Diamond Business
High difficulty
A diamond tool sharpening business services and sharpens tools used by diamond polishing and cutting units.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹20 lakh
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Profit margin
18% to 40%
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Break-even
6 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: diamond factory tool technicians, machine maintenance workers, grinding and sharpening operators, people with diamond unit contacts, small workshop owners, technical entrepreneurs in Varachha or Katargam
Printing Business
Medium difficulty
A digital printing shop prints documents, photos, marketing materials, banners, labels, certificates, invitations, and custom items for local customers and businesses.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹12 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
8 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: local entrepreneurs, stationery shop owners, graphic designers, computer shop owners, people near colleges, offices, courts, hospitals, or markets
Food Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
Dry fruit trading involves buying dry fruits in bulk and selling them through wholesale, retail, gifting, ecommerce, or institutional supply channels.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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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 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: food traders, grocery wholesalers, small retailers, online sellers, gift hamper sellers, people with supplier and market knowledge
Festival and Event Business
Medium difficulty
A Durga Puja decor fabrication business creates theme pandal decoration, stage elements, gates, backdrops, and festival structures for puja committees and event organizers.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹25 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
One to three festival cycles
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Risk
Medium to High
Best for: event decorators, pandal contractors, fabrication workshop owners, artists and set designers, carpenters and bamboo structure teams, entrepreneurs with puja committee contacts
Manufacturing Business
Medium difficulty
An eco-friendly packaging unit manufactures paper, biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable packaging products for food, retail, ecommerce, gifting, and institutional buyers.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
8 to 20 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: small manufacturers, paper product entrepreneurs, B2B traders, packaging suppliers, women entrepreneurs, MSME owners, ecommerce packaging sellers
Manufacturing Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
An embroidery unit adds thread, zari, logo, motif, or decorative work to garments and textile products for boutiques, manufacturers, schools, corporates, and direct customers.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹12 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: garment entrepreneurs, tailors, boutique owners, textile workers, women entrepreneurs, machine operators
Export Business
Home-based
High difficulty
An engineering goods export business sells Indian industrial products, components, machinery parts, tools, castings, fasteners, and fabricated items to overseas buyers.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹25 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
Medium to High
Best for: export entrepreneurs, engineering graduates, manufacturing business owners, industrial traders, B2B sales professionals, family businesses in engineering clusters
Education and Training Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
An engineering graduate training business teaches job-ready technical, software, industrial and interview skills to fresh engineering graduates.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹35 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: engineering faculty members, technical trainers, industry professionals, placement trainers, coaching centre owners, entrepreneurs with college and HR contacts
Retail Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
An ethnic wear boutique sells traditional and contemporary Indian outfits for daily wear, festivals, weddings, parties, and custom styling.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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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 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: fashion entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, tailoring business owners, boutique designers, home-based sellers, people with apparel sourcing knowledge
Automobile Business
Medium difficulty
An EV charging station earns by charging electric vehicles through AC or DC chargers at public, commercial, residential, highway, fleet, or workplace locations.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹1 crore
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Profit margin
8% to 30% after utilization stabilizes
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Break-even
18 to 48 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: landowners, petrol pump owners, parking lot operators, mall owners, fleet operators, hotel owners, highway business owners, energy entrepreneurs, automobile service entrepreneurs
Event and Exhibition Business
Medium difficulty
An exhibition booth design business creates branded stalls, modular booths, display structures, counters, graphics and on-site setup for companies participating in trade fairs and expos.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹20 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 event management experience, graphic designers and 3D visualizers, interior contractors, printing and signage operators, fabrication workshop owners, entrepreneurs with B2B sales ability
Export Business
Medium to High difficulty
An export packaging service earns by packing goods safely for international shipment using export-grade boxes, pallets, crates, wrapping, cushioning, moisture protection, and cargo handling processes.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 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 to High
Best for: packaging entrepreneurs, logistics professionals, woodworking workshop owners, industrial service providers, corrugated box suppliers, freight forwarder partners, manufacturing cluster entrepreneurs
Fashion and Textile Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A fabric printing service prints custom designs, patterns, logos, and artwork on fabric for fashion, garment, gifting, and home furnishing use.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹25 lakh depending on printing method and machine scale
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Profit margin
10% to 30%
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Break-even
8 to 24 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: textile entrepreneurs, fashion designers, printing business owners, boutique owners, garment manufacturers, creative design professionals
B2B Service Business
Home-based
Medium to High difficulty
A facility management service earns by managing building operations, manpower, cleaning, maintenance, vendors, and workplace support for commercial and residential properties.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹25 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: operations managers, housekeeping contractors, security service providers, property managers, maintenance contractors, B2B service entrepreneurs, building service supervisors
Food and Catering Business
Medium difficulty
A film set catering business supplies reliable meals, tea, snacks, and drinking water to film, OTT, television, ad shoot, and production crews.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹18 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: catering operators, cloud kitchen owners, people with Tollywood production contacts, food entrepreneurs who can manage early morning delivery, local caterers near Film Nagar or Ramoji Film City routes
Safety Business
Home-based
Medium to High difficulty
A fire safety equipment supply business sells certified fire protection products and related services to commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential clients.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 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 to High
Best for: B2B sales entrepreneurs, industrial supply traders, safety equipment dealers, facility management providers, fire extinguisher technicians, contractors with compliance networks
Trading Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A food packaging supply business sells food-grade containers, boxes, cups, trays, bags, labels, and disposable packaging to food businesses.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
6% to 18%
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Break-even
6 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: trading business owners, restaurant supply dealers, packaging wholesalers, B2B sales entrepreneurs, people with local food business contacts
Logistics Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A furniture delivery service picks up, transports, unloads, and sometimes assembles furniture for stores, sellers, carpenters, and households.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹10 lakh for a small one-vehicle or partnered-vehicle furniture delivery service.
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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: small transport operators, tempo owners, logistics entrepreneurs, furniture market workers, delivery business owners, people with vehicle access
Export Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
A handicraft export business sources Indian handmade products and sells them to international buyers through wholesale, retail, trade fairs, export portals, and online marketplaces.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹25 lakh
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Profit margin
15% to 40%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium to High
Best for: export entrepreneurs, handicraft suppliers, artisan cluster coordinators, home decor sellers, gift exporters, ecommerce sellers, women entrepreneurs, regional product traders
Retail Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A handloom product store sells handwoven textile products through a shop, online channels, exhibitions, or direct customer orders.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹12 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 25%
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Break-even
8 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: textile enthusiasts, boutique owners, women entrepreneurs, craft sellers, small retailers, online store owners
Food Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A healthy salad and bowl kitchen prepares fresh salads, protein bowls, grain bowls, and diet-friendly meals for delivery and takeaway without dine-in seating.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹9 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 25%
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Break-even
6 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: health-focused food entrepreneurs, home cooks with healthy recipes, nutrition-aware chefs, cloud kitchen owners, fitness meal planners
Travel and Hospitality Business
Medium to High difficulty
A heritage haveli stay management business operates and markets Jaipur heritage properties as boutique stays for tourists, families, cultural travelers, and destination wedding guests.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹60 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 30%
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Break-even
10 to 24 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with hospitality experience, heritage property owners, boutique hotel managers, tourism operators, family-run haveli owners, entrepreneurs with strong guest service and property operations skills
Healthcare Business
High difficulty
Home healthcare services send trained nurses, caregivers, attendants, physiotherapists, or medical support staff to care for patients at home.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹10 lakh for a small local home healthcare agency
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Profit margin
10% to 30%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
High
Best for: healthcare professionals, nurses, hospital operations managers, physiotherapists, medical entrepreneurs, elder care service providers, people with healthcare staffing experience, business owners with strong compliance discipline
Home Services
Home-based
Medium to High difficulty
A home renovation contractor plans and executes repair, remodeling, and upgrade work for houses, flats, villas, and rental properties.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹12 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 to High
Best for: civil contractors, interior supervisors, skilled tradespeople, project managers, builders, experienced service entrepreneurs
Logistics Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A hyperlocal delivery service moves products, parcels, groceries, medicines, documents and local orders within a limited nearby area.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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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: logistics entrepreneurs, bike owners, local courier operators, delivery riders, merchant network builders, small city service entrepreneurs
Trading Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
An industrial safety gear supply business sells protective equipment and workplace safety products to industries, contractors, construction sites, and commercial buyers.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹20 lakh
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Profit margin
5% to 20%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: traders, B2B sales professionals, industrial suppliers, hardware wholesalers, safety officers starting business, construction material suppliers, MSME entrepreneurs
Export Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
A jewelry export business sells Indian jewelry products to international buyers, wholesalers, boutiques, and online sellers.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹50 lakh
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Profit margin
8% to 30%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium to High
Best for: jewelry manufacturers, fashion accessory wholesalers, export entrepreneurs, handmade jewelry sellers, silver jewelry traders, imitation jewelry suppliers, international B2B sales professionals
Food Business
High difficulty
A kebab cloud cart network sells Lucknowi kebabs, rolls, parathas, and quick meals through a central kitchen that supplies multiple carts, kiosks, and delivery points.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹30 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 25%
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Break-even
10 to 24 months
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Risk
Medium to High
Best for: food entrepreneurs, restaurant operators, cloud kitchen owners, street food brand builders, catering business owners, people with kitchen operations experience
Food Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A khakhra and thepla brand makes Gujarati ready-to-eat snacks and sells them in branded packs through shops, online platforms, distributors, and direct customers.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 25%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: Gujarati food entrepreneurs, home snack makers, women entrepreneurs, small food manufacturers, regional snack sellers, health snack brand builders
Fashion Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A kidswear brand designs, sources, brands, and sells clothes for babies, toddlers, and children.
Fits this budget band because the starting cost mainly falls between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹15 lakh
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Profit margin
10% to 25%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: fashion entrepreneurs, boutique owners, mothers starting a business, ecommerce sellers, apparel traders, small clothing manufacturers