Recycling Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A textile waste upcycling business turns fabric scraps, garment waste, and old textiles into useful fashion, decor, utility, and gifting products.
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 ₹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: tailors, fashion designers, women entrepreneurs, craft makers, NGOs and self-help groups, sustainable product sellers, small manufacturers
Construction Business
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A tile installation service earns by fixing floor, wall, bathroom, kitchen, balcony, staircase, and commercial tiles for homes and construction projects.
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 ₹10 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
2 to 8 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: tile masons, civil work contractors, renovation contractors, flooring professionals, construction supervisors, home improvement entrepreneurs, people with contractor networks
Home Decor Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
An upcycled furniture brand redesigns old or discarded furniture into usable, attractive, and sustainable home or office pieces.
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
15% to 40%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: furniture designers, carpenters, home decor sellers, DIY creators, artists, interior design enthusiasts, sustainability-focused entrepreneurs
Eco Friendly Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
An urban gardening kits business sells ready-to-use gardening bundles for balconies, terraces, windows, and small homes.
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
10% to 25% after marketing, returns, rent, staff, and overheads.
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: home-based entrepreneurs, gardening enthusiasts, eco-friendly product sellers, nursery owners, D2C brand builders, students and part-time sellers
Food Business
Low to Medium difficulty
A vada pav outlet sells hot vada pav, chutney, fried snacks, and beverages from a stall, cart, kiosk, or small shop.
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
15% to 35%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: first-time food entrepreneurs, street food operators, small shop owners, snack brand builders, local food franchise buyers
Agriculture Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
Vermicompost production converts organic waste and cow dung into nutrient-rich organic manure using earthworms.
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
15% to 35%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: farmers, rural entrepreneurs, organic farming promoters, nursery owners, women self-help groups, people with access to cow dung and farm waste
Pet Care Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
Veterinary appointment coordination helps pet owners find clinics, book vet visits, schedule vaccinations, manage follow-ups, and receive pet healthcare reminders.
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
20% to 45%
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Break-even
3 to 9 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: pet care entrepreneurs, pet shop owners, pet groomers, animal lovers, local service coordinators, people with strong phone and WhatsApp support skills
Village Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
A village coaching center provides tuition, exam preparation, homework help, spoken English, computer basics, and skill classes for rural students.
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 ₹8 lakh
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Profit margin
25% to 55%
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Break-even
2 to 8 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: teachers, graduates, women entrepreneurs, retired teachers, college students, education-minded rural youth, school tutors, small-town entrepreneurs
Retail Business
Home-based
Low to Medium difficulty
A village grocery store earns by selling daily food items, packaged goods, household consumables, and essential products to local 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 ₹8 lakh
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Profit margin
5% to 15%
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Break-even
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: village entrepreneurs, families with roadside or home-front space, small retail beginners, women entrepreneurs, existing small shop owners, people with local community trust
Rural Business
Home-based
Part-time
Low to Medium difficulty
A village water purifier service business earns by installing, repairing, cleaning, and maintaining drinking water purifiers for rural households, shops, schools, and small institutions.
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 ₹4 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: RO technicians, electricians, plumbers, rural entrepreneurs, appliance repair technicians, small town service providers, students with technical training
Service Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A washing machine repair business fixes semi-automatic, top-load, and front-load washing machines through home visits and spare part replacement.
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
3 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: appliance repair technicians, home service entrepreneurs, electricians learning appliance repair, local repair shop owners, service franchise operators
Waste Management Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
Waste segregation consultancy helps organizations set up practical systems for separating wet, dry, recyclable, sanitary and hazardous waste at source.
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 ₹10 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: environmental consultants, sustainability professionals, waste management entrepreneurs, NGO workers, facility management professionals, social entrepreneurs, students with environmental background
Repair Service Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A watch repair service fixes watches, replaces batteries and straps, changes glass, and services watch movements.
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
Medium
Best for: repair technicians, watch enthusiasts, small shop owners, mobile repair shop owners, jewellery shop partners, students interested in technical skills
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