Srijit Darak (SUPERVISOR DEHYDROGENATION)

Absolutely, a housewife can turn her backyard into a thriving business selling Ashwagandha and Tulsi tea blends—my cousin did this and now supplies local cafes! In 2025, India’s herbal tea market is soaring, with health-conscious urbanites driving demand for natural remedies. The tea sector’s worth $11.5 billion, and medicinal blends are a hot segment thanks to post-COVID wellness trends.Why It’s Viable - Market Fit: 70% of Indians use herbal remedies daily; yoga moms and gym buffs love Tulsi for immunity, Ashwagandha for stress. - Low Investment: ₹5k for seeds, pots, and drying racks. Blend at home with a mixer. - Pricing: Sell 100g pouches at ₹150-300, netting 50% margins.Startup Steps 1. Grow Easy: Tulsi grows in 2 months, Ashwagandha in 6. Use balcony or rooftop; no land needed. 2. Process & Pack: Sun-dry herbs, pack in eco-friendly pouches (Canva for labels). 3. Sell Smart: Start with Instagram shop, local farmers’ markets, or WhatsApp groups. Legal and Scale Get an FSSAI basic license (₹2k). Aim for 150 packs/month = ₹20k-40k profit. Challenges? Drying in monsoons—use a cheap dehydrator. Organic India’s model shows how small farms scale. Who’s your first customer? Family or neighbors?

I’ve advised green startups, and recycled paper products like notebooks and seed paper are a fantastic bet in 2025—sustainability’s the buzzword, and India’s paper waste is a treasure trove.Market Edge Eco-products align with India’s circular economy push. Schools and brands want notebooks; seed paper’s big for events.Execution Plan 1. Register: Pvt Ltd (₹10k), BIS cert for quality. 2. Setup: 400 sq ft, ₹7L machines (pulper, press). 3. Sell: Price notebooks ₹50, seed paper ₹20/sheet. Shopify store, B2B deals. Invest ₹12L, aim for ₹1L/month revenue. Consistency’s key—bad batches hurt. Green-O-Tech’s model is a solid blueprint. What’s your first product?