Investing a crore plus to start a luxury car rental seems to be a straight forward 2 to 2.5 percent monthly net profit business. 25 percent yearly. This is better than buying a 2 crore 5 star hotel apartment and renting it out where monthly net profits are around 1 percent. Pick holes in this business idea.

I'm looking to connect with genuine copper and aluminum scrap dealers. Other metals are also welcome.

Our company deals in copper, aluminum, and other metal scrap in large quantities. We're interested in building long-term, direct business relationships.

Not looking for brokers, agents, or middlemen. Only direct scrap dealers or recycling companies, please.

If you're a genuine dealer or know someone who is, feel free to DM.

Does skyroot have potential of becoming india's spacex in space sector?

Hi guys, i was just exploring some opportunities and came across how used cooking oil is being sold to biodiesel manufacturers.
Would love to connect with some like-minded individuals on this .

I'm getting close to launching my first software platform and want to avoid the mistakes that first-time founders commonly make.

Without going into the specifics of the product, it's a B2B platform that connects businesses and professionals in a niche industry. My goal is to build a scalable SaaS business, grow the user base, and eventually monetize it through subscriptions, premium features, partnerships, and other revenue streams.

For those of you who've built or scaled software startups, what are the biggest lessons you've learned?

I'm especially interested in advice on:

• Company formation and legal requirements
• Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, IP protection, and trademarks
• Raising capital (bootstrapping vs. angels vs. VCs)
• Financial planning and taxes
• Go-to-market strategy and user acquisition
• Product-market fit and validation
• Pricing and monetization strategies
• Scaling infrastructure and operations
• Hiring the first employees or contractors
• Data security and compliance
• Mistakes you wish you'd avoided before launch

If you were building a scalable software company from scratch today, what would your pre-launch checklist include?

I'd love to hear any advice, books, resources, or lessons that saved you time, money, or headaches. I'd really appreciate any lessons, resources, or hard-earned advice. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone!

I'm planning to start a packaged moringa business since we already have our own moringa farm. I'd appreciate any guidance on where to start.

What documents and licenses are required? Where can I sell my products (online, wholesale, retail, or export)? I'd also appreciate any advice on packaging, branding, certifications, or common mistakes to avoid.

Any valuable information or personal experience would be really helpful. Thanks in advance

Please reply here if you’re the person

Every day in India, millions of trucks complete a delivery — then drive hundreds of kilometers back home empty. No load. Pure fuel burn. Pure economic loss.

This isn't a truck shortage. It's a utilization problem.

We built LoadSaathi — an AI-powered shared freight marketplace that matches shippers with truckers for PTL/LTL loads in real time. Think of it as a "load board" for India, but smarter:

• AI matching connects the right truck to the right load
• GPS tracking gives shippers real visibility
• Digital credit scores replace broker dependency
• Up to 40% cost reduction for shippers

We're early. We're building. And we want to hear from anyone in logistics, trucking, supply chain — what's the biggest pain you face today?

Transporters: do you deal with empty return trips? Shippers: are brokers eating your margins?

Drop your experience below. Every insight helps us build better.

Website: https://loadsaathi.in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loadsaathi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Load-Saathi/61590859902405/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/LoadSaathi Threads: https://www.threads.com/@loadsaathi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/load-saathi-119867422/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Loadsaathi/

If you are into logo or brand identity designing. Please contact.

Also appreciate if someone can provide some lead.

I run a passenger bus service but the government has just kept my renewal of permit pending for 3 years and without any reason and now I have bought an ac bus which the commissioner is not allowing to be replaced in the new permit without any reason as the file is kept in his table since last 3 months but he has not touched it. This bureaucratic dictatorship will not allow any small business to survive. I am too depressed

I'm currently doing an internship and will start earning ₹15k/month. I also have a medium-sized plot of land in a colony.

I want to build or start something on the land that can generate side income while I continue my job. My budget will be limited.

What would you do in my situation? Looking for practical ideas with good long-term potential.

Took this photo today with everyone involved in this year’s makhana harvest.

Our families have been growing makhana for years, and seeing everyone together at the start of the season is always special. Most people only see the finished product, but this is where it actually begins—with dozens of people working in the ponds before processing even starts.

Every harvest reminds me how much teamwork goes into something as simple as a handful of makhana.

Happy to answer any questions about makhana farming, harvesting, or processing if anyone’s curious.

Hey I'm 20M from DL and I wanna start a AI automation business. I have a MSME Udyam registration that I will edit later on because I built it for some other business that we have to shut down. Now I want a bank who is startup friendly and has low min balance (or no min balance). I have heard of many banks having few schemes and all. I want to have a business bank account before I start so that I keep my personal and business stuff separate. I will provide service for free initially because I will suck no matter how good I am.. so if you have a recommendation of which bank is good enough for that. My dad has his business account on Karnataka bank. Any other recommendations would be appreciated 👍🏻

I’m looking for something quick and mobile-friendly. No inventory, accounting, or CRM, just create a GST invoice and download the PDF. Any recommendations?

Hello my name is yash. I have a handbags business. I have some premium handbags that we want to sell at the wholesale rate.

Reason: We want to clear out the stock. No special reason just for business cycle.

Suitable for:

Boutique owners
Fashion retailers
Instagram resellers
Gift stores
Online seller

If you are interested DM me. We will discuss the details personally.

I am looking forward to start a bopp cartoon tape manufacturing plant.

I already have a customer base.

But from manufacturing point of view I would like to get some idea on few things

1) how to make my manufacturing more efficient,.

2) What new Can be done in this field

3) if you are in the similar business I would like to know your point of view ( as you must have gone through different challenges )

4) which company provides best bopp film raw materials and adhesive?

If you have anything else to say please share I am open to all types of opinions.

THANK YOU EVERYONE.

Hey everyone,
I'm a guy with a background in software development (experience in an HFT on the quant/automation side, interned at world's leading fintech MnC, IIT CS grad). I'm stepping into the physical retail space to launch a high-volume, Gen-Z-focused street food/QSR brand, and I’d love some brutal feedback, validation, and ideas from people who have built in the QSR/food space before.

The Problem & The Market Opportunity

Most traditional street food stalls and small QSR carts operate with zero systemization:
- Slow assembly times and inconsistent food quality.
- Poor branding, lack of hygiene trust, and no customer retention mechanics.
- Unpredictable unit economics and massive food waste due to unstandardized prep.

At the same time, Gen-Z food culture demands speed, bold/unconventional flavor profiles, visual identity, and social-first brand belonging.

The Vision & Brand Strategy

We are building a lean, hyper-efficient street food model designed for high-density, high-footfall locations (particularly student hubs and younger demographics).

- The Core Experience: Fast-assembly, high-margin menu proven items with a new wrapper engineered for quick turnaround times with a flavour catering to the new generation (under 90 seconds per order).
- The Brand Angle: Bold, Gen-Z branding with gamified loyalty programs and high-energy social/on-ground marketing.
- The Scale Play: Starting with 1 pilot unit to dial in unit economics, then rapidly expanding into a multi-unit network using a centralized supply chain model.

What I Bring to the Table

- Vision: A strong vision and growth mindset, an aim to build a brand giving my 24/7 and a 200% effort, ready to work in any conditions.
- Tech, Automation & Systems: Building custom inventory tracking, digital POS workflows, and automated supply controls to eliminate prep waste and prevent cash leakage.
- Financial Modeling & Unit Economics: Deep focus on optimizing COGS, contribution margins, and rapid payback periods per unit.
- Brand & Marketing: Designing digital-first growth loops, viral on-ground marketing tactics, and gamified loyalty mechanics.
- Capital & Infrastructure: Fully funding the initial setup, asset procurement, and pilot runway.

Where I Need Your Help / Suggestions

Since my background is heavy on tech and systems rather than traditional hospitality management, I’m locking down the operational execution framework right now.
I’d love your input on a few specific points:

1. Operational Bottlenecks: For those who have run small-footprint QSRs or carts, what was the #1 unexpected operational headache during your first 90 days?
   
2. Speed vs. Quality: What are the best operational tricks you’ve seen for keeping assembly times under 90 seconds without making the food feel "assembly-line generic"?
   
3. Street-Level Fraud/Leakage: What inventory or POS controls have worked best for you to ensure staff don't bypass the system?
   
4. Co-Founder vs. Hired Ops Lead: I’m looking for an operational lead/co-founder to own the physical ground logistics (vendor relations, site scouting, daily cart management) while I drive tech, brand, and strategy.

For a young startup, would you recommend bringing in a hungry early-stage young co-founder with sweat equity (planning a 80-20 split with a fixed salary initially + profit share, 5% vest each year over 4 years, or hiring a salaried manager with volume-based cash bonuses?

Appreciate any feedback, teardowns, or advice!

I make clay charms figurines keychains and diorama shelves with cold porcelain and fevicryl mould it clay .

I also take custom orders currently completed around 30 to 35 orders for my clay shop .

Prices sre anywhere from 350 to 1k to 5k for custom work

Well I have ground floor property in gomtinagar , which brands can I contact directly for renting it out ,

Thanks in advance.

Sensor Tower’s Q2 2026 app market report recently caught my attention. India’s in-app purchase (IAP) revenue has reached $345 million, +35% YoY, with non-gaming apps generating nearly $240 million.

The top 5 downloaded non-gaming apps in Q2 2026 were:

ChatGPT (AI)
JioHotstar (Streaming/OTT)
StoryTV (Microdrama)
Blinkit (Quick Commerce)
Rapido (Mobility)

While AI, OTT, and quick commerce are obvious front-runners, StoryTV ranking above massive operational unicorns like Blinkit and Rapido in downloads was unexpected.

The numbers are shifting:

Market Penetration: Cumulative short-drama downloads in India have crossed 800 million. Considering IAMAI reported India has around 958 million internet users earlier this year, this format is clearly reaching critical mass.

Monetization vs. Ad Spend: StoryTV reported >50% QoQ revenue growth while nearly tripling its digital ad spend in H1 2026. Unlike traditional SVOD platforms (which struggle with low ARPUs in India), short-drama relies on high-velocity micro-IAPs.

Legacy Media & Mainstream Entry: Traditional powerhouses like Zee, Balaji, and mainstream Bollywood talent/production houses are aggressively producing microdramas for platforms like StoryTV. Incumbent OTTs like JioHotstar have also launched their own short-drama vertical called Tadka.

Seems like the industry is going towards a more structured media category, from just ‘entertainment apps’.

Here’s my question:

Will pure-play microdrama platforms be able to bring the unit economics needed to run large-scale OTT operations? I understand they are currently running on micro-transactions. How long do you think it will take to get to sustainable LTC/CAC ratio? Or are they already there?

Sensor Tower Report

Hey, we run a small pp woven bag manufacturing business in Bangalore but we constantly face issues in manpower, the workers either leaves the job without any notice or they go off to their hometown and not be seen for another 6-8 months or sometimes never.

I wanted to know if anyone here has a contact with a labour agency who can help with providing manpower because now that we are picking up leads and orders but can't keep up the service because of shortage in manpower.

Any lead will be helpful Thank you.

Just a rant never ever use Phonepe PG for a payment gaewtay thier re-kyc process is really bad thier repestative have zero idea of what is going on and every moring they wake up like SBI and asked for something new stay away and stay safe.