What Are Some Small Scale Business Ideas
In India?

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24MAY
2025

Are you looking to earn extra money or even start a amall scale business, but don’t know where to begin? India is full of small business ideas that not little investment but can give big profits.

Pragati Gruh Udyog provides specialized machines that enable you to start various manufacturing businesses with minimal investment. This complete blog explores business ideas using their machines, complete with market potential, operational details, and profit margins.

Pen Manufacturing Business

Starting a pen making business means you'll create and sell different types of pens - from everyday ballpoints. Start your business by purchasing Pragati Gruh Udyog's pen making machine. Set up a small workspace with proper electricity connection. Source raw materials like plastic granules, ink refills and metal clips from local suppliers. Register your business as a sole proprietorship initially.

Benefits of this business:

  • This business offers year-round demand with 40-50% profit margins. 
  • It requires minimal technical skills, and the products have a long shelf life. 
  • Being lightweight, pens are easy to store and transport.
  • You can start supplying to local stationery shops and gradually expand to schools and offices.

Pragati Gruh Udyog's support for this business
They provide a compact, energy-efficient machine specifically designed for small manufacturers. The machine features:

  • User-friendly controls
  • Minimal maintenance requirements
  • 1-year warranty
  • Local service support
  • Capacity to produce 3000 pens per day

Cotton Wick Manufacturing Business

Purchase either the Long Cotton Wick Machine or Round Cotton Wick Machine based on market demand. Set up in a clean, dry space of about 200 sq ft. Source good quality cotton yarn from local textile markets. Learn the wax-coating process from Pragati's technicians. Start with basic wicks, then experiment with fragrances and thickness variations.

Benefits of this business:
Religious products have stable demand throughout the year, with an increase during festivals. Raw materials are easily available and inexpensive. The business can be run from home with just 1-2 workers. Products have a long shelf life and aren't season-dependent.

Pragati Gruh Udyog's advantage for this business:
Their machines offer:

  • Adjustable wick thickness settings.
  • Consistent production quality.
  • Low power consumption.
  • Compact design for small spaces.

Betel Nut (Supari) Cutting Business

Running a supari cutting business means you'll take whole betel nuts, slice them into smaller pieces using a cutting machine, and package them for shops and paan stalls. Invest in PGU supari cutting machine and identify reliable supari suppliers in the market. Clean and dry the raw supari before processing. 

Benefits of the supari cutting business:

  • Supari has high demand in paan shops, religious ceremonies and as a mouth freshener. 
  • The processing adds significant value - raw supari costs ₹80/kg while processed sells for ₹120-200/kg. 
  • Businesses can operate year-round with minimal overheads.

Pragati Gruh Udyog's Machine Features:

  • Food-grade stainless steel construction
  • Adjustable cutting sizes
  • Safety guards
  • Easy cleaning mechanism
  • Capacity of 15-20 kg per day

Hair Band Manufacturing Business

Begin with Pragati's hair band machine in a 300 sq ft area. Source elastic fabric and decorative materials from Mumbai markets. Start with basic black bands for schools, then add colours and designs. Create samples to show local beauty stores and school uniform suppliers.

Benefits of this business:

  • Fashion accessories have a high repeat purchase rate. 
  • Low production cost (₹1.5/band) vs selling price (₹5-10). 
  • It can be operated by women entrepreneurs from home. 
  • Easy to diversify into matching hair clips and scrunchies.

Pragati Gruh Udyog's Solution:
Their machine offers:

  • Multiple stitching patterns
  • Adjustable sizing
  • 2-3 kg per day
  • Easy thread changing mechanism

Dhoop Stick & Cup Manufacturing

Choose between a dhoop stick or cup machine based on market research. Set up in a 400 sq ft ventilated area. Source raw materials like charcoal, sawdust and fragrances locally. Start with traditional dhoop, then experiment with herbal variants. 

Benefits:

  • Religious products enjoy consistent demand with 60-70% profit margins. 
  • Can be sold through multiple channels - temples, grocery stores, and online. 
  • Raw materials are inexpensive and easily available.

Pragati Gruh Udyog's Machines:

  • 15-20 kg per day
  • Food-grade contact parts
  • Easy cleaning design
  • Compact footprint

Their machines are specifically designed for:

  • Small-scale businesses
  • Low electricity consumption
  • Minimal maintenance
  • Easy operation
  • Consistent output quality

This makes them ideal for first-time entrepreneurs looking for reliable, affordable manufacturing solutions. The company understands local market needs and provides machines accordingly, with Indian operating conditions in mind.

Business Success Tips

  1. Begin with just one product and perfect it before expanding.
  2. Never compromise on quality; it builds lasting customer trust.
  3. Start local before thinking big to understand real market needs.
  4. Keep detailed records of every rupee earned and spent.
  5. Reinforce your brand with consistent packaging and messaging.
  6. Create simple WhatsApp catalogues to showcase products.
  7. Offer limited-time discounts to attract first-time buyers.
  8. Build personal relationships with your first 100 customers.
  9. Observe competitors, but focus on your unique strengths.
  10. Reinvest at least 30% of profits back into the business.

These small-scale manufacturing businesses using Pragati Gruh Udyog machines offer excellent opportunities for Nashik residents. With investments ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakhs, you can establish a profitable venture with quick returns. 

Pragati Gruh Udyog stands out as your ideal partner because we're Nashik-based, offering local technical support and quick maintenance right in your neighbourhood. Contact us by phone at +91 93562 53975 and by email at  pragatigruhudyogads@gmail.com.  Our machines can be customized to your specific business needs, whether you're making wicks, supari, or pens. Backed by a 1-year warranty and reliable after-sales service, we're committed to your success long after your purchase.

 

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