@Ashmita Singhal

Great question — and a common one for first-time entrepreneurs starting small. With a ₹50,000 budget and a focus on passive or low-effort income, here are 3 business models that work well in the Indian market:

1. Self-Serve Product Counters (Semi-Passive Income)

You can set up an unmanned snack box, basic stationery kit, or even a power bank rental station at places like tuition centres, clinics, or office lobbies.

• ₹30–40k: Inventory + display box or stand

• ₹5–10k: Placement fees or commissions to location owner

• Revenue: Per sale or per use (via UPI or honesty model)

• Needs 1–2 visits per week to refill — no daily effort

2. Domestic Drop-Shipping (Passive-Friendly Online Model)

Promote Indian-made products through WhatsApp, Instagram, or your own site — and have your supplier ship directly to the buyer.

• ₹10–15k: Product photos, sample orders, basic page setup

• ₹20–25k: Small ad budget to test winning product categories

• Choose items like: Home organisers, pet accessories, kitchen tools

• Tie up with sellers from Sumvaad Bazaar or other trusted sources

You don’t handle stock or shipping — focus only on marketing and sales.

3. Digital Products & Templates (Passive Income)

If you have a skill (design, writing, Excel, Canva), create reusable products like:

• Resume formats, budgeting sheets, invoice templates, Notion planners

• ₹5–10k: Branding, Canva Pro, hosting page

• Sell via WhatsApp groups, creator platforms, or Gumroad-style sites

• One-time creation → long-term sales

Many creators earn steady income with just 4–5 strong templates.

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