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Plain playbooks for starting a business in India: the models to choose from, the licences you need, what it costs to open, the steps to your first customer, and the tech that helps at each stage.
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Delivery, quick commerce, subscriptions · 18
Food & grocery
- How to start a restaurant in India: licences, cost and steps →Starting a restaurant in India: the models to choose from, FSSAI and other licences, ballpark setup costs, launch steps and the tech you need on day one.
- How to start a cloud kitchen in India: licences, cost and steps →How to start a cloud kitchen in India: single and multi-brand models, FSSAI and other licences, ballpark costs, launch steps and the tech you need.
- How to start a cafe in India: licences, cost and steps →How to start a cafe in India: kiosk, takeaway and sit-down models, FSSAI and other licences, ballpark costs for coffee equipment and fit-out, and launch steps.
- How to start a home bakery in India: licences, cost and steps →How to start a home bakery in India: FSSAI registration, pricing custom cakes, ballpark equipment costs, WhatsApp orders and growing into a bake studio.
- How to start a food delivery business in India →How to start a food delivery business in India: platform, fleet and single-brand models, licences, ballpark costs, rider operations and the apps you need.
- How to start a tiffin service in India: licences, cost and steps →How to start a tiffin service in India: home and commercial kitchens, FSSAI registration, ballpark costs, monthly plans, delivery routes and the tech.
- How to start a grocery delivery business in India →Start a grocery delivery business in India: models from shop-led to dark store, licences, ballpark costs, a step-by-step launch and the tech to run it.
- How to start a kirana store in India →How to start a kirana store in India: location, licences, ballpark setup costs, stocking, credit and cash flow, plus the billing and UPI tools to run it.
- How to start a supermarket in India →How to start a supermarket in India: format and location, licences, ballpark investment, layout, staffing, suppliers and the tech for billing and delivery.
- How to start a milk delivery business in India →Start a milk delivery business in India: sourcing, cold chain, licences, ballpark costs, morning routes, subscriptions, payments and the app to run it all.
- How to start a dairy farm in India →How to start a dairy farm in India: breeds and herd size, shed and feed, licences, ballpark investment, daily care, selling milk direct and the tech that helps.
- How to start a catering business in India: licences and costs →Starting a catering business in India: event and corporate models, FSSAI and kitchen licences, ballpark setup costs, launch steps and the tech to take orders.
- How to start a food truck in India: permits, cost and steps →Starting a food truck in India: spot and route models, FSSAI, RTO and parking permissions, ballpark costs for the vehicle and kitchen, and the tech you need.
- How to start a sweet shop in India: a mithai business plan →How to start a sweet shop in India: counter and gifting models, FSSAI rules for loose sweets, ballpark costs, launch steps and selling mithai boxes online.
- How to start a juice bar in India: costs, licences and menu →Starting a juice bar in India: kiosk, café and subscription models, FSSAI and local licences, ballpark setup costs, launch steps and the tech to help it grow.
- How to start an ice cream parlour in India: costs and licences →Starting an ice cream parlour in India: franchise, resale and in-house models, FSSAI tiers, cold-chain costs, launch steps and the tech for orders and delivery.
- How to start a home food products business in India →How to start a home food products business in India: pickles, papad and masalas, FSSAI and labelling rules, ballpark costs, steps and how to sell online.
- How to start a water can delivery business in India →Starting a water can delivery business in India: distributor or plant, FSSAI and BIS checks, ballpark costs, building routes and the tech to run deliveries.
Rides, fleets, trucks, EVs · 8
Mobility & logistics
- How to start a packers and movers business in India →Starting a packers and movers business in India: local vs intercity models, vehicle permits, transit insurance, startup costs, honest quotes and winning trust.
- How to start a bike taxi business in India →Starting a bike taxi business in India: business models, state rules on bike taxis, startup costs, captains, safety and the apps you need to run it.
- How to start a transport business in India →Starting a truck transport business in India: fleet models, goods carriage permits, e-way bills, startup costs, drivers, freight payments and tracking tools.
- How to start a bike rental business in India →Starting a bike and scooter rental business in India: self-drive rental rules, fleet and deposit costs, handovers, damage disputes and getting tourists.
- How to start an EV scooter dealership in India →Starting an electric scooter dealership in India: brand choices, dealer agreements, trade certificates, showroom costs, service, charging and selling online.
- How to start a courier business in India: models and costs →Starting a courier business in India: franchise or your own network, the registrations you need, ballpark costs, launch steps and tracking tech for parcels.
- How to start a car rental business in India: permits and costs →Starting a car rental business in India: self-drive vs chauffeur models, Rent a Cab and tourist permits, fleet costs, launch steps and booking tech.
- How to start an EV charging station in India: costs and rules →Starting an EV charging station in India: site and business models, DISCOM connection and safety rules, ballpark charger costs, launch steps and the software.
Investing, payments, credit, rewards · 2
Fintech
- How to start a mutual fund distribution business in India →Starting as a mutual fund distributor in India: NISM certification, ARN, business models, setup costs, finding first clients and the tech that helps you scale.
- How to start an insurance agency in India →Starting an insurance agency in India: IRDAI routes from agent and POSP to corporate agent, setup costs, claims support and tech that keeps renewals on time.
On-demand pros and bookings · 10
Home & local services
- How to start a maid service business in India →Starting a maid or house-help agency in India: business models, registrations, police verification, startup costs, fair pay and how to win your first societies.
- How to start a home services business in India →How to start a plumbing, electrical, AC or carpentry services business in India: models, registrations, tools and costs, training pros and finding customers.
- How to start a salon business in India →How to open a salon or beauty parlour in India: salon vs at-home models, registrations, setup costs, hiring stylists, appointment booking and first customers.
- How to start a laundry business in India →How to start a laundry, dry-cleaning or ironing business in India: models, machines, water and pollution rules, startup costs, pickup and first customers.
- How to start a pet grooming business in India →How to start a pet grooming business in India: salon, home-visit and van models, registrations, equipment costs, handling pets safely and finding customers.
- How to start a mobile repair shop in India: costs and licences →Starting a mobile repair shop in India: training, models, registrations and e-waste rules, ballpark tool and stock costs, launch steps and the tech you need.
- How to start a car wash business in India: costs and steps →Starting a car wash business in India: wash bay, detailing or doorstep models, pollution and water approvals, ballpark costs, launch steps and the booking tech.
- How to start a pest control business in India: licence and costs →Starting a pest control business in India: the insecticide licence, service models, ballpark setup costs, safety rules and how to win your first customers.
- How to start a deep cleaning business in India: costs and steps →How to start a deep cleaning business in India: service models, registrations, equipment costs, staff safety, launch steps and the booking tech you need.
- How to start a facility management company in India →Starting a facility management company in India: soft and technical service models, contract labour and other compliance, costs, first contracts and tech.
Stores, catalogues, try-ons · 18
Commerce & D2C
- How to start a used car business in India →Starting a used car dealership in India: business models, dealer authorisation, RC transfer, inspections, startup costs, financing and selling cars online.
- How to start an optical store in India: costs and setup →How to start an optical store in India: models, registrations, eye-testing equipment and stock ballparks, a launch plan and how to win repeat customers.
- How to start a clothing brand in India →Start a clothing brand in India: choosing a niche, finding a manufacturer, GST and trademark basics, ballpark startup costs, and selling online and offline.
- How to start a cosmetics brand in India →Start a cosmetics or skincare brand in India: product focus, third-party manufacturing, cosmetics licensing basics, labels, startup costs and selling online.
- How to start a D2C brand in India →Start a direct-to-consumer brand in India: picking a product, sourcing, unit economics, GST and packaging rules, ballpark costs, and building your own store.
- How to start a jewellery business in India →Start a jewellery business in India: gold, silver or fashion jewellery, hallmarking and HUID, GST, ballpark startup costs, and selling in store and online.
- How to start a handicraft business in India →Start a handicraft business in India: working with artisans, pricing handmade work, GST, packaging and export basics, startup costs, and selling online.
- How to start a second-hand goods business in India →Start a second-hand or resale business in India: what to resell, sourcing and grading, trust and safety, registrations, startup costs, and selling locally.
- How to start an interior design business in India →Starting an interior design business in India: service models, registrations, ballpark set-up costs, contractors, contracts, winning first clients and tech.
- How to start a pet shop in India: licences, costs and steps →How to start a pet shop in India: supplies-first models, animal welfare rules if you sell live animals, setup costs, daily work and the tech for repeat orders.
- How to start a boutique in India: models, licences and costs →Starting a boutique in India: stitching, ready-made and own-label models, licences and labelling rules, setup costs, sourcing, tailors and getting customers.
- How to start a flower shop in India: costs and licences →How to start a flower shop in India: bouquet, décor and corporate models, licences, cold storage, wastage, setup costs and winning same-day orders online.
- How to start a gift shop in India: stock, licences and costs →Start a gift shop in India: personalised, hamper and corporate models, licences including BIS and FSSAI, setup costs, festival planning and selling online.
- How to start a toy store in India: BIS rules, costs and steps →How to start a toy store in India: the BIS mark rules for toys, store models from STEM to rentals, licences, setup costs, safety checks and selling online.
- How to start a bookstore in India: models, costs and licences →Starting a bookstore in India: trade, school, exam and second-hand models, licences and copyright, setup costs, events, school book lists and selling online.
- How to start a stationery shop in India: licences and costs →Starting a stationery shop in India: formats, Shop & Establishment, GST and Legal Metrology, ballpark costs, school-season stock, xerox add-ons and billing.
- How to start a furniture business in India: workshop to showroom →Starting a furniture business in India: make, source or sell online, GST, factory and timber rules, ballpark workshop and showroom costs, first buyers and tech.
- How to start a plant nursery in India: licences and costs →Starting a plant nursery in India: retail, wholesale and online models, nursery and seed licences, ballpark setup costs, plant care routines and selling online.
Events, dining, tickets · 5
Lifestyle & entertainment
- How to start an event management company in India →How to start an event management company in India: choosing a niche, event permissions, startup costs, vendor networks and winning your first clients.
- How to start a wedding planning business in India →How to start a wedding planning business in India: services and pricing, vendor networks, permissions, startup costs and finding your first couples.
- How to start a banquet hall in India: licences and costs →Starting a banquet hall in India: hall-only or catering models, fire NOC and approvals, ballpark fit-out costs, launch steps and the booking tech you need.
- How to start a tent house business in India: costs and steps →Starting a tent house business in India: models, GST and local registrations, safety basics, ballpark stock costs, launch steps and the tech to manage bookings.
- How to start a photography studio in India: costs and steps →Starting a photography studio in India: niches and models, registrations, contracts and drone rules, ballpark gear costs, launch steps and the website you need.
Care, pharmacy, gyms · 11
Health & fitness
- How to start a gym in India: costs, licences and members →How to start a gym in India: models, licences, ballpark setup costs, a step-by-step launch plan and how to keep members coming back after month three.
- How to start a clinic in India: licences, costs and setup →How to start a clinic in India: practice models, registrations, biomedical waste, ballpark setup costs, a launch plan and the tech for queues and records.
- How to start a physiotherapy clinic in India →How to start a physiotherapy clinic in India: practice models, registration, equipment and setup ballparks, a launch plan and how to build a referral base.
- How to start a pharmacy in India: drug licence and setup →How to start a pharmacy in India: retail and other models, the drug licence and pharmacist rules, ballpark setup costs, stock, expiry and the tech you need.
- How to start a counselling practice in India →How to start a counselling or therapy practice in India: practice models, qualification and registration, ballpark costs, confidentiality and finding clients.
- How to start a home nursing business in India: costs and steps →Starting a home nursing business in India: service models, nursing council and state registrations, ballpark costs, a launch plan and the tech for rosters.
- How to start a diagnostic lab in India: licences and costs →How to start a diagnostic lab in India: lab models, registrations and NABL, home sample collection, ballpark setup costs, launch steps and software you need.
- How to start a dental clinic in India: licences and setup →How to open a dental clinic in India: practice models, Dental Council and AERB registrations, ballpark costs per chair, launch steps and the tech for recalls.
- How to start a veterinary clinic in India: licences and costs →How to start a veterinary clinic in India: clinic models, vet council registration and other licences, ballpark setup costs, launch steps and pet records tech.
- How to start a yoga studio in India: models, costs and steps →How to start a yoga studio in India: class formats, registrations and optional certification, ballpark setup costs, launch steps and booking tools.
- How to start a spa in India: licences, costs and setup →How to start a spa in India: spa formats, municipal and police permissions, ballpark setup costs, a launch plan and the booking tools for rooms and therapists.
Hostels, trips, community · 5
Travel & stays
- How to start a travel agency in India →Starting a travel agency in India: niches, tour packages, registrations, startup costs, supplier tie-ups, payments, marketing and the booking tech you need.
- How to start a hostel in India: beds, permits and guests →How to start a backpacker hostel in India: picking a town, leasing a building, registrations, setup costs, staffing and filling beds without heavy commissions.
- How to start a homestay in India: rooms, rules and guests →How to start a homestay in India: whether your home qualifies, state registrations, setup costs per room, hosting well and getting bookings beyond platforms.
- How to start a PG accommodation business in India →Starting a PG in India: picking a building and residents, police verification and local licences, ballpark setup costs, launch steps and the tech to run it.
- How to start an adventure tourism business in India →Starting an adventure tourism business in India: trek, rafting and camp models, state permits and safety rules, ballpark costs, launch steps and booking tech.
Learning and live classes · 7
Education
- How to start a coaching institute in India →Starting a coaching institute in India: choosing a model, registrations, ballpark set-up costs, hiring teachers, filling the first batch and the tech you need.
- How to start a preschool in India →How to start a preschool in India: models, state registration and child-safety rules, ballpark set-up costs, hiring teachers and winning parents' trust.
- How to start a dance academy in India: licences and costs →How to start a dance academy in India: teaching models, music licences and registrations, ballpark costs, launch steps, filling batches and the software.
- How to start a music school in India: costs and licences →Starting a music school in India: lesson models, registrations and music licences, ballpark setup costs, soundproofing, launch steps and the tech to use.
- How to start a tuition centre in India: rules and costs →Starting a tuition centre in India: models, coaching-centre rules and registrations, ballpark costs, a launch plan, daily running and the tech parents expect.
- How to start a driving school in India: RTO licence and costs →How to start a driving school in India: the RTO licence, dual-control cars, accredited training centres, ballpark costs, launch steps and the website you need.
- How to start a daycare in India: licences, safety and cost →Starting a daycare in India: models, state rules and the national creche guidelines, staff verification, ballpark costs, launch steps and a parent app.
Listings, search, rentals · 4
Property
- How to start a coworking space in India →How to start a coworking space in India: location, lease and fit-out, registrations, setup costs per seat, pricing desks and cabins, and filling seats.
- How to start a real estate agency in India →How to start a real estate agency in India: RERA agent registration, choosing a niche, startup costs, building listings and getting buyer and owner leads.
- How to start a modular kitchen business in India →How to start a modular kitchen business in India: studio or factory models, licences, contracts and warranties, ballpark costs, getting leads and the tech.
- How to start a construction company in India: steps and costs →How to start a construction company in India: contractor or developer, GST, RERA and labour compliance, contractor registration, ballpark costs and clients.
Inboxes, back-office tools, SaaS · 12
Business software
- How to start a wholesale distribution business in India →Start a wholesale distribution business in India: picking a category, getting a distributorship, licences, godown and credit, costs, routes and billing tech.
- How to start a recruitment agency in India →How to start a recruitment agency in India: placement models, registrations, ballpark costs, winning first clients, building a candidate pool and tech.
- How to start an agri input store in India →Starting an agri input store in India: seed, fertiliser and pesticide licences, setup costs, stock, farmer credit and the tech that keeps the counter running.
- How to start an NGO in India: registration to first donor →How to start an NGO in India: trust, society or Section 8 company, 12A and 80G, NGO Darpan, CSR-1 and FCRA, setup costs and the tech that builds donor trust.
- How to start a security agency in India: PSARA licence and costs →How to start a private security agency in India: the PSARA licence, guard training and verification, setup costs, first contracts and the hiring tech you need.
- How to start a digital marketing agency in India →How to start a digital marketing agency in India: choosing a niche, registrations, data and ad-disclosure rules, setup costs, first clients and tools to use.
- How to start a solar installation business in India →Starting a solar installation business in India: rooftop and commercial models, DISCOM empanelment and licences, setup costs, launch steps and lead tech.
- How to start a hardware store in India: stock, credit and costs →How to start a hardware store in India: store formats, GST, BIS and Legal Metrology rules, safe paint storage, ballpark costs, trade credit and billing systems.
- How to start a printing press in India: rules, setup and cost →How to start a printing press in India: digital vs offset, the press intimation, pollution consent and other rules, ballpark costs, first clients and tech.
- How to start a poultry farm in India: licences, cost and steps →Starting a poultry farm in India: contract or independent broilers, layers, pollution and panchayat approvals, ballpark shed costs, biosecurity and the tech.
- How to start an organic farm in India: certification and costs →Starting an organic farm in India: the conversion period, NPOP or PGS-India certification, the Jaivik Bharat logo, ballpark costs and buyers who pay more.
- How to start a tech startup in India: MVP, funding and steps →Starting a tech startup in India: validating the idea, incorporation through SPICe+, DPIIT recognition, founder agreements, building an MVP and early funding.
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