Gurleen Swaroop (LINING INSERTER)

A leather wallet business in India can be scaled from small workshops to premium online brands. Steps:1. Skills & Knowledge – Learn leather crafting or hire skilled artisans. 2. Raw Material – Sourcing is key. Kanpur, Chennai, and Kolkata have strong leather markets. 3. Business Setup – Register your brand and consider trademarking if you want to sell online under your own label. 4. Design & Branding – Wallets are fashion items. Unique designs + branding help you stand out. 5. Sales Channels – Sell through Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, or create a Shopify website. Offline tie-ups with men’s fashion stores also work. 6. Budget – Starting investment ranges between ₹3–8 lakhs depending on scale. If you aim for eco-conscious customers, explore vegan leather (PU leather) wallets, which are trending now.

Great idea! Here’s a roadmap:1. Market Research – Find villages where farmers struggle to afford machinery. 2. Equipment – Start with 1–2 high-demand machines like tractors, rotavators, or threshers. 3. Funding – Explore government subsidies for agri-entrepreneurs or approach banks for loans. 4. Business Model – Charge per acre or per hour of machine use. 5. Booking System – Even a simple WhatsApp-based booking service works. 6. Promotion – Announce through local panchayats and farmer groups. This model has already worked in Maharashtra and UP through “tractor-on-rent” startups.

Urban gardening is booming. Here’s how you can turn it into a consulting service:1. Knowledge – Learn soil mixes, hydroponics, organic fertilizers, and pest management. 2. Target Audience – Apartment owners with balconies, gated communities, and schools. 3. Services – Offer one-time setup, monthly maintenance, or DIY kits. 4. Marketing – Instagram reels, YouTube tutorials, and workshops attract leads. 5. Investment – Minimal. Just need gardening tools, plants, and promotional material. This can be a weekend side business before scaling into a full consultancy.

P2P lending platforms are regulated by RBI. You can’t just start casually; you must register as an NBFC-P2P. Key steps:1. Company Registration – Incorporate as a Private Limited company. 2. Apply to RBI – Meet net owned fund requirement of at least ₹2 crore. 3. Technology – Build a secure online platform with KYC, loan disbursement, and repayment tracking. 4. Compliance – Strictly follow RBI rules on lending limits, interest rates, and disclosures. 5. Marketing – Focus on investors seeking better returns and borrowers who don’t get bank loans. This business has high barriers but also high potential if executed right.