifts business supplies customized, decorative, useful, traditional, or premium gifts that families give to wedding guests.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹50,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹50,000 to ₹7 lakh
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Profit margin
20% to 45%
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Break-even
2 to 8 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: gift shop owners, wedding planners, women entrepreneurs, home-based sellers, craft product sellers, event suppliers, ecommerce sellers, packaging designers
Handicraft Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A wood craft items business makes and sells wooden décor, gifts, utility products, toys, wall art, organizers, and customized handmade items.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹50,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹50,000 to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 35%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: wood artisans, craft makers, carpenters, home decor entrepreneurs, gift product sellers, women entrepreneurs, small manufacturers
Fitness and Wellness Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
A yoga studio teaches yoga, pranayama, meditation, flexibility, strength, stress relief, and wellness practices through regular classes and programs.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹50,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹50,000 to ₹20 lakh
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Profit margin
20% to 55%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: yoga teachers, wellness coaches, fitness trainers, physiotherapists with yoga training, women entrepreneurs, part-time instructors, health-focused entrepreneurs
Digital Service Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A YouTube editing service earns by turning raw creator footage into polished videos, Shorts, captions, thumbnails, hooks, and publish-ready content.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹50,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh
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Profit margin
30% to 65%
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Break-even
2 to 6 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: video editors, content creators, students with editing skills, freelancers, digital marketers, media professionals, small creative agencies
Eco Friendly Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A zero-waste product store sells reusable, plastic-free, refillable and eco-friendly products for everyday sustainable living.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹50,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹50,000 to ₹20 lakh+
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Profit margin
8% to 25%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: eco-conscious entrepreneurs, sustainable lifestyle bloggers, women entrepreneurs, home-based sellers, ecommerce founders, organic product sellers, social entrepreneurs
Pet Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A pet photography business captures professional photos of pets for memories, social media, events, brands, and pet parents.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹60,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹60,000 to ₹7 lakh
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Profit margin
20% to 45%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: photographers, pet lovers, creative freelancers, students with camera skills, pet groomers adding services, social media content creators
Design and Publishing Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A publishing layout design business creates clean, print-ready page designs for books, magazines, journals, catalogues, reports, and digital publications.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹60,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹60,000 to ₹7 lakh
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Profit margin
30% to 55%
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Break-even
3 to 9 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: graphic designers, desktop publishing operators, publishing assistants, students with design skills, freelancers with typography knowledge, entrepreneurs with publisher contacts
Digital Services Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
A rural internet service kiosk helps villagers access online forms, printing, scanning, bill payments, government services, and basic digital support.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹60,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹60,000 to ₹6 lakh
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Profit margin
20% to 50%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: village entrepreneurs, students, computer operators, shop owners, CSC operators, teachers, local youth
Gift Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
An Urdu calligraphy gifts business creates personalized name frames, Islamic wall art, Urdu poetry prints, wedding plaques, and custom gift products.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹60,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹60,000 to ₹8 lakh
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Profit margin
18% to 40%
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Break-even
4 to 10 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: calligraphy artists, graphic designers, personalized gift sellers, students with design skills, home-based entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, artists familiar with Urdu script
Manufacturing Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A 3D printing service prints prototypes, product parts, models, miniatures, jigs, fixtures, gifts, and custom objects using digital 3D files and printing materials.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹25 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 30%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: engineering students, designers, CAD operators, makers, mechanical engineers, product developers, technical entrepreneurs
Service Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
An AC repair service repairs, installs, cleans, and maintains air conditioners for homes, offices, shops, and commercial customers.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹5 lakh
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Profit margin
15% to 35%
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Break-even
3 to 9 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: AC technicians, electricians, appliance repair professionals, HVAC trainees, home service entrepreneurs, electronics repair shop owners
Trading and Sourcing Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A textile market sourcing business helps buyers find, verify, sample, negotiate and dispatch fabrics or textile products from Ahmedabad wholesale markets.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
20% to 50%
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Break-even
3 to 8 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with textile market knowledge, fabric traders, boutique owners, fashion students, garment merchandisers, resellers with supplier contacts, people good at negotiation and follow-up
AI Consulting Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
An AI prompt workflow consulting business helps companies create reusable AI prompts, SOPs, review systems, and workflows for repeated business tasks.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹18 lakh
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Profit margin
35% to 70%
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Break-even
2 to 7 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: AI consultants, prompt engineers, business process consultants, content strategists, operations consultants, SaaS consultants, technical marketers, automation consultants
Real Estate Service Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
An apartment move-in inspection business checks and documents a flat's condition before possession so tenants, owners, buyers, brokers, and property managers have a clear handover record.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹10 lakh
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Profit margin
25% to 50%
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Break-even
4 to 10 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with real estate service experience, home inspection assistants, property managers, civil or maintenance technicians, facility management professionals, entrepreneurs who can document details carefully
Service Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
An appliance installation service installs and sets up home and office appliances at customer locations.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹5 lakh
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Profit margin
20% to 45%
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Break-even
2 to 9 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: trained technicians, electricians, plumbers, home service entrepreneurs, repair shop owners, local service startups
Online Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
A B2B ecommerce catalog store connects suppliers with business buyers through product listings, enquiries, RFQs, and bulk order support.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
15% to 45%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: B2B sales professionals, ecommerce operators, industry experts, wholesale traders, digital marketers, manufacturing network owners, startup founders
Fashion Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A boutique design studio designs, stitches, alters, and sells custom outfits, ethnic wear, designer clothing, bridal blouses, and small fashion collections.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
15% to 35%
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Break-even
4 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: fashion designers, tailors, women entrepreneurs, boutique owners, fashion students, home-based stitching professionals, ethnic wear sellers
Education Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A career counselling business for IT students guides learners on software career paths, skill roadmaps, resumes, portfolios, and interview preparation.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹18 lakh
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Profit margin
25% to 65%
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Break-even
2 to 8 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: software professionals, HR recruiters, placement trainers, career counsellors, IT trainers, college placement mentors
Service Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A CCTV installation business installs and maintains surveillance camera systems for homes, shops, offices, and institutions.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹5 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 25%
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Break-even
3 to 9 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: electricians, electronics technicians, IT hardware technicians, networking technicians, security equipment dealers, home service entrepreneurs
Trading and Distribution Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A Chandni Chowk wholesale sourcing business helps buyers find, compare, purchase, and dispatch wholesale products from Old Delhi markets.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹8 lakh
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Profit margin
25% to 55%
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Break-even
3 to 9 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people familiar with Old Delhi markets, Delhi-based traders, students who can do market visits, small exporters, reseller support operators, people with negotiation skills
Baby and Kids Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A child safety products business sells baby proofing and toddler safety items that help parents reduce injury risks at home, during travel, and in childcare spaces.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹8 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 30%
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Break-even
4 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: baby product retailers, ecommerce sellers, women entrepreneurs, parenting niche brands, toy and baby store owners, home safety consultants, D2C product founders
Education Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A civil service notes publishing business creates and sells exam-focused study material for UPSC, UPPCS, current affairs, prelims, mains, optional subjects, and answer writing.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹12 lakh
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Profit margin
15% to 40%
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Break-even
6 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: teachers and subject experts, former civil service aspirants, education entrepreneurs, coaching centre operators, content writers, publishers and printing businesses
Manufacturing Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
A clay product manufacturing unit makes useful, decorative, religious, garden, kitchen, and building products from clay or terracotta.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 25%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: traditional potters, rural entrepreneurs, handicraft makers, women self-help groups, small manufacturers, home decor product sellers
Food Business
Part-time
Easy to Medium difficulty
A coffee cart sells hot and cold coffee from a small cart, kiosk, or mobile stall in high-footfall locations.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹5 lakh
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Profit margin
15% to 35%
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Break-even
4 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: first-time food entrepreneurs, students, working professionals, small investors, cafe operators testing a low-cost model
Photography Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A college event photography business provides photo and video coverage for campus fests, annual functions, convocations, seminars, sports events, and student activities.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹8 lakh
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Profit margin
25% to 55%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: photography students, freelance photographers, college students with camera skills, event media teams, creative entrepreneurs, small photography studios
Business Support Services
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A compliance calendar setup business helps startups track statutory due dates, filings, renewals, reminders, documents, and professional follow-ups in one organized system.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹18 lakh
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Profit margin
30% to 60%
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Break-even
2 to 7 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: compliance coordinators, startup operations professionals, CA office assistants, CS office assistants, legal operations consultants, virtual assistants with compliance knowledge, business support service providers
Health and Wellness Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A corporate wellness workshops business provides employee wellbeing sessions, stress reduction programs, fitness activities, and workplace health training to companies.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹75,000, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹75,000 to ₹8 lakh
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Profit margin
20% to 45%
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Break-even
3 to 9 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: HR consultants, fitness trainers, yoga instructors, psychologists and counsellors, corporate trainers, health coaches, entrepreneurs with B2B sales skills