Business idea · D2C

Handmade gifting brand

Candles and hampers sold on marketplaces and Instagram, plus festival corporate orders.

Rough starting cost
₹50k–1 L
Skill needed
Low
Key licence
GST

Candles, hampers and other handmade gifts sell on marketplaces and Instagram, with demand peaking around festivals, weddings and year-end corporate gifting. You can start small from home and buy materials in batches as orders come in.

Good photos, consistent packaging and quick replies matter as much as the product. Corporate orders can be large, so prepare a simple catalogue and price list well before the festive season. Most marketplaces ask for GST registration before you can sell, so check each platform’s current rules.

Costs are rough estimates and vary by city and scale. Check locally, and confirm licences with the relevant authority, before you commit money.

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