Business ideas
Business ideas you can actually start this year
Each idea comes with a rough starting cost, the skills it needs and the licences to sort out first. Costs are estimates, so check locally before you commit.
ManufacturingPaper bag and packaging unitSmall-batch eco packaging for local shops, bakeries and D2C brands.Rough cost₹4–8 LSkillMediumKey licenceUdyamDigitalFull reportBookkeeping for small businessesMonthly accounts and GST filing support for shops and freelancers.Rough costUnder ₹50kSkillHighKey licenceUdyamServicesHome cleaning and pest controlBook-online cleaning crews for apartments and small offices.Rough cost₹1–3 LSkillMediumKey licenceShop ActResaleRefurbished electronicsBuy, repair and resell phones and laptops with a short warranty.Rough cost₹2–4 LSkillHighKey licenceGSTD2CFull reportHandmade gifting brandCandles and hampers sold on marketplaces and Instagram, plus festival corporate orders.Rough cost₹50k–1 LSkillLowKey licenceGSTAgriMicrogreens farmGrow fast-turnover greens indoors and sell to cafés and premium grocers.Rough cost₹1–2 LSkillMediumKey licenceFSSAIDigitalFull reportSocial media studio for local shopsMonthly content and ads packages for restaurants, salons and clinics.Rough costUnder ₹50kSkillLowKey licenceGST if neededEducationOnline tutoring for board examsSmall live batches for Class 10 and 12 students, run from home.Rough costUnder ₹50kSkillLowKey licenceUdyamFoodFull reportCloud kitchen for office lunchesDelivery-only kitchen serving fixed-menu lunches to offices in one neighbourhood.Rough cost₹3–5 LSkillMediumKey licenceFSSAI
Idea reports
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Everything you need to decide and launch, researched for one idea.
- Market size and who your customers are
- A line-by-line start-up cost sheet
- Licences and registrations, step by step
- Suppliers, pricing and margins
- A 90-day launch plan
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