Why it works: Many working professionals and students look for affordable, homemade meals.

Startup Needs: Basic kitchen setup, food hygiene license, delivery method.

Scale Potential: Expand to meal subscriptions or office catering.

Amount: ₹4,999

Why it works: Flexible work and growing demand for digital presence.

Startup Needs: Computer, internet, skills (can be learned online).

Scale Potential: Turn freelance gigs into a small agency.

Amount: ₹3,999

Why it works: Low overhead, high demand in urban areas.

Startup Needs: Cleaning supplies, water source, transportation.

Scale Potential: Employ more workers and cover multiple locations.

Amount: ₹5,500

Why it works: Consistent demand for personalized education support.

Startup Needs: Teaching skills, small room or home space.

Scale Potential: Turn it into an academy or online coaching platform.

Amount: ₹6,000

Why it works: Easy entry and no need for inventory if dropshipping.

Startup Needs: Supplier contacts, basic e-commerce knowledge.

Scale Potential: Build a private-label brand.

Amount: ₹3,000

Why it works: Personalized gifts are popular for all occasions.

Startup Needs: Creativity, printer/craft tools, Instagram or Etsy shop.

Scale Potential: Scale with bulk corporate or festive orders.

Amount: ₹4,500

Why it works: Demand for childcare among working parents.

Startup Needs: Safe home environment, toys, licenses (as per local laws).

Scale Potential: Open a full-scale daycare center.

Amount: ₹6,500

Why it works: High need for repair services in digital age.

Startup Needs: Technical skill, toolkit.

Scale Potential: Small repair shop or tech support company.

Amount: ₹5,000

Why it works: Consistent printing needs for school & business.

Startup Needs: Printer, computer, design skills.

Scale Potential: Offer design + print packages for businesses and schools.

Amount: ₹7,000

Why it works: Busy urban lifestyles create demand for help with chores.

Startup Needs: Bike, phone, networking with local residents.

Scale Potential: Build a local hyper-delivery brand.

Amount: ₹3,499

Why it works: Create an online platform connecting local artisans with customers looking for handmade, sustainable goods. Think of it as Etsy-meets-your-neighborhood.

Amount: ₹3,499

Why it works: Design compact, tech-enabled home gardening kits with IoT features—ideal for apartment dwellers and eco-conscious consumers.

Amount: ₹4,499

Why it works: A web app that uses AI to tailor resumes and cover letters for specific job descriptions—targeting job seekers in competitive markets.

Amount: ₹2,999

Why it works: Offer subscription-based kits that track vitals and sync with mobile apps. Focus on elderly care and chronic illness management.

Amount: ₹6,999

Why it works: A barter-based learning app where users trade skills—like coding lessons for cooking classes. Great for low-budget learners.

Amount: ₹3,199

Why it works: Develop biodegradable or reusable packaging solutions for small businesses shifting toward sustainability.

Amount: ₹5,499

Why it works: Curate monthly boxes with healthy treats, grooming tools, and toys—tailored by pet type, age, and health needs.

Amount: ₹3,799

Why it works: Launch a delivery-only restaurant that rotates menus based on authentic dishes from different Indian regions each month.

Amount: ₹8,499

Why it works: Bite-sized courses in soft skills, leadership, or tech delivered via daily 5-minute lessons, optimized for mobile use.

Amount: ₹2,499

Why it works:Offer VR tours of hard-to-reach or bucket-list destinations, packaged with narration, local music, and sensory storytelling.

Amount: ₹3,499