In India, starting a business without investment is possible if you’re willing to utilize your skills, time, and existing resources like a mobile phone, internet, and basic tools. Here are some genuine and practical options that require zero or minimal investment:
🔹 1. Freelancing
Offer your skills (writing, graphic design, video editing, web design, marketing, etc.) on platforms like:
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Upwork
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Freelancer.in
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Fiverr
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Toptal
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WorkNHire
🔸 Skill-based, income depends on your work and ratings.
🔹 2. Affiliate Marketing
Promote products of companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, etc., and earn commission on sales.
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No investment required.
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Just share affiliate links via WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, YouTube, or blog.
🔸 Needs basic marketing and content skills.
🔹 3. YouTube Channel or Instagram Page
Start a content-based page or channel in your niche (comedy, education, tech, food, etc.).
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Free to start.
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Monetization via ads, sponsorships, and affiliate deals.
🔸 Takes time to grow audience but highly rewarding.
🔹 4. Drop Servicing
You sell a service (like logo design), and outsource it to freelancers at a lower price.
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You are the middleman.
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Requires marketing and client handling skills.
🔹 5. Tuition / Coaching / Online Classes
Teach school subjects, spoken English, coding, yoga, etc., from home or online.
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Start via Zoom, Google Meet, or even in your locality.
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No investment, just knowledge.
🔹 6. Real Estate Freelancing / Brokering
Help people buy, sell, or rent properties and earn commission.
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No investment in property.
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Just networking and negotiation skills.
🔹 7. Event Management / Party Planning
Start small with birthday parties or corporate events.
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Use local vendor contacts.
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Take advance from client for arrangements.
🔹 8. Blogging / Medium Writing
Start a blog on free platforms like Medium or WordPress.com and monetize via:
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Ads
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Sponsored posts
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Affiliate marketing
🔹 9. Tiffin or Catering Service from Home
If you can cook, start a small tiffin service in your area.
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Start from home kitchen.
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WhatsApp groups or Zomato/Swiggy listing can help.
🔹 10. Reselling Business
Use apps like:
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Meesho
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GlowRoad
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Shop101
to resell clothes, home items, etc., without holding stock.
🔹 11. WhatsApp or Telegram Business Groups
Create niche-specific groups (jobs, real estate, used bikes, services) and:
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Sell ads
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Promote products
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Take commissions for leads
🔹 12. Online Surveys / Micro Tasks
Use platforms like:
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Swagbucks
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Toluna
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Google Opinion Rewards (for small earnings)
⚠️ Tips Before Starting:
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Choose something based on your skills, not trends.
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Be ready to learn continuously (YouTube, free courses, etc.).
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Build trust and a small network to grow slowly.
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Stay away from scams or schemes promising "fast income".
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