Retail Business
Home-based
Low to Medium difficulty
A mini grocery store sells daily household essentials to local customers through a small neighborhood retail shop.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹20 lakh
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Profit margin
3% to 12%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: local retail entrepreneurs, families with shop space, kirana shop owners, women entrepreneurs, retired people with family support, small-town business owners, residential area shopkeepers, first-time retailers
Food Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A Mishti Doi subscription business delivers fresh Bengali sweet curd to homes, offices, restaurants, events, and gift customers on a recurring schedule.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹20 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
6 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: home food entrepreneurs, dairy product makers, sweet shop owners, cloud kitchen operators, women entrepreneurs, local delivery business owners, Bengali dessert specialists
Retail Business
Low to Medium difficulty
A mobile accessories shop sells phone covers, tempered glass, chargers, cables, earphones, power banks, and daily-use phone products.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹8 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: retail beginners, mobile repair shop owners, electronics sellers, local shop owners, family business operators
Service Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A mobile repair shop repairs smartphones, replaces parts, fixes software issues, and sells phone accessories.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh 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: trained mobile repair technicians, electronics students, small shop owners, service entrepreneurs, mobile accessories sellers
Repair Service Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
A music instrument repair workshop repairs, tunes, restores, and maintains musical instruments for students, musicians, schools, studios, and music stores.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹12 lakh
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Profit margin
15% to 35%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: instrument technicians, musicians, music teachers, repair professionals, music store owners
Online Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
A notes selling platform lets students, teachers, and creators sell study notes and exam material as digital downloads.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹25 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 45%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium to High
Best for: edtech entrepreneurs, student communities, teachers and tutors, exam preparation creators, college content networks, digital product sellers, SEO-focused education website owners
Cleaning Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
An office cleaning contract business provides recurring cleaning staff and supplies to offices and commercial spaces.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh
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Profit margin
8% to 20%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: cleaning service entrepreneurs, housekeeping supervisors, facility management professionals, manpower service providers, local service business owners, B2B sales entrepreneurs
Office Services Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
An office ergonomics setup business assesses employee workstations and recommends better chair, desk, monitor, keyboard, lighting, and posture arrangements for safer and more comfortable work.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
18% to 45%
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Break-even
4 to 10 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: physiotherapists, occupational health professionals, workplace wellness consultants, office furniture sellers, facility management vendors, HR and employee wellness consultants
Service Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
An office pantry service manages tea, coffee, snacks, pantry staff, supplies, and refreshment support for offices.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh
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Profit margin
8% to 22%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: facility management operators, catering business owners, tea and coffee suppliers, housekeeping contractors, B2B service entrepreneurs
Trading and Supply Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
An office stationery supply business sells and delivers regular stationery, paper, files, printer consumables, and office essentials to businesses and institutions.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh
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Profit margin
5% to 18%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: traders, stationery shop owners, wholesale distributors, delivery entrepreneurs, B2B salespeople, small business owners, students with local sales interest
B2B Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
An office supplies subscription business delivers recurring office essentials to companies on fixed weekly or monthly plans.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh
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Profit margin
8% to 20%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: B2B sales professionals, stationery shop owners, distribution business owners, procurement service providers, small logistics entrepreneurs, home-based entrepreneurs with vendor access
Agriculture Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
An organic seed business supplies organic, desi, heirloom, and naturally grown seeds to farmers, gardeners, nurseries, and agri retailers.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹8 lakh for a small trading, packet-selling, or local distribution model
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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: organic farmers, agri input sellers, rural entrepreneurs, seedling nursery owners, agriculture graduates, kitchen garden brand owners
Agriculture Business
Part-time
Medium difficulty
Organic vegetable farming grows chemical-free vegetables for health-conscious consumers, local markets, retailers, restaurants, and direct farm buyers.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh per acre for small organic vegetable farming setup
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Profit margin
15% to 40% if yield and direct selling are managed well
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Break-even
6 to 24 months depending on soil transition, irrigation investment, crop cycle, and market access
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Risk
Medium
Best for: farmers, rural entrepreneurs, landowners, agriculture graduates, people interested in sustainable food business
Waste Management Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
An organic waste composting business converts food waste, garden waste, and other wet organic waste into useful compost or manure.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹10 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: green business entrepreneurs, waste management service providers, farm owners, nursery owners, apartment service providers, municipal contractors, organic farming suppliers
Financial Services Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
An overseas remittance advisory business helps customers prepare documents and coordinate bank or authorised forex channels for outward international payments.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh
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Profit margin
20% to 45%
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Break-even
4 to 10 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with banking or forex experience, financial consultants, education consultants, NRI service providers, tax consultants with FEMA awareness, entrepreneurs near student and business customer clusters
Logistics Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A packaging and dispatch service packs orders, prepares shipping labels, coordinates courier pickup, and helps sellers ship products accurately.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹6 lakh for a small packaging and dispatch service
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: ecommerce operators, warehouse assistants, logistics entrepreneurs, packaging material sellers, D2C support providers, small business service providers
B2B Supply Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A pantry supplies service earns by delivering recurring pantry consumables and breakroom essentials to offices and workplaces.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh
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Profit margin
5% to 18%
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Break-even
4 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: B2B sales professionals, office supplies traders, grocery wholesalers, facility service providers, local delivery entrepreneurs, small distribution business owners
Pet Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
A pet adoption platform helps people find adoptable pets from shelters, rescuers, foster homes, and verified rehoming listings.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹8 lakh for a small pet adoption platform
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Profit margin
10% to 35% after scale; early stage may run at break-even or loss.
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Break-even
12 to 36 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: pet lovers, animal welfare entrepreneurs, tech founders, NGO partners, pet care businesses, rescue volunteers
Retail Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A pet food store sells packaged pet food, treats, supplements, litter, grooming items, toys, and accessories to pet owners.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹20 lakh
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Profit margin
5% to 18%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: pet lovers, retail entrepreneurs, local shop owners, pet groomers, veterinary network owners, ecommerce sellers
Pet Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A pet supplies subscription business delivers pet food, treats, grooming products, litter, toys, and care essentials to pet owners on a recurring plan.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹10 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: pet lovers, online sellers, pet shop owners, D2C brand builders, delivery business operators
Travel Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A pilgrimage tour planning business arranges religious trips, temple visits, transport, hotel stays, meals, and local support for devotees.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹8 lakh
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Profit margin
8% to 20%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: travel agents, local tour coordinators, religious community organizers, homestay and hotel network owners, people with strong local temple route knowledge
Recycling Business
Medium difficulty
A plastic waste sorting business separates mixed plastic scrap into recyclable grades and sells sorted material to recyclers, aggregators, processors, or scrap buyers.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹50 lakh
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Profit margin
5% to 18%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: recycling entrepreneurs, scrap traders, waste collection operators, municipal waste contractors, self-help groups, rural entrepreneurs near towns, industrial-area operators
Ecommerce Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A pre-owned book marketplace helps people buy and sell used books online at lower prices.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹10 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: students, book lovers, ecommerce entrepreneurs, education-focused founders, used book sellers, college community organizers
Service Business
Part-time
Low difficulty
A printing and photocopy service business offers document copying, printing, scanning, lamination, binding, and related services to students, offices, shops, and local customers.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹6 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
Low to Medium
Best for: local entrepreneurs, stationery shop owners, students near college areas, computer operators, document service providers, small shop owners
IT Consulting Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
A product analytics dashboard setup business helps startups track product usage, user journeys, activation, funnels, retention, and feature adoption through analytics tools and dashboards.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹20 lakh
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Profit margin
30% to 65%
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Break-even
3 to 9 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: product analysts, growth analysts, data analysts, SaaS consultants, GA4 and Mixpanel specialists, startup growth consultants, technical marketers with analytics skills
Digital Services Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A product demo video production business creates software walkthroughs, explainer videos, app demos, onboarding videos, and sales videos for startups, SaaS companies, and technology teams.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹10 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: video editors with B2B interest, motion graphics freelancers, SaaS marketers, content creators who understand software, founders with startup network access, designers who can explain product workflows
Environmental Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A rainwater harvesting service designs, installs, repairs, and maintains systems that collect, filter, store, or recharge rainwater.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹7 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 25%
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Break-even
4 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: civil contractors, plumbers, water treatment service providers, environment consultants, building maintenance businesses, local service entrepreneurs
Creative Service Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A real estate photography business creates professional property photos and videos that help homes, offices, projects, hotels, and rentals look better in listings and marketing.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
20% to 45%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: photographers, videographers, drone operators, real estate marketing professionals, interior photographers, creative freelancers, students with camera skills
Outsourcing Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A reception outsourcing business handles calls, appointments, inquiries, messages, and front desk tasks for other businesses remotely or through trained staff.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹8 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: BPO professionals, customer support executives, virtual assistant agencies, HR consultants, admin support providers, women entrepreneurs, communication-skilled freelancers, small outsourcing companies
Retail Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A recycled product store sells useful lifestyle, decor, gifting, stationery, and household products made from recycled or upcycled materials.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1 lakh to ₹8 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: eco-conscious entrepreneurs, retail shop owners, online store owners, craft sellers, NGOs or social enterprises, home-based sellers, gift store owners