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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
Textile Business
Medium difficulty
A wholesale textile courier business handles pickup, sorting, local delivery, and courier forwarding of cloth parcels for Surat textile traders.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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
Film and Media Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A film production prop sourcing business finds and arranges specific props, set dressing items, dummy products, custom objects, and visual materials that production teams need for shoots.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
15% to 35%
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Break-even
6 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with film art department contacts, production buyers, set decoration assistants, event sourcing coordinators, market-savvy entrepreneurs, people who can move quickly across Mumbai vendor networks
Export and Handicraft Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A handicraft export curation business selects, verifies, catalogues, and coordinates Jaipur craft products for overseas buyers and export-focused brands.
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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: people with handicraft market knowledge, export documentation professionals, design graduates, home decor merchandisers, people with artisan networks, entrepreneurs who can handle buyer communication
Food Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A healthy meal prep service prepares fresh, portion-controlled meals for customers who want convenient healthy eating.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹8 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: home cooks with healthy recipes, nutrition-focused food entrepreneurs, fitness food brands, diet kitchen owners, working professionals starting a food business
Food Business
Medium difficulty
A momos kiosk sells steamed, fried, tandoori, and gravy momos from a compact counter in high-footfall areas.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹6 lakh
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Profit margin
15% to 30%
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Break-even
4 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: food entrepreneurs, street food operators, small shop owners, first-time food business owners, franchise seekers
Food Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A ready-to-cook curry paste business makes packaged gravy or masala bases that help customers cook curries faster at home or in small food outlets.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹8 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: home cooks, women entrepreneurs, food product startups, small manufacturers, regional recipe experts, masala makers
Home Service Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A smart home installation service installs and configures connected devices such as smart switches, lights, locks, cameras, sensors, routers, and voice assistants.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹20 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
4 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: electricians, home automation technicians, CCTV installers, networking technicians, interior project contractors, technology service entrepreneurs
Food and Gifting Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
A sweets gift packaging business designs, assembles, and supplies gift boxes and hampers for Bengali sweets, festivals, weddings, and corporate gifting in Kolkata.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹10 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
Medium
Best for: people with gifting or packaging interest, sweet shop partners, home-based women entrepreneurs, corporate gifting suppliers, design-focused small business owners, event and wedding vendors
Travel and Tourism Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A temple tour operations business organizes temple visits, pilgrimage routes, vehicles, hotel stays, guides, darshan planning, and family or group travel packages.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹18 lakh
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Profit margin
8% to 22%
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Break-even
6 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with travel coordination experience, local tour operators, religious tourism guides, vehicle rental coordinators, entrepreneurs with temple route knowledge, people who can serve families and senior citizens carefully
Film and Media Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A Tollywood casting coordination business helps film, OTT, ad, and content teams find suitable actors, junior artists, models, dancers, and role-specific talent.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
20% to 45%
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Break-even
4 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with film production contacts, assistant directors, casting assistants, event coordinators, talent managers, media students with strong networking ability
Agriculture and Green Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
An urban terrace hydroponics setup business installs and maintains compact soilless farming systems for homes, rooftops, schools, restaurants and urban communities.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹25 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: urban farming enthusiasts, agriculture graduates, hydroponics learners, garden service providers, landscape contractors, environment-focused entrepreneurs, people comfortable with technical maintenance
Food Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A vegan desserts brand sells plant-based desserts made without dairy, eggs, honey, or other animal-derived ingredients.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹8 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: home bakers, vegan food entrepreneurs, health-focused food creators, dessert chefs, women entrepreneurs, students with baking skills, D2C food brand founders
Event Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A wedding planning service helps couples and families plan, coordinate, and manage wedding functions from booking to execution.
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Initial cost
₹1.5 lakh to ₹7 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: event planners, creative entrepreneurs, hospitality professionals, vendor coordinators, decor planners, people with strong communication skills
Travel Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
An adventure travel agency sells guided outdoor travel packages for trekking, camping, rafting, biking, wildlife, and nature-based experiences.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹8 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 25%
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Break-even
6 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: travel enthusiasts, tour planners, trek leaders, local destination experts, digital marketers, outdoor activity organizers
Environmental Services Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
An apartment rainwater retrofit business improves existing buildings by installing, repairing, and maintaining rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge systems.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹20 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 25%
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Break-even
6 to 16 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: civil contractors, plumbing contractors, water management consultants, building maintenance vendors, environment service entrepreneurs, people with apartment association contacts
Textile Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A bandhani tie dye fabric brand sells Rajasthani tie dye sarees, dupattas, stoles, dress material, scarves, kurtis, and festive fabrics to retail buyers, boutiques, wholesalers, tourists, and online customers.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 28%
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Break-even
9 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with textile market knowledge, ethnic fashion sellers, boutique owners, artisan network coordinators, women entrepreneurs interested in apparel, entrepreneurs who can manage design and inventory
Textile Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A Bengal handloom merchandising business sources curated handloom textiles from Bengal weavers and supplies them to boutiques, retailers, exhibitions, online stores, and direct buyers.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 30%
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Break-even
6 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with textile interest, boutique owners, fashion merchandisers, women entrepreneurs, online saree sellers, people with weaver or wholesale market access
Food Business
Medium difficulty
A biryani franchise packaging business supplies food-grade takeaway, delivery, and branded packaging materials to biryani outlets, restaurants, cloud kitchens, caterers, and food franchise chains.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹25 lakh
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Profit margin
8% to 22%
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Break-even
8 to 16 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with restaurant supply contacts, packaging material traders, food service distributors, printing and box vendors, entrepreneurs near food business clusters, owners who can manage repeat B2B delivery
Textile and Apparel Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A block print apparel merchandising business curates Jaipur hand block printed garments and sells them through boutiques, online stores, wholesalers, exporters, tourist markets, and direct customers.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹18 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: fashion merchandisers, boutique owners, textile graduates, Jaipur-based entrepreneurs, people with artisan or garment contacts, online ethnic wear sellers
Education Business
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
A civil services interview coaching business prepares UPSC mains-qualified candidates for the personality test through mock panels, DAF analysis, mentoring, and feedback.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
18% to 40% during peak season; annualized margin depends on off-season revenue control.
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Break-even
6 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: former civil servants, experienced UPSC mentors, coaching institute owners, interview trainers, education entrepreneurs with strong academic network, retired officers and subject experts
Food Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A cloud kitchen prepares food only for delivery or takeaway without a dine-in restaurant setup.
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Initial cost
₹2 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: home cooks, food entrepreneurs, restaurant owners, catering owners, small food brands
Real Estate Service Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A co-living property management business manages shared rental homes, PGs, and co-living units for property owners while serving students and working professionals as tenants.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹20 lakh
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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: real estate brokers, PG operators, property managers, hospitality professionals, rental business entrepreneurs, people with local housing and tenant networks