If you have enough capital and other necessary resources then it is right for you to start a big business. However, a glimpse into most of the big business houses in India reveals that they started off as small scale manufacturers and have expanded over time.
At times, finding capital to start a business can be quite difficult. In view of this labour, the best option is to start a small scale business.
A business which operates on a small scale and requires less capital, less labour and less machines is called a small business.
The best advantage of small manufacturing businesses is that they can be started at home or at most, a small rented space. The capital investment is minimal, and does not involve a lot of expensive machinery or equipment. Here is the list of top small scale business in India:
Manufacturing Handmade Chocolates -
Almost everyone likes chocolates. Making chocolate is very easy. Moreover, they have a ready market as people always want to try new variants and exotic flavours.
You can let your culinary imagination run wild and make chocolate with any spice or fruit flavour you want, as well as take special orders and sell regular varieties through cake and pastry shops. Rest assured, there are many pastry shops that buy handmade chocolates from small scale industries.
Manufacturing Agarbatti -
Incense sticks or incense sticks have been manufactured in India for many years in the state of Karnataka, especially in the city of Bengaluru. Mainly, this was due to the easy availability of raw materials in that region. Nowadays, for easy access to raw material with better transportation facilities, the idea of agarbatti manufacturing business is rapidly spreading to other parts of India
Manufacturing cookies and biscuits-
Small-scale cookie and biscuit manufacturing is very profitable, and people prefer new flavours and varieties to those offered by large corporations. In addition, many small manufacturers who are unable to compete with large companies do not produce cookies and biscuits. Hence, there exists a vacuum in the market for cookies and biscuits which are made with traditional recipes and impart the taste of delicious dishes.
Candles and wax products manufacturing -
With many parts of India experiencing power outages, candles are in high demand, as there is a large market for candles of all shapes and sizes. Nowadays, one can buy small candles like those used on birthday cakes, which are used to provide illumination during power outages. Additionally, a large market also exists for other wax products used in churches and other religious places or for decorative purposes.

Soda and flavoured drinks -
A great example of small scale manufacturing business of all kinds of sodas, plain and flavoured, can be seen in the state of Goa. For just Rs.5, you can buy a 300ml glass bottle of the plain soda, while orange, lemon, strawberry and other flavoured variants cost Rs.7 each. In comparison, plain sodas from large manufacturers cost Rs 10 and upwards, while flavoured soft drinks cost around Rs 15 to Rs 20.
Vehicle Accessories Manufacturing -
Here, we do not mean automobile spares. Instead, we suggest you open a small scale manufacturing business involving steering wheel covers, seat covers for cars and bikes and other similar items.
India is a massive market for all types of vehicles, as well as a thriving market for new automobiles. Also, Indians are known to keep their vehicle generally in good condition and attractive looking. Textiles, leatherette and other such materials are readily available and so are skilled labour and machinery to make these goods on a small scale.
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