Regarding business, India and Indian people tend to behave a little like a pendulum. The oscillation between two extremes, added with several conceptual, societal, and comprehending factors, clutters the idea further.
For example, most parents cannot still accept the idea that their child wishes to start a business instead of going for the traditional methods of earning money, i.e., becoming a doctor or engineer or securing a government job.
Thinking about the best possible business ideas compliant with India’s economy is not something to the taken lightly. Moreover, it is also necessary to remember that starting a business comes with risks and challenges.
It is a high-risk, high-reward world, and as an aspiring business owner, you need to be aware of the perks and downfalls before you can launch a startup and begin your business journey. Another vital point you must remember is that the are relative and not necessarily suitable. So, it is better to look into the best ideas for you. Below are some of the most popular and possible business ideas:
- Freelance writing
- Online tutoring
- Event management
- Web design and development
- SEO expert
- E-commerce seller
- Affiliate marketing
- Preparing and selling food
- Social media influencer
- Travel agency
- cleaning services
- Photography
- Makeup
- Childcare
- Virtual Assistant
- Beauty services
- Candle Making
- Religious items making
- Jewellery making
- Clothing items
- Handmade items
Apart from these ideas, there are many more business ideas, and people are taking them up daily to begin their journey toward success. The question now is, which is amongst these which one will suit you the best, or which will be the right choice for the long term? Your choice of the business idea should depend on the following factors:
- Your area of interest
- Your capabilities and knowledge
- Whether you are looking for something to sustain you in the long term or something temporary
- Which areas and kinds of businesses suit you the best
- The requirement for licenses, tax filing, GST registration, and other legalities
- Your affordability, which means the amount of money you can invest
- Your eligibility for securing a loan
- Your business acumen
- Whether or not you require a lot of space
- Do you wish to handle a service-based business or product-based
- Are you prepared to handle the different requirements, challenges, and responsibilities of a business
- What are your financial, personal, and generic goals regarding the business
Based on these points, it is clear that the selection of a potential business premise requires careful consideration and thorough weighing of the available options. Keeping India’s present economy, the following business ideas will make the most sense:
Online service-based business
India is already well-known as one of the world’s best and most capable IT industries. So, getting into online service-based businesses like SEO, website design and development, content creation, social media marketing, social media influence, affiliate marketing, online tutoring, academic writing, and such will be wise.
If you are interested and have the necessary knowledge, you can begin freelancing on various online platforms connecting service providers with potential clients. Once you have built connections and clientele, your business will thrive.
Online product-based business
If you are into crafts and love creating items, starting a product-based business will be the right choice. Your products can cover a whole spectrum of possibilities including, but not limited to, jewelry, crochet products, clothing items, decorative items, handmade accessories, candles, natural makeup items, Ayurvedic products, food items with long shelf life, traditional art pieces, unique items and more.
You can manufacture these products at home, with the help of small, easily available and not so expensive equipment. Social media, websites, and apps are the best choices for promoting these products, your brand, and your business. You can depend on a reliable courier service to deliver the products.
Offline service-based business
The service industry is huge, and the offline market is larger. The service-based businesses you can begin here include personal cleaning services (including home, carpet, clothing, vehicle, and more), childcare, physical fitness (yoga and exercise classes, gym training, special classes like Zumba, Pilates, and such), beauty and masseuse services, tutoring classes and more.
Offline product-based business
The product-based business can include anything that you wish to manufacture and sell. So, the possibilities are endless, and you can cover the whole spectrum, including clothing (traditional, modern, western, cheap, expensive, unique, designer), food (savory and sweet, seasonal items, regular healthy homemade food, gourmet, specialty cuisine), jewelry (traditional, modern, handcrafted, designer, mass-produced, cheap, made from expensive material, with a special connection to a particular group or person or culture), accessories (targeted at different age groups, affordability and taste), decorative items (traditional items from almost forgotten art forms, simple and unique pieces, modern pieces, paintings, sculptures, culture and area-specific items), products of daily use (body care, haircare, skincare items, ayurvedic solutions for various health problems, eco-friendly cleaning agents, eco-friendly replacement of household items) and more.
From this discussion, it is clear that business ideas and possibilities are almost endless, but whether they will click for you or not will depend on several internal and external factors. Before beginning a business, consider them carefully and have contingency plans. The best ideas are those that work slowly and steadily and are within your abilities. So, finding the best options for you and selecting one will always be the best approach for every aspiring business owner.