Renewable Energy Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A solar rooftop consulting business helps residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial customers choose the right rooftop solar system, vendor, subsidy route, and savings 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 ₹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
Medium
Best for: people with renewable energy interest, electrical engineers, solar sales executives, energy auditors, digital marketers who can generate local solar leads, entrepreneurs with housing society and SME contacts
Trading Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A spice trading business buys spices in bulk and sells them to retailers, wholesalers, food businesses, exporters, brands, or direct 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 ₹25 lakh
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Profit margin
5% to 15% for trading; higher possible in branded retail packs if marketing and wastage are controlled.
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Break-even
3 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: small traders, wholesale market operators, food business entrepreneurs, farm produce traders, packaged food sellers, export-focused entrepreneurs
Sports Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A sports court line marking service paints accurate game lines on courts, playgrounds, school grounds, clubs, and sports facilities.
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
20% to 45%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: painting contractors, sports flooring vendors, civil contractors, facility maintenance providers, sports entrepreneurs, small service business owners
Rental Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A sports equipment rental business rents sports kits, accessories, and event equipment to players, schools, clubs, academies, and organizers.
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
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: sports enthusiasts, local entrepreneurs, sports academy owners, fitness business owners, event service providers
Professional Services Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
A startup HR compliance business helps Pune startups set up employee documentation, HR policies, payroll compliance records, statutory trackers, onboarding systems, and audit-ready HR files.
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: HR professionals with compliance knowledge, payroll executives, labour-law consultants, CA or CS office partners, former startup HR managers, consultants who understand documentation and deadlines
Retail Business
Low to Medium difficulty
A stationery shop sells school supplies, office supplies, paper products, art materials, and related services such as printing and photocopy.
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
Low to Medium
Best for: small retail entrepreneurs, shop owners near schools, people with local market knowledge, families running small shops, owners targeting schools and offices
Food Business
Medium difficulty
A street food stall chain sells popular snacks through small branded stalls, carts, kiosks, or counters across multiple locations.
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 for one stall; ₹5 lakh to ₹20 lakh for a small chain
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: food entrepreneurs, street food vendors, small restaurant owners, franchise operators, families starting a food business
Textile Business
High difficulty
A textile machinery repair business repairs, services, and maintains machines used by Surat textile units, powerloom owners, processing houses, and garment-linked factories.
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: experienced textile machine mechanics, powerloom technicians, industrial maintenance workers, mechanical diploma holders with textile exposure, spare parts dealers who want service income, entrepreneurs who can hire skilled technicians
Retail Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A traditional perfume retailing business sells attar, ittar, oud, musk, floral oils, roll-ons, fragrance blends, and gift packs through a shop, counter, exhibitions, or online channels.
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 14 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: retail entrepreneurs, fragrance enthusiasts, small shop owners, gift store operators, women entrepreneurs, tourist market sellers, online product sellers
Service Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
A TV repair service repairs LED, LCD, smart TV, display, motherboard, power supply, sound, and backlight issues.
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
15% to 35%
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Break-even
4 to 14 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: electronics technicians, ITI or diploma students, local service entrepreneurs, home appliance repairers, electronics shop owners
Automobile Business
Medium difficulty
A tyre service center repairs punctures, replaces tyres, checks air pressure, performs wheel alignment and balancing, and sells tyres and related 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 ₹30 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: automobile service entrepreneurs, mechanics, garage owners, car accessory shop owners, puncture repair operators, tyre sales professionals, roadside service entrepreneurs
Manufacturing Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A uniform stitching unit manufactures school, corporate, hospital, hotel, security, factory, and institutional uniforms in bulk.
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
8% to 25%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: tailors, garment workers, women entrepreneurs, small manufacturers, textile traders, boutique owners, school uniform suppliers
Fashion Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
An upcycled fashion brand converts unused fabrics and old garments into new apparel, bags, accessories, or lifestyle 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 ₹5 lakh
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Profit margin
15% to 35%
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Break-even
6 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: fashion designers, tailors, boutique owners, students of fashion design, sustainable product entrepreneurs, home-based makers
Waste Management Business
Home-based
High difficulty
Used oil recycling coordination connects waste oil generators with authorized recyclers through compliant collection, pickup, documentation and logistics support.
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 ₹30 lakh+
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Profit margin
5% to 18%
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Break-even
9 to 24 months
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Risk
High
Best for: waste management entrepreneurs, garage network operators, automobile service vendors, industrial service providers, logistics coordinators, environmental compliance consultants, recycling business operators
Village Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
A village flour mill business grinds wheat, millets, rice, pulses, spices, and other grains for local households, farmers, shops, and small food businesses.
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
20% to 45%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: village entrepreneurs, farmers, small shop owners, women entrepreneurs, rural families with shop space, food processing beginners, people near grain-producing areas
Eco-friendly Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
A water-saving product store sells devices and fittings that reduce water use in homes, offices, farms, apartments, and commercial buildings.
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 15 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: hardware shop owners, plumbing product sellers, eco-friendly product sellers, online store operators, civil contractors, first-time entrepreneurs
Textile Business
Medium difficulty
A wholesale textile courier business handles pickup, sorting, local delivery, and courier forwarding of cloth parcels for Surat textile traders.
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
10% to 30%
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Break-even
6 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with local delivery experience, courier franchise operators, textile market runners, small logistics entrepreneurs, people with two-wheeler or tempo access, operators near Surat textile markets
Home Service Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A high-rise window safety net installation business installs protective nets on windows, balconies, ducts and open areas to reduce child, pet, pigeon and object-fall risks in apartments.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.25 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.25 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
15% to 35%
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Break-even
4 to 10 months
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Risk
Medium to High
Best for: home service entrepreneurs, pest control service owners, facility maintenance operators, hardware and net material suppliers, field service teams, entrepreneurs who can manage trained installers and safety discipline
Export Business
Home-based
High difficulty
An Ayurvedic product export business earns by sourcing compliant herbal and Ayurvedic products from India and selling them to foreign distributors, importers, retailers, clinics, and private-label buyers.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.5 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹15 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
High
Best for: export entrepreneurs, Ayurvedic product manufacturers, herbal product traders, pharma distributors, wellness brand owners, private label suppliers, international trade professionals
Printing Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A barcode label printing business prints scannable product, inventory, shipping, retail, and QR labels for businesses.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.5 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹8 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
6 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: printing shop owners, packaging suppliers, graphic designers, B2B service entrepreneurs, ecommerce service providers, stationery or label shop owners
Handicraft Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
A blue pottery retailing business sells Jaipur-style handmade pottery products to tourists, home decor buyers, gifting customers, boutiques, hotels, and online shoppers.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.5 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
6 to 14 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people interested in Jaipur handicrafts, boutique retail operators, women entrepreneurs, home decor sellers, tourism market retailers, online craft store owners
Beauty Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A bridal makeup studio provides wedding makeup, engagement makeup, party makeup, pre-bridal grooming, hairstyling, and beauty packages.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.5 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹8 lakh
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Profit margin
25% to 55%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: trained makeup artists, beauty professionals, salon owners, freelance makeup artists, women entrepreneurs, fashion and beauty students
Corporate Services Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A business group gifting business supplies customized bulk gifts, branded hampers and event gifting solutions to companies, trade associations, business clubs, employee groups and professional networks.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.5 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹20 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 25%
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Break-even
5 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with B2B sales skills, gift hamper sellers, printing and packaging vendors, corporate networkers, event suppliers, women entrepreneurs, small traders with supplier contacts
Handicraft Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
Camel leather product trading sells handmade Rajasthan leather accessories to tourists, boutiques, resellers, gift buyers and online customers.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.5 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹12 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 28%
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Break-even
6 to 14 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with interest in handicraft products, retail shop owners near tourist markets, online sellers, boutique suppliers, gift product traders, entrepreneurs who can manage supplier quality and inventory
Rental Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A camping gear rental business rents outdoor equipment to people who need camping items for short trips without buying them.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.5 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹6 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: outdoor enthusiasts, travel entrepreneurs, adventure tour operators, students near hill stations, people with storage space and local delivery access
Film and Media Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A casting for ad films business finds, auditions, shortlists and coordinates suitable talent for commercials, brand films, digital ads and promotional shoots.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.5 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹12 lakh
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Profit margin
20% to 40%
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Break-even
4 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with advertising production contacts, casting assistants, model coordinators, film production coordinators, theatre network managers, entrepreneurs who can manage people and deadlines
Security and Technology Services
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A CCTV installation business sells, installs, repairs, and maintains camera surveillance systems for homes, offices, shops, apartments, and commercial sites.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.5 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹25 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
4 to 10 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: electronics technicians, network technicians, electricians, security system installers, IT support professionals, hardware dealers, local service entrepreneurs
Fashion Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A chikankari apparel merchandising business sources Lucknowi embroidered garments, checks quality, creates collections, and sells them to boutiques, online buyers, resellers, and ethnic wear customers.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.5 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹12 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
6 to 14 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: fashion-focused entrepreneurs, Lucknow-based resellers, boutique owners, women entrepreneurs, online ethnic wear sellers, people with artisan or wholesale contacts
E-commerce Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A chikankari work saree e-commerce business sells Lucknowi embroidered sarees online through a curated product catalogue, digital marketing, and courier fulfilment.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.5 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh 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: fashion entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, Lucknow-based sellers, boutique owners, Instagram sellers, handicraft product founders, ethnic wear resellers
Food Business
Medium difficulty
A Chinese street food outlet sells quick Indo-Chinese snacks and meals from a stall, kiosk, shop or takeaway counter.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹1.5 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹7 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 28%
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Break-even
5 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: food entrepreneurs, fast food operators, street food sellers, small restaurant owners, people with cooking and operations interest