It is not always necessary to start a business with a lot of money. With a good idea, plan, and implementation, you can establish a successful business with an investment of less than ₹1 lakh. Several successful businessmen started with small amounts of money and grew their businesses into multi-crore companies.
If you are searching for low-investment, high-return business ideas, here are five profitable businesses worth less than ₹1 lakh that can make you wealthy in no time if you do it correctly.
1. Digital Marketing Agency
(Investment: ₹20,000 – ₹1,00,000)
Why Start This Business?
All businesses, whether they are startups or established companies, require digital marketing to expand. With social media, SEO, and online advertisements becoming the necessity, a digital marketing agency is a very scalable business.
How to Start?
Learn digital marketing (free training on Google, YouTube, HubSpot).
Provide services such as social media management, SEO, Google Ads, and content marketing.
Begin with local businesses as clients.
Begin with freelancers to save money.
Earning Potential
First projects: ₹5,000 – ₹20,000 per client.
Monthly retainers: ₹15,000 – ₹1,00,000+ as you grow.
Can grow into a ₹10 lakh+ per annum business in 12-18 months.
2. Dropshipping/E-Commerce Store
(Investment: ₹10,000 – ₹50,000)
Why Start This Business?
Dropshipping does not have any inventory costs—you buy products only when a customer makes an order. Shopify, WooCommerce, and Amazon offer easy startups.
How to Start?
Select a popular niche (e.g., environment-friendly products, fitness equipment).
Onboard with suppliers (AliExpress, Indian wholesalers).
Create a store with Shopify or WordPress.
Promote through Facebook Ads, Instagram, and influencer partnerships.
Earning Potential
Profit margins: 20% – 50% per transaction.
Can make ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000/month with regular sales.
Successful shops scale to crores in turnover.
3. Home-Based Bakery or Cloud Kitchen
(Investment: ₹30,000 – ₹80,000)
Why Start This Business?
The food sector is evergreen, and home-based ventures avoid rental expenses. Cloud kitchens (delivery-focused) are thriving post-pandemic.
How to Start?
Begin with a small menu (cakes, cookies, biryani, desserts).
Obtain FSSAI registration (initial license fees roughly ₹2,000).
Sell through Instagram, Swiggy, Zomato, or local delivery.
Employ WhatsApp marketing for repeat customers.
Earning Potential
Daily sales: ₹3,000 – ₹10,000 (order-dependent).
Monthly profit: ₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000.
Can scale up to a franchise or café in the future.
4. Freelance Writing/Content Creation
(Investment: ₹5,000 – ₹20,000)
Why Start This Business?
Companies require content for blogs, websites, and social media. If you are skilled in writing or making videos, you can easily monetize your skills.
How to Start?
Make profiles on Upwork, Fiverr, and LinkedIn.
Provide blog writing, video scripting, or social media content.
Establish a portfolio with free samples.
Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Grammarly) to increase efficiency.
Earning Potential
Newbies: ₹500 – ₹5,000 per article/video.
Experienced professionals: ₹20,000 – ₹1,00,000/month.
Can upgrade to an agency with multiple employees.
5. Mobile Repairing & Accessories Business
(Investment: ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000)
Why Start This Business?
Millions of smartphone users mean high demand for repair and accessories. A small storefront or home service can be lucrative.
How to Start?
Basic mobile repairing (YouTube or small courses).
Buy tools and spare parts (wholesale markets like Delhi’s Gaffar Market).
Offer screen replacement, battery fixes, and accessory sales.
Promote via local ads and WhatsApp groups.
Earning Potential
Per repair: ₹500 – ₹3,000 profit.
Monthly income: ₹30,000 – ₹1,00,000+.
Can expand into multiple outlets.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need a big investment to start a profitable business. The key is to:
✅ Choose a high-demand niche
✅ Keep initial costs low
✅ Focus on marketing & customer satisfaction
✅ Scale gradually
These five companies can make ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000/month in one year if done correctly. The cherry on the cake? You can begin part-time and go full-time as earnings increase.
