Easier said than done.  Importing from alibaba is extremely difficult and if you are able to do it legally then after all the duties and charges you actually do not make much.  
 Also selling on Amazon is not so easy now. You pick any product and you will find 100s selling same item.

Everything is easier said than done when you get down to it :) 
  
 Feel free to browse Indiamart and check out hundreds and thousands of sellers simply importing from Alibaba and selling in India. The pictures are often the same as Alibaba listings lol. Make a scraper, see what you find.  
  
 As for hundreds of sellers selling same item, you will almost never be a sole supplier for anything in the world. That doesn't mean you can't make money just because there's competition. You can play with product USP, pricing, customer support and better execution to still make more than enough money.

Generalist

Speaking from my exp. My wife sells product via her own D2C website, amazon and Qcom. And selling anything in India is tough.

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Buy from Alibaba/Indiamart  Sell on Amazon and/or website Profit  Do keyword research for market demand on reddit , forums, personal circles.   Buy for 100 bucks, sell for 150200  It's literally wh...

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Buy from Alibaba/Indiamart 
Sell on Amazon and/or website
Profit

Do keyword research for market demand on reddit , forums, personal circles. 

Buy for 100 bucks, sell for 150-200

It's literally what Raj shamani did to make quick money in covid. Many others buying from Alibaba and selling on Indiamart too. It's free SEO just by getting listed on Indiamart and Amazon. 

Hard mode: improve current products and launch your own jugaadu products.

Can easily scale to 10cr+. Exports are also exempt from GST, one of the only good policies this govt has that you should take full advantage of.

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I am a Software Engineer living in a rented house in Bangalore. I don't have any property. I  want to start a side gig of selling printed T-Shirts in the USA. I think I have some good ideas on design and I think it can act as a good side income. I tried some online websites that offer such services, but soon I realised I need more. I need a TIN number, a business bank account, company registration and trade mark, filing taxes- not sure about us india tax compliance rules. 

I believe there will be a hell lot of other paper works that would be required. Now I just have some creative ideas that I want to give a try as a side hustle but thinking about setup I feel demotivated. I can bear the idea of what if the hustle fails, but I don't know what to do with trademark and business registration after the hustle fails, can I reuse it for some other kind of businesses? 

Has someone tried or thought of trying such side ventures? I don't want to leave my job and  do this.

Is there some subscription service available in India that helps setting up business where an individual like me can try his hand at various entrepreneurship and fail and fail fast and continue until succeeded ? Like, I would love it if all these heavy lifting of setting up business, auditing and taxes are taken care of by someone else and I just focus on the creative part.

How to start a Side Hustle in the US from India?

Software Engineer

what are some monetisable side hustles that you think are popular/sustainable in India? could be something you’ve seen a lot of your friends do?

may be fostering animals, trading stocks, creating content, teaching, baking, DJing, etc👇🏽

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Hello, 

I am looking to increase my income sources, would love to understand from someone who has done something like this and what are the sources to explore?

Also, don’t suggest freelancing, need sources where it’s making money without much of my involvement.

Creating Multiple Income Sources

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I am working full time but the itch of starting up doesn't go away.
Please motivate me or suggest small wins to be on the path of starting.
I have the product / Target audience in mind.

Motivate me to Start-up

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Good to see 13 lacs+ Jee aspirants even amidst news of tech recession and what not.

If we assume 15M+ strong tech Workforce of India then 1M is knocking the door 🚪 every year.

💯% scoring in boards exam to exam like JEE, few alfa still able to get out of trap of snap and insta.

What do u think 💭 guys?

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I am ready to put more than 70 hours to start and run my own business. Looking for some ideas with certain criteria I have in my mind 

1. Scalability - Biz should be scalable enough to reach 100 cr annual turnover, fine if takes mid to long term
2. Margin - should have healthy margin, not looking for VC money to run it
3. Location - setup and operation can be done from anywhere
4. Non-tech - I am not a tech person, so the Biz should be done without hightech IT infra as I want to run the show on my own.

Sourcing ideas for myself, because I want to start something my own
And for other non-tech people, who are also in the same boat as I am.

Let’s see if we get some good ideas here!

70 hours week

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I mean…why Bill gates wants to make a reel?

this?

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Hi All,

I am looking to start a side business. Thinking of selling ethnic clothing as reseller on amazon, myntra.

I have a full time job and not looking to leave it.

Any suggestions/ comments/ any experiences??

Looking to start a side hustle

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I’ve been wanting to build something on my own, I have built and hosted a few apps. But I couldn’t scale as much as I would have liked. I have contemplated on running a startup but I don’t have any trusted team member to support me.

Building software apps is my passion. I want take benefit of my passion to make money. Is freelancing a good option to do so?

Share your experiences, if any. Would love to hear ideas on how I can convert my passion of building apps (both web app & mobile app) to make money.

PS: I am at a full time job and I’m looking for a side hustle.

Is freelancing an option to make money?

Software Architect

Planning to leave the job and start a business. Want to work on a good tech startup idea which can scale.

What is the good startup idea in India to start?

Engineering Manager

Given the decent WLB in my job, I have been trying to figure out ways to earn extra income on the side

Can you guys pls list down some ways in which you have been able to successfully make a decent income through part time projects?

Side Hustle projects?

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Here's a breakdown of the potential next big wave for Indian startups:

Deep tech: This involves applying complex technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and Internet of Things (IoT) to solve problems in areas like healthcare, agriculture, and clean energy. Investors are looking for startups that go beyond simple consumer apps and solve substantial challenges.

Focus on intellectual property (IP): Developing new, innovative products and solutions will be key for Indian startups to compete globally. This could involve creating new devices, materials, or processes.

Tier 2 and 3 cities: The startup boom has largely been concentrated in metro cities. The next wave is expected to see more startups catering to the needs and challenges of smaller cities and rural areas.

Social impact: There's a growing interest in startups that address social issues like poverty, education, and healthcare. These startups could use technology to create a positive impact on society.

What is the next big wave for an Indian Startup?

How to start pani puri stall in Bangalore. It seems like a good profit to have a side hustle. Seeking help is anyone can guide- how to get labour,raw material etc.

Panipuri business in Bangalore

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Please share some good ideas of business to do in tier-3 cities.

Business Ideas

I want to start a retail business for fragrance as a side hustle, will it be sensible to go for an online marketplace like Amazon , Flipkart or I should go for my own website using third party applications?

Planning to start a business

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What's your layoff scene? R u afraid 😳

Stay strong and keep a back up :D

Got a place to lay upon after layoff.

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I am selling product on Amazon with my full time job. its not profitable as of now but still one day it will be.

what you guys are doing for your side earning?

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