Photography Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A pearl jewellery photography business creates clear product images, catalogue photos and ecommerce visuals for Hyderabad pearl sellers and jewellery brands.
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 ₹10 lakh
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Profit margin
25% to 50%
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Break-even
6 to 14 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: product photographers, jewellery retouchers, creative freelancers, studio owners, people with ecommerce photography skills, entrepreneurs near jewellery markets
Service Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A pest control service removes and prevents pests in homes, offices, restaurants, warehouses, and commercial properties.
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 ₹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: local service entrepreneurs, facility management professionals, cleaning service owners, home service startups, technicians with pest control experience, franchise service operators
Pharma and Healthcare Business
Home-based
Part-time
High difficulty
A pharma validation documentation business prepares technical validation, GMP and QA documents for pharma, biotech and medical device companies.
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
25% to 50%
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Break-even
4 to 10 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: pharma QA professionals, validation engineers, regulatory affairs executives, pharma consultants, retired pharma quality managers, technical writers with GMP knowledge
Consulting Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
A policy research desk prepares policy briefs, regulatory notes, government scheme analysis, and sector research for organisations that need reliable public policy information.
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 ₹18 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: public policy graduates, research analysts, former think tank researchers, consultants, law and governance professionals, writers with policy domain knowledge
Logistics Business
Home-based
Medium to High difficulty
A port clearing documentation business prepares and manages shipment paperwork for importers, exporters, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics companies.
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
6 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with import export documentation experience, former freight forwarding staff, customs broker support executives, logistics coordinators, shipping office employees, detail-oriented entrepreneurs with port contacts
Logistics Business
Home-based
Medium to High difficulty
A port export documentation business prepares, verifies, and coordinates shipment paperwork for exporters, freight forwarders, CHAs, and logistics firms using Chennai port routes.
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
6 to 14 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: people with export-import documentation experience, former logistics office staff, freight forwarding executives, CHA documentation assistants, commerce graduates with practical EXIM training, entrepreneurs with exporter and logistics contacts
Handicraft Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A Rajasthani miniature painting business sells handmade traditional paintings, framed art, custom pieces, tourist souvenirs, workshops, and export-ready artwork from Jaipur.
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
12% to 35%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: traditional artists, art curators, handicraft sellers, tourism entrepreneurs, gallery owners, women entrepreneurs, online art sellers
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.
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
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
Online Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
Regional food ecommerce sells authentic local foods, snacks, sweets, pickles, and specialty products online.
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 ₹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: food entrepreneurs, regional food makers, home-based food sellers, family food businesses, local snack manufacturers, D2C ecommerce founders, women entrepreneurs, regional brand builders
Technology Services Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A SaaS onboarding support business helps software companies activate new customers through guided setup, training, documentation and early support.
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
3 to 9 months
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Risk
Low to Medium
Best for: customer support professionals, SaaS customer success executives, technical support specialists, B2B sales support teams, startup operations professionals, graduates with strong communication and software skills
Food Business
Home-based
Medium difficulty
A samosa snack brand sells standardized samosas through a kiosk, shop, cloud kitchen, tea counter, delivery channel, or packaged frozen model.
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
15% to 30%
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Break-even
4 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: snack entrepreneurs, street food sellers, home cooks, tea shop owners, small food brands, cloud kitchen owners
Healthcare and Personal Care Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A senior home assistance business provides non-medical daily support, companionship, errands, reminders, and family updates for elderly people living at home.
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 ₹18 lakh
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Profit margin
12% to 28%
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Break-even
4 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: care service entrepreneurs, home healthcare coordinators, women entrepreneurs, retired healthcare administrators, social service professionals, people with caregiver management skills
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.
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
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
Education and Training Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A software testing training business teaches manual testing, automation testing, API testing, Selenium, bug reporting, and QA interview preparation to students and professionals seeking IT jobs.
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
18% to 40%
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Break-even
6 to 14 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: software testers with industry experience, IT trainers, QA leads, career counsellors, education entrepreneurs, coaching centre owners near student and IT hubs
Food Business
Medium difficulty
A South Indian dosa outlet sells fresh dosas, idlis, vadas, sambar, chutneys, and filter coffee from a small quick-service food setup.
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 28%
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Break-even
6 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: food entrepreneurs, experienced cooks, small restaurant owners, breakfast stall operators, people targeting daily repeat food demand
Startup Services Business
Home-based
Medium to High difficulty
A startup payroll management business processes salaries, payslips, deductions, reimbursements, employee records, and compliance coordination for Bengaluru startups and small companies.
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 45%
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Break-even
6 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: HR operations professionals, payroll executives, accounting service providers, compliance consultants, startup operations managers, founders with B2B service experience
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.
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 ₹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
Healthcare Business
Medium difficulty
A telemedicine assistance center helps patients access online doctor consultations, reports, prescriptions, and follow-up support through a managed local service point.
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
10% to 25%
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Break-even
6 to 15 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: healthcare entrepreneurs, pharmacy owners, diagnostic collection partners, clinic support operators, rural service center owners, nurses or healthcare coordinators
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.
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 ₹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
Textile Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A textile catalog photography business creates clean product images and edited catalog photos for Surat textile traders, wholesalers, manufacturers, boutiques, and online sellers.
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 45%
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Break-even
5 to 12 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: photographers who understand product presentation, graphic designers and editors, textile market freelancers, small studio owners, people with contacts in Surat textile markets, entrepreneurs who can manage fast catalog delivery
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.
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
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
Retail Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A tram heritage merchandise business sells Kolkata tram-inspired gifts, souvenirs, collectibles, and cultural products to tourists, locals, cafés, hotels, bookshops, and online 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
12% to 35%
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Break-even
6 to 14 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: designers and artists, souvenir sellers, Kolkata heritage enthusiasts, gift product entrepreneurs, tourism business operators, students or creators with product design interest
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.
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
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.
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
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
Creative Services
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A videography service records, edits, and delivers professional videos for weddings, events, brands, businesses, creators, and institutions.
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
20% to 45%
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Break-even
6 to 18 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: video creators, photographers, film students, freelancers, event professionals, editing professionals
Home and Facility Services
Home-based
Part-time
Medium difficulty
A water tank cleaning service cleans and disinfects overhead tanks, underground sumps, apartment tanks, and commercial water storage systems.
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
18% to 35%
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Break-even
4 to 10 months
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Risk
Medium
Best for: home service entrepreneurs, cleaning service operators, facility management contractors, plumbing service providers, maintenance technicians, students with operations skills, local service business owners
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.
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
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
Media and Creative Business
Home-based
Part-time
Medium to High difficulty
Ad film production creates promotional videos that help brands explain products, build trust, and run advertising campaigns.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹2 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹15 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: videographers, film makers, creative directors, video editors, advertising professionals, content production teams
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.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹2 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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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
Export Business
Home-based
High difficulty
Agro product export business sources Indian farm and food products and supplies them to foreign importers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and food processors.
Also fits this page because its minimum starting cost is ₹2 lakh, which is below the page budget limit.
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Initial cost
₹2 lakh to ₹50 lakh
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Profit margin
3% to 18%
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Break-even
9 to 24 months
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Risk
High
Best for: export entrepreneurs, agri traders, farmers producer organizations, commodity suppliers, food product wholesalers, logistics-aware business owners