15 Tech Profitable Business Ideas with Low Investment – Part 2

On May 14, 2021 By Nirali MandaliaIn Business1 Comment

As per Investopedia, a tech business is a business that focuses on research, development or distribution of technologically based goods and services to the market. The technology sector offers the manufacturing of electronics, software development, computers, or products and services relating to information technology.

Over the years, technology has transformed our daily lives. Anything can be done with only a few clicks on smartphones or laptops like shopping, learning, healthcare, holiday planning, etc. It is impossible to live without technology in today’s dynamic world. Technology has made our lives easier, faster, better, and more enjoyable.

With technological advancement, tech business ideas have started to pop up across markets. Technology has provided lucrative business opportunities for entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos who are considered to be among the world’s biggest tech entrepreneurs whose imaginations and innovations have contributed to the advancement of technology. They have started their businesses from scratch.

The best part of the tech business is that you can start with a small investment and can grow over time. However, you will require some technical skills to start a business in this industry along with commitment, persistence, courage and consistency. There are no shortcuts.

In this article, I would provide 15 profitable tech business ideas which can be started with low investment.

1) Artificial Intelligence:-

This sector has been tremendously increased for the past several years. Artificial intelligence is the ability of a system or a program to think like humans and mimic their actions. Technologies like machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, statistics are all part of the AI landscape. AI has found its applications in almost every business sector such as Alexa and Siri- Amazon and Apple’s digital voice assistants, travel and navigation, social media feeds, smart cars, music and video streaming. They are now being implemented in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, apparel, agriculture and real estate.

According to Statista, the global AI Market is expected to grow around US$ 126 billion by 2025. Before getting started with an AI business, you should have a sound understanding of programming, software engineering, and data science.

Success Story: “BigThinx” is founded by Shivang Desai and Chandralika Hazarika in Bangalore in 2015. “Bigthinx” is specialized in Artificial Intelligence for fashion, retail and fitness. “Bigthinx’s Lyflike” software uses AI to create personalized virtual 3D avatars that look, measure, and move like you by taking just three photos.

2) Robotics:-

Robotics is going to be a booming field in the future. In our minds, a robot is a machine that looks and behaves like a person. According to the Robot Institute of America, Robots are defined as reprogrammable multifunctional manipulators designed to move materials, parts or specialized devices through various programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks. A robot can assist you, interact with you and even take your place if necessary. Robotics is a science of designing or building applications of robots with the help of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computing and the right software implementation.

According to Statista, the robotics industry is expected to grow around US$ 210 billion by 2025. Thus, it will create more golden opportunities for techpreneurs. Before getting started with this business, you should have a sound knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Java and Python along with skills in science and applied mathematics.

Success Story: “Grey Orange” was launched in February 2011. It offers a range of robotic systems and solutions for warehouses, distribution, and fulfillment centers. It is founded by BITS Pilani alumni Samay Kohli and Akash Gupta. Samay Kohli had been part of the team that created one of India’s first humanoid robots – AcYut.

3) Mobile Application Development:-

“Mobile is the future of everything”- Forbes.

The growing popularity of smartphones is perhaps the most significant technological development in recent years. Smartphones allow us to do stuff with just a single tap through mobile apps like shopping, reading, searching, etc. And the way the market is trending, it could prove to be very profitable business ideas.

Mobile app development refers to the process of writing software that is designed to run on various smartphones, tablets and computer tablets. It is beyond the coding which includes the strategic process of defining, designing, building and launching a successful mobile product. You can also make a mobile app for small and medium enterprises.

According to the State of Mobile Report 2019, the global mobile app industry is expected to grow around US$ 6.3 trillion by 2021. Before getting started with this business, you should have a sound knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, JavaScript and Python. You should also have familiar with Android and IOS mobile application development platforms.

Success Story: “CRED”established in 2018, provides its users with amazing rewards for paying their credit card bills. Your data are very safe and secure in this “CRED” app. It is founded by Kunal Shah. He holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Wilson College in Mumbai and MBA dropout from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.

4) Mobile Gaming:-

The Mobile Gaming industry is the fastest growing industry in India. It is a great option for entrepreneurs who love to play games and sound knowledge of programming language. Gaming is the most common way of entertainment for everyone. You must have played popular snake games on Nokia phones in the past. This iconic game was played by 350 million people around the world. Mobile Games are more popular nowadays, as they can be easily accessible to customers through the play store and most of the games are free to download or cheap to buy. That’s why the growth of mobile gaming is incredible.

According to Statista, the global gaming market is expected to grow US$ 100 billion by 2023. Before getting started with this business, you should have a sound knowledge of programming languages such as Java, C#, Objective C and Swift. You also need creativity, artistic ability and some more technical skills to make interesting games.

Success Story: “Ludo King”, India’s No.1 gaming app during Coronavirus Lockdown which is developed by Mumbai-based Gametion Technologies. With 10.3 million downloads in September 2020, “Ludo King” is the most downloaded mobile game in India. Vikash Jaiswal is the Founder and CEO of Gametion Technologies, the parent company of “Ludo King”. He was very fond of digital games right from his childhood.

5) Big Data Analytics:-

In recent years, the market for big data analytics has grown significantly. The use of data analytics is enhancing every year by the organization. Big data is a term that refers to the large number of data sets that may be structured or unstructured. A huge amount of data is generated every day by businesses and users due to the rapid growth of mobile data traffic, cloud computing traffic, and the rapid development of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). Hence, big data analytics is required for the process of interpreting large data sets and get accurate results in a short duration of time. These massive data sets are extracted, prepared and blended to provide analysis for the business that leads to better strategic decisions and increases the sales of the company. Retail and E-commerce is an industry that can have the maximum benefit of big data analytics.

It involves different analytics techniques like machine learning, data mining, natural language processing and statistics. A background in IT, analysis or industry knowledge are prerequisites to start a business in this sector. According to Statista, the global big data industry is expected to grow around US$ 274 billion by 2022.

Success Story: “SynctacticAI” is an end-to-end data science platform started by Chethan KR and Ashish in February 2019 that handles the entire data life cycle management of a company. Their platform links with multiple storage systems and providing services like cleaning the data set, structuring it, and building machine learning models.

6) Agri-Tech:-

The agricultural sector has been the backbone of the Indian economy for many years. The word “agri-tech” refers to the fusion of agriculture and technology. It is the use of technology in agriculture to maximize output and efficiency. It can be achieved by the use of robotics, big data, artificial intelligence, or some other approach that is needed to resolve the challenges that the agricultural industry faces from soil issues, climate, and irrigation to the supply chain gap.

According to Inc42 Plus analysis, the global agritech market is expected to grow around US$24.1 billion by 2025.

Success Story: “KrishiHub”, a Bangalore-based Agri solution firm, was founded in 2016 to empower farmers through technology, design, and data science. Fresh vegetables are procured directly from farmers and delivered to businesses such as restaurants, canteens, and hostels through “KrishiHub.” It is founded by Jyotiska Khasnabish. He did his master’s from IIIT Bangalore with a Data Science specialization.

7) 3D Printing:-

3D printing technology offers huge growth opportunities in the coming years. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is the method of creating three-dimensional solid objects from a computer-aided design model. In comparison to a conventional method, a manufacturer can create a working prototype in just a few hours using this new technology. Today, Industries including Engineering & Design, aerospace, medical, education, architecture and fashion all are actively using 3D printing technologies.

According to Statista, the global 3D printing market is expected to grow around US$ 63.46 billion by 2026. Before getting started with the 3D printing business, you should require 3D CAD software, a 3D printer, expert training, and reliable service.

Success Story: “Simpliforge Creations” provides 3D prototyping and manufacturing solutions for products from the FMCG sector to niche domains such as dentistry, prosthetics, jewelry and construction. It was founded by Amit Ghule in 2018 in Mumbai. They also started the partnership with Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management (HITAM), which aims to promote and support entrepreneurship, innovation, and research in the city.

8) Drone Videography:-

In recent years, it has been one of the most rapidly growing fields of photography. It can give media access to that place with unique perspectives and compositions that would normally be impossible to achieve for the photographer. A drone is a flying device with multiple propellers that can be used to hover or fly in any direction. Drones make aerial photography much easier with high-quality, while also making it affordable than in the past.

There has been an increase in the demand for drone photography from the infrastructure, architecture, civil engineering, agriculture, and event industry around the world. Before getting started with a drone videography business, you need to get certified to fly a drone and check local regulations on commercial use. According to Statista, the global Drone videography market is expected to grow around US$ 63.3 billion by 2025.

Success Story: “Gravodrone” is founded by Priya Iyengar and Raakesh Ramaswamy in 2015 in Bengaluru. It is a tech startup providing services of Aerial Photography / Drone Photography, Aerial Videography, Aerial Inspection, Wind-turbine Inspection / Windmill Inspection, Structural Inspection, Civil Engineering Inspection, Aerial Survey, Aerial Mapping and many more.

9) Gadgets Repair:-

Nowadays, the gadgets repair industry is growing rapidly due to the increasing use of tech devices. This is one of the most profitable business ideas in today’s technology-driven world. Although several manufacturers have a one-year warranty on their products, it’s very costly to get it repaired after the warranty period. So, it has caused a corresponding rise in the demand for maintenance and repair services of electronics items. This business repairs damaged equipment such as televisions, stereos, computers, mobile phones, tablets and gaming devices. You can also provide door-to-door services to your customers to avoid the hassle of going to the service center and stop them from paying extra money.

Before you start working as a gadgets repairer, it’s recommended to get some training and learn all internal parts of gadgets. According to Statista, the Gadgets repair industry is expected to grow around US$ 139 billion by 2024.

Success Story: “Phixman Technologies Pvt. Ltd”, launched in 2015 which is the largest mobile phone repairing chain in India, also the biggest electronic service provider. It was founded by Mr. Shaad Rehman. He is a mechanical engineer. He worked as a Senior Manager with Asahi India Glass Ltd, a glass manufacturing and Supplier Company in India. He was very passionate about technology and gadgets. So, he decided to focus on a “gadget repair startup”.

10) Cybersecurity:-

Cybersecurity is one of the most in-demand fields for IT professionals. You are at risk for a cyber attack at any time if you have a website, online accounts, or other web-based frameworks. The term “cybersecurity” refers to the security offered through online services to protect your online data. Cybersecurity is important because it protects from cyber risks like data breaches, cyber-attacks, malware, phishing scams, and other digital threats. Cyber threats and privacy issues can have a significant effect on your enterprise. As a result, the government, companies, and individuals are all searching for ways to avoid cyber-attacks. That’s why there is a huge demand for cybersecurity services in the market.

According to Statista, the cybersecurity industry is expected to grow around US$ 224.48 billion by 2022.

Success Story: “Lucideus Tech”(Safe Security), founded in 2012 in Delhi by Saket Modi, Rahul Tyagi, and Vidit Baxi, allows organizations to measure and mitigate cyber risks in real-time. It also recently launched the SAFE Me app.

11) Web Design:-

It is one of the most profitable tech business ideas that are always in demand as every business needs a professional website to create their brand. A web designer is responsible for creating the design and layout of a website. It also encompasses many different skills and disciplines including graphic design, copywriting, UI/UX design and SEO.

This business has immense opportunities as it is expected to grow around US$ 13.6 billion by 2026. Before getting started with the web design business, you should have a sound knowledge of HTML and CSS. You can also create multiple themes and sell them online using a different platform.

Successful Story: Sreelakshmi Suresh was awarded as the youngest web designer at age of 6 and the World’s youngest CEO. She was born in Kozhikode in Kerala. When she was 8 years old, she designed a website for her school, Presentation High Secondary school. She launched her own start-up “eDesign” in 2009. Sreelakshmi Suresh has received several awards and other recognition.

12) Tech Blog:-

If you are from a technical background and you want to share your expertise, another simplest idea is starting a tech blog. Along with expertise, writing skills are also required for this business. The idea is to provide quality content consistently about various technologies such as Mobiles, Computers, Home Automation, Robotics, Gadgets, Tech News, Product Reviews, and other related topics. Eventually, your blog will become more popular as you provide more valuable information on that. After getting popular, you can also monetize your blog through various sources. This idea can be implemented with very low investment.

It requires patience, passion, dedication, smart work and discipline to be a successful blogger. You can make a few hundred dollars on ads and affiliate marketing depending upon content strategy and monetization method.

Success Story: Amit Agarwal started writing a Tech blog in the year 2004. Amit worked in Hyderabad for a few years after graduating from IIT Roorkee with a degree in computer science. Amit quit his corporate job to become India’s first professional Tech blogger after moving to his hometown Agra. He was awarded by Google recently with the “Google Developer Expert” title for GSuite and Google Apps Script.

13) SEO Consulting:-

SEO is search engine optimization. Every day, 90% of people spend time on Google, searching for various types of information, websites, and services. SEO is one of the digital marketing techniques which can be helpful for the better optimization of a website and rank their website to appear on the first page of search engines like Google, Bing, Yahoo and Baidu. So, this industry is growing very quickly and has a very bright future for techpreneurs. You can easily start this business as an individual SEO services provider with a small investment.

Before getting started with the SEO business, it’s recommended to have certified training on SEO. According to Statista, the global SEO market is expected to grow around US$ 77.6 billion by 2023.

Success Story: “Webnamaste” was launched in 2009 in Calicut, India. It is a full-service web marketing company that helps customers to reach their audience using a combination of Search engine optimization (SEO), Social media marketing (SMM) and Paid search marketing (SEM & PPC). It is founded by Radhakrishnan. Today, he has a team of about thirty young, bright and smart professionals.

14) Publishing EBook:-

If you are passionate about writing, publishing eBooks are one of the most effective ways to transform your passion into a business and produce a passive income. EBook is an electronic book that is published in digital forms. It can be easily accessible by downloading it over the internet. It can be read on the computer, e-reader (the Amazon Kindle), smart-phone or tablet. You can start writing eBooks on any topic that you are expertise on.

Amazon (Kindle Direct Publishing) is one of the best eBook publishing companies. You can choose other eBook publishers like Apple’s iBooks, Barnes & Noble Press, Kobo, Smashwords, Lulu and Draft2Digital. You can also sell your eBooks directly from your website or blog.

According to Statista, this industry is expected to grow around US$ 1.6 billion by 2024.

Success Story: Sudha Nair started writing her first novel “The Wedding Tamasha” in 2015 after working as a software engineer for eight years. After getting rejection from traditional publishers, she decided to self-publish with KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). Sudha is now a well-known author who has published nine books on KDP so far.

15) Affiliate Marketing:-

It’s one of the quickest and simplest way to earn money online through digital technology. According to Pat Flynn, Affiliate marketing is the process of earning a commission by promoting another’s company product or services. For example, if you’re an Amazon affiliate and you suggest home décor items, and people buy it through your affiliate link, Amazon will pay you a commission. Traditionally, a salesperson can only sell products from one company. As an affiliate marketer, you can sell products from various companies and earn commissions from all of them.

You can promote products like eBooks, phone accessories, wearable devices, fashions, gym equipment, baby care and many more through your blog, social media platform or community. It’s a great way for anyone to make passive income with affiliate marketing. According to Statista, the global affiliate marketing industry is expected to grow around US$ 835 million by 2025.

Success Story: Kulwant Nagi, belongs to a small town Fatehabad in Haryana who started affiliate marketing in 2012. He promotes his affiliate products on many platforms and was getting an income of $500 -$800 every single day.

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Do you know any Tech business ideas with low investment? Please feel free to share your thoughts and experience in comment section.

Thank you so much for your kind support.

Nirali.

Best Profitable Small Business Ideas With Low Investment – Part 1

On March 8, 2021May 11, 2021 By Nirali MandaliaIn Business3 Comments

A small business is an enterprise that is comparatively small in size, operating in a geographically localized area and requires less capital. Small business is playing a vital role in the economic development of the country. Peter Drucker said that small enterprises represent the main catalyst of economic development. They are very important because they create greater employment opportunities and provide a great level of job satisfaction to their employees. It plays the biggest role to fulfill the demands of society in exchange for money. Small businesses are the major sources of innovation in our civilization. In the 20th century, more than half of the major technological advances were initiated with small business ideas.

There are several reasons why people choose to set up a small business:

It gives them independence.
They are still looking for a job.
They don’t want to continue their cubicle job and come out from the rat race.
They are very ambitious and passionate about improving human lives.

Starting your own business requires a huge commitment. According to Inc. magazine, 50 % of new businesses fail during their first two years of operation as all of the small business ideas are not adaptable and flexible. In 2020, many businesses were forced to shut down because of the Covid19 pandemic.

Successful entrepreneurs spend their significant time doing market research, developing a realistic business plan and raising capital before launching their product into the market. Technology has made it simple, affordable and feasible to start your business. Everyone needs to understand before entering into an entrepreneurial journey is that one can never become an overnight success. You need to do a lot of hard work. These are three things that need to be considered when starting a business.

Choose a business idea that you are knowledgeable and passionate about.
You must have a clear picture of why you want to start it.
Do proper research about your product whether it is in demand.

Are you looking for the best profitable small business ideas? The good news is that there are so many opportunities to start your business and build innovative products. I have researched small business ideas in different categories which can be started with low investment. You can grab any of them, but I suggest you find creativity and innovation in any of your selected business ideas. Here I am starting with the first category.

FOOD BUSINESS IDEAS

The food industry is an essential part of our lives which provides food for human consumption. It includes a collection of various sectors producing a diverse range of food products such as food supply, cultivation, harvesting, processing, preservation, packaging, transportation, and distribution. India is the largest producer of milk, pulses, sugarcane and tea in the world and the second-largest producer of wheat, rice, fruits and vegetables. The food industry offers various opportunities and we can start it easily with low investment.

As many individuals have started doing this business, the food business has become highly competitive in the market. But if you maintain quality, hygiene, taste and innovation in your product, you can make a profit easily. You will have to take food business licenses and permits in the city and state in which you want to start your business.

Here you can find 16 profitable food business ideas. Keep reading:)

Food Truck or Mobile Food Van
Organic Farming
Bakery
Cloud Kitchen
QSR Restaurant
Tomato Farming
Salad Making
Chocolate Making
Cooking Classes
Catering Services
Tiffin Services
Healthy Snacks Making
Baby Food
Fruit Juice Processing
Food Blogging
Dehydrated Fruits

1) Food Truck or Mobile Food Van:-

The food truck business is one of the most popular and growing food business ideas today, if planned and managed properly. The food trucks are a great alternative to restaurants because of lower startup costs and lower risk of failures. Before opening the food truck, one should study the location, taste and habits of the individuals in that place.

Success Story: “Ramji Chaiwale” in Bangalore is one such story. It was founded by Sumit Joshi in 2015. He entered the industry from a single food truck to become a successful food market leader in Bangalore. “Ramji Chaiwale” has expanded from one café to 12 cafes in two Indian states in just four years.

Minimum Investment: Rs. 5 lakh.

2) Organic Farming:-

The popularity of organic foods has risen enormously in recent years. People who are very health conscious prefer organic foods nowadays. Organic farming showed 50 % more vitamins and nutrients than other methods. It also keeps the environment safe. If you have your land, you can build an organic farm on it which does not use artificial chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers to grow the crop. This industry provides a variety of farm produce including vegetables, fruits, meat and poultry.

Success Story: Satyajit and Ajinka quit their high-paying corporate jobs for organic farming, now making a monthly turnover of Rs. 30 lakh. Their online organic shop, “Amorearth”, was ranked the best store for organic products among Indians.

Minimum Investment: Rs. 20 lakh.

3) Bakery:-

Bakery products are very popular in all parts of the country. Cakes are the most favorable food items, especially during occasions. You can choose to open a bakery if you’re good at making cakes and biscuits. You can either choose a retail shop for your business and can sell baked items from your shop or you can set up a large-scale bakery unit and can sell the products to retailers.

Success Story: “Cakes N’ Craft” is one such story. Jasmine Lulla is a home baker who survived with cancer and continued to work and expand her bakery business “Cakes N Craft” even during her chemotherapy process. She turned her passion into a successful business with annual revenue of Rs 8 Cr by selling 600 cakes a day.

Minimum Investment: Rs. 10 lakh.

4) Cloud Kitchen:-

A cloud kitchen, also known as the dark kitchen or satellite kitchen, is a delivery-only restaurant format that offers no dine-in facility. The prepared food will be delivered to the customer’s doorstep who can order it on telephone or food delivery app. Cloud kitchens are considered as a low investment, low risk, yet one of the most profitable food business formats.

Success Story: “Box8” was started in 2012 by two IIT graduates Amit Raj and Anshul Gupta. It’s an online food delivery platform that specializes in Indian cuisine preparation and delivery. “Box8” provides 12,000 meals every day through a network of 60 stores across Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore.

Minimum Investment: Rs. 2 to 5 Lakh.

5) QSR Restaurant:-

The QSR industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. In order to provide quick and inexpensive alternatives, there is an immense opportunities in this sector. It’s one of the most profitable restaurant concepts among all, as the return on investment is very high. You can start a QSR restaurant by taking a franchise business of an already established brand.

Success Story: “Mast Kalandar” is a chain of QSR serving northern Indian vegetarian food which is very healthy, hygienic and affordable. It was founded by young Indian couple Gaurav Jain and his wife Pallavi Gupta, who quit their well paid jobs in a software company in Bangalore in 2006. It has 46 stores in 4 cities –Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune.

Minimum Investment: Rs. 15 to 20 Lakh.

6) Tomato Farming :-

It is one of the most profitable agriculture businesses. Generally, tomatoes are widely consumed in diverse ways. One is fresh in the green salad, cooked food recipes and tomato products such as sauce, juice, puree, ketchup, etc. Tomato farming can be done in open land or greenhouse. A small-scale tomato farm could easily be set up at a low cost. Tomatoes are a fast-growing crop. It will start to ripen, ready for harvest after three months of planting.

Success Story: “Tuzini Farms” is a commercial farming business that specializes in growing tomatoes. It was founded by Zaloumis Maria Zelina. She is a qualified nurse and cardiologist in Australia who quit her medical career to start “Tuzini Farms”. She has been honored as Zambia’s Youngest Female Farmer.

Minimum Investment: – Rs. 10 lakh.

7) Salad Making:-

People are now shifting towards good nutritious food from the same fast-food chain meals. So, in this health-conscious environment, it can be a very unique and profitable business. Salad can be made with simple lettuce to exotic combinations of fruits and vegetables. This business can be started with very low capital.

Success Story: Meghna Bafna started her salad making business in Pune with 3500 rupees from her kitchen and now she earns Rs. 1.25 lakh per month. She started selling salads through online messaging groups as a part-time job.

Minimum Investment: Rs. 50000 to 1 Lakh.

8) Chocolate Making:-

If you love to make chocolates, this idea is best for you. Apart from the children, adults and even seniors love chocolates. You can start this business with very low capital that can be operated from home too. You can also tie-up with retail shops to sell your chocolates. For starting a chocolate business you need to provide the best quality and attractive packaging.

Success Story: “Chococraft” is a 9 year old company, specializing in homemade, tasty, high-quality chocolates. Radhika Mandala founded “ChocoCraft”, a designer and custom-made chocolate in Hyderabad. She started making chocolates for friends and relatives, and encouraged by their positive response, she started taking corporate orders. She makes a healthy profit year-on-year.

Minimum Investment: INR 50000 to 1 Lakh.

9) Cooking Classes:-

Do you love cooking and enjoy teaching? Are you passionate about making some brilliant recipes? You can also open your cooking classes. It is also one of the best profitable business ideas which can be operated from home. It requires a great deal of effort, dedication and most importantly patience.

Success Story: Nita Mehta is a homemaker, a teacher, a celebrity chef, an author and an entrepreneur. She decided to do something different and started ice-cream making classes after researching current trends. From ice-creams, she moved towards cuisines, like Chinese, Mughlai and Continental, on public request. She has written more than 400 cookbooks. Nita Mehta runs a Culinary Academy in New Delhi which was started in 2001.

Minimum Investment: Rs. 0 to 50,000.

10) Catering Services:-

Are you passionate about cooking? Are you always managing people during the family gathering? If the answer is yes, you can provide catering services on a small or large scale. It requires experience, knowledge and managerial skills to start a catering services. People frequently organize parties and you can provide catering to them. It can be a very profitable business and can begin right from your home. Catering is needed at all places, ranging from corporate events, hospitals, schools, colleges, malls, weddings and parties.

Success Story: M.K.M. Pillai has started his catering services near Vadodara of the same company where he worked by taking a contract of providing meals for the 2800 employees. Today he runs his own catering company, “Noida-based PYX Industrial Caterers”, which provides meals to more than 8,000 corporate employees.

Minimum Investment: Rs. 5 lakh.

11) Tiffin Services:-

Tiffin service business is quite simple. You provide fresh and healthy home-cooked meals to people who are staying away from their homes. Your customers would be young working professionals or students. This business idea provides career opportunities for many people, especially for females.

Success Story: Lalita Patil started her journey with small Tiffin services in Thane in 2016 and launched “Gharachi Aathvan”, a restaurant that offers home-style food in July 2019. She provides simple, home-cooked food at very affordable prices. She is offering Tiffin and takeaway services to healthcare workers, students, and professionals.

Minimum Investment: Rs. 0 – 50,000

12) Healthy Snacks Making:-

Snacking is a small portion of food that is consumed between the meals. It can be helpful to improve overall health, decrease cravings, help you lose weight, control mood, and give you the energy you need to require throughout the day. Fried Packaged foods can be delicious and highly convenient, but it is very harmful to your body. That’s why the demand for ready-to-eat healthy snacks is increasing globally. One should pay attention to the creative packaging of the items.

Success Story: “DesiVDesi” was founded by Nidhi Pant in January 2017. It introduces a healthy snacks option which is produced using solar conduction dryers. The product includes Veggie Chips – Spinach Crisps and Beetroot Chips in the savory segment and Fruit Chunks – Chikoo Chips, Pineapple Chunks, Kokum Amla Candy and Muskmelon Chunks in the tangy and sweet category.

Minimum Investment: Rs. 10 lakh.

13) Baby Food :-

Many parents want to deliver the most delicious and nutritious baby food to their children. They are in high demand in our Indian market because of the increasing infant population and rising female working population. This has led to significant growth in this industry. It can be started with very low investment.

Success Story: “BebeBurp” was founded by Shruti Tibrewal in 2017. It provides fresh, organic meal options like oatmeal mix, khichdi mix, millet mix, barley mix, ragi cookies, oats and raisin cookies for babies older than six months. They create high-quality nutrition and health-focused products. “BebeBurp” started with an initial investment of over INR 1 lakh generating an annual revenue of Rs. 35 lakh now.

Minimum Investment: INR 3 to 5 lakh.

14) Fruit Juice Processing:-

The Fruit processing industry offers various segments including fresh , fresh-cut, canned, frozen , dried and convenience products. It is one of the fastest-growing products in the Indian beverage industry. India ranks second in the world when it comes to fruit production. So, it is a very profitable business. It enhances the shelf life of the fruits. Due to its ready-to-eat property, people prefer packaged fruit juice.

Success Story: One such brand is “Yoga Pulp” which was founded by Nitin Gupta. “Yoga Pulp” provides many fruit-based beverages which are made with a combination of aloe vera pulp and fruity flavors.

Minimum Investment: Rs. 20 lakh.

15) Food Blogging:-

Are you a foodie person? Do you want to share your ideas and experiences of food with the entire world? If yes, then it is the best option for you to start a food blog. Food blogging is one of the best niches to get into because you can write about so many different subjects. You can find several popular food bloggers making a good amount of money from their blogs regarding cooking and recipes. You can also start your YouTube channel and share different recipes on it.

Success Story: Devashree Sanghvi is the founder and blogger at Thecrazyindianfoodie. She left her job at a law firm for full-time blogging on food and travel. This 25 year old lawyer has a huge fan following on social media.

Minimum Investment: Rs. 0 – 50,000.

16) Dehydrated Fruits:-

Nowadays, it is being seen that people have increased awareness about their health. People are avoiding junk foods such as processed noodles, potato chips etc. Instead, they are using dried fruits and nuts in their diets. It is an important source of nutrition. Dried fruits can be preserved for much longer than fresh fruits and can be a handy snack, particularly on trips. So, earnings in the dry fruits business are very high if you plan it properly.

Success Story: “Nutty Gritties”, nuts and dry fruits brand located in Delhi, was founded by Dinika Bhatia in Sept 2009. They are offering different flavors like Barbeque Almonds, Thai Chilli Blend, Pepper Cashews, and assorted nuts, berries, and seeds blends. Nutty Gritties reported a turnover of Rs 20 cr in 2020.

Minimum Investment: Rs 3 -5 lakh.

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