Home Based Manufacturing Business

If you want to start a home based manufacturing business, you should study the market thoroughly. The licensing and other requirements are complicated since the facility is found within the residential area.

Make sure that you comply with the guidelines and regulations to ensure success.

Not all would-be business owners are open to starting a home based manufacturing business. Most of them prefer to have it off-site because it might get it in the way of their day to day house chores or routines. There are some things that you must do in order to make this type of business a reality. It will all depend on the product that you want to manufacture. Having the right license will also allow you to operate the business legally and without any worries. The neighborhood will surely be concerned by the possible noise and problems that can arise from the manufacturing process. You live in a residential area and getting a license can be challenging.

Guidelines and Regulations

In a home-based business, there are guidelines that you must observe. Regulations will apply on quality control, pollution, and safety issues. In order to meet these conditions, you have to work hard especially when it comes to setting up equipment. Aside from the license, you will also need to obtain special permits, certifications, and approvals depending on the product that you’re manufacturing. Having a business plan will also put you at an advantage because it will serve as your roadmap to success. This business will require time and effort; there are questions that you must answer as well.

Equipment, People, Etc.

In a manufacturing business, financing can be a problem. You will need special equipment and supplies, so you should have considerable capital. You can use the plan to apply for financing but it should be detailed and comprehensive. Hiring the right people is another concern. Where will you buy the supplies and equipment? You have to find reputed companies or supplies to get the best deals. You have to do some forecasts. Keep in mind that many businesses fail even before reaching a year. You will need strategic plans and effective techniques to ensure success.

The business will be located at home. It is important that family members cooperate and understand the situation. You should talk to them about this business before going any further. What about taxation? If you hardly know anything about this, you should hire a lawyer and accountant. These professionals can help in implementing a tax plan that will work for you. All income and expenses should be monitored closely as well. Competition is stiff these days and it is vital that you perform your best. Have a sound a marketing and advertising plan to beat your competitors. These are some of the things that you must do during startup.

223 Comments

  • GAURANG said on December 15, 2010
    my name is gaurang pandya I want to start Home-based small manufacturing business with less investment. Please guide me about it giving full details on: free_gaurang@indiatimes.com Rajkot, Gujarat, India
  • NAYAN said on December 27, 2010
    my name is NAYAN GURAV i want to start Home-based small manufacturing business with less investment. pleas guide me about it giving full details on : nayangurav@yahoo.co.in
  • suresh r. said on December 30, 2010
    Hi, My name is Suresh. I want to start a small manufacturing business in my state in malaysia. Please consult me on how to develop a business plan. executive summary and tear sheet. I want to take a 100% bank loan and run the entire operational. Business partner and financial partner are most welcome. I am a university graduate, who wish to use degree to apply bank loan and start a small manufacturing business. I also need to know machinaries for the relevant process involves and total expenditure.Kindly email me.
  • Sachin Gupta said on January 9, 2011
    hi, I am Sachin want to start a manufacturing business of spices at my home in Agra. I am a graduate in Science and completed my PGDM in International Business recently. I want to know about the basic requirements and total investment to start a manufacturing unit of spices at small level and want to know about the terms and conditions to apply for loan. Kindly email me.
  • NEERAJ KUMAR said on March 29, 2011
    Hi, My name is Neeraj maurya. I want to start a small manufacturing business in my state U.P (Jaunpur Dist). Please tell me on how to develop a business plan. I want to take a 100% bank loan and run the entire operational. I am a university graduate, how i wish to use degree to apply bank loan and start a small manufacturing business. I also need to know machinaries for the relevant process involves and total expenditure.please suggest me
  • Subha Sankar Swain said on May 27, 2011
    Dear sir, I am subha sankar swain from Bhadrak, Orissa, India. I have done pgdm and i want to start small manufacturing plant. i want to know some details:-
    1- what will be the best plans for our district to start a new business.
    2- what all support i will get from banks.
    3- how much investment is requires from my side.
  • James expert adviser said on May 28, 2011

    @Subha Sankar Swain, you need to find an answer to your first question and rest will follow from there. Are you a kind of person who asked the teacher about the questions that are coming in the exam? How can someone in this earth can say what is best for you? You have to find that answer and rest can fall on us.

    Jestin James
    Startup Biz Hub - Senior Advisor (Staff)

  • Sushil K Patil said on June 10, 2011
    I am Sushil Patil from Maharashtra,India I m doing MBA and I want to start a small business with a 50 lacs amount in the field of Green Environment Business so please guide me...
  • vijay masih said on August 3, 2011
    hi my name is vijay masih i want to start a home based business with less investment which further i plan to grow as it becomes successful please guide me with some products
  • sameer said on August 20, 2011
    hi its sameer from bombay anybody want to run a business(manufacturing/wholesaler ). in partnership my age 24yrs.know running citric acid suppliers
  • Madhura said on August 24, 2011
    I Have got a place in Maharashtra. I want to start small manufacturing unit, Our location falls in SEZ and many companies are following up. there are 4 big steel companies in our area. What can be the product that I can supply to them by manufacturing.
  • SAROJ KUMAR DASH said on September 10, 2011
    Hi,My name is Saroj Dash.I want to start Home-based small manufacturing business unit with less investment at JAJPUR,ORISSA.Pl. suggest me.
  • s.dash said on November 12, 2011
    my name is s.dash I want to start Home-based small manufacturing business with less investment. Please guide me about it(specially on daily needs) giving full details on: shreesasis@rediffmail.com Rourkela, odisha, India
  • RAMACHANDEERAN NAIR P G said on November 17, 2011
    Hi, my name is Ramachandeeran Nair PG. My family set in Villupuram dist. of Tamil Nadu. I would like to start a small manufacturing unit for daily needs. My second option is taking distributor/dealership for daily need goods with an investment not more than 10L. Please guide in this matter. Regards
  • Taufiq Garana said on November 30, 2011
    Hi, My name is Taufiq Garana. I want to start a small manufacturing business in Surat(Gujarat). I want to start a small business with a 5 lacs amount in the field of Green Environment Business so please guide me...9377310930
  • Dange said on December 30, 2011
    I want to start flexible packaging business in Nasik. How to start with? I got some funds, say 100k in hand. Please advise
  • linsiya said on January 15, 2012
    hi, i am linsiya i want to start a low budget manufacturing business at home please give me successful advice
  • Samir Dey said on February 2, 2012
    I want to start a small manufacturing business at home. I invest small money so please give me successful advice.
  • Pankaj Kumar Singh said on February 6, 2012
    Hi I want to a small manufacturing business in bihar near Patna and small money , please give me successful advice. Please provide list of small manufacturing & cost detail.
  • Mrs. Archana said on February 26, 2012
    Hi, I am archana. Since last 8 years I am in Lagos (Nigeria) with my husband. I was making dry snacks at home like chakali, murruku, sev etc and use to supply in Indian stores. But now my husband has transferred to India in mumbai. I want to start the same business there in local market first and further to export it. I need information like how to start? Is it easy to start in India and how the scope is for this business. Please guide and suggest.thanx.
  • Mrs. Archana said on February 26, 2012
    Hi I want to do business of Home made diwali diYas and other decorative things pl. Advice
  • yogesh shinde said on April 6, 2012
    which type of business i will start my qualification is MCM.and my wife qualification is Bcom.
  • vladimir said on April 8, 2012
    I am Vladimir, from Arilje, Serbia, south-east Europe. I would like to start manufacture childrens furniture. I have plenty of ideas, plenty of design, but need to buy CNC router which cost 6000e. I have space, I have small tools but to get 6000e i need bank credit but in Serbia credit form commercial bank is on 25% per year. do You have any advice?
  • p.balaguru said on April 16, 2012
    Dear sir, i am interested in home based manufacturing business in madurai ( tamilnadu).let me know the details for the same.
  • Hemal Trivedi said on April 25, 2012
    Dear Sir, I am having a big house in my native , right now i am staying in Mumbai , but after seeing the way gujarat is developing i have thought of utilizing my native house in gujarat as something productive . i have heard of some small business where some big manufacturing company required some raw material and they only help you or guide you to make that raw material for them in a small place of your house and they only by back the product . I am really keen to know details about such companies and such business ...kindly pls guide me for the same .. i am ready to invest and ready to personal hardwork for this business.....Thx Hemal
  • Mohan Kumar said on May 22, 2012
    Hi, i am Mohan Kumar from ranchi ( jharkhand ), actually i am looking to start any small business here, as i have 15 year working experience in manufacturing company in automotive sector in india. can you please help me to start it. thanking you mohan@ozu.es
  • Partha Saha said on July 7, 2012
    i want to make an home based any small industry in west bengal,city- alipurduar,pin-736121
  • SUSHIL KUMAR JOHN said on July 14, 2012
    I AM LOCATED KOCHI,KERALA,AND I WOULD LIKE TO START A HOME BASED SMALL INDUSTRY.I AM HAVING DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH 15YEARS EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY.
  • Koushik koley said on July 17, 2012
    I am Koushik koley from Dankuni(West Bengal). I want to start Home-based small manufacturing business with less investment. please help me by giving a unique and profitable project. My Email address is-koushikkoley57@yahoo.com
  • geetha K.S. said on July 23, 2012
    I am geetha from Bangalore from Karnataka. I am selling morinda citrifolia fruit juice. And I am earning also. If anybody want to join this and to earn with no bossism please contact : K.S.Geetha Mob: 9902882634
  • m.kesavan said on July 25, 2012
    Hi, I am kesavan from Trichur, Kerala state. I am graduate, electronic diploma holder. Now I would like to start a small Home based manufacturing unit like CFL Lamp, Electronic Choke etc...I am looking for yr better suggestion. E-mail Id:babumadhavan07@gmail.com or mobile no:09048756761.tks.
  • neel kamal said on July 26, 2012
    hi i am neel kamal from bhagalpur bihar. i would like to start a small home based manufacturing unit like phenyl (used in home )i'm looking for your better suggestion
  • Ravikant said on August 1, 2012
    Hi I want to get into the business where there will be low investment and get the maximum profit out of it. please suggest @ kantbros@yahoo.com. Ravikant 9999770707
  • vamsi krishna said on August 20, 2012
    hi, I am Vamsi krishna want to start a manufacturing business of flour mill at my home in Vizianagaram in Andhra pradesh. I am a graduate . I want to know about the basic requirements and total investment to start a manufacturing unit of mini flour mill at small level and want to know about the terms and conditions to apply for loan. Kindly email me.
  • Hitesh Thakkar said on August 31, 2012
    Hi, My name is Hitesh Thakkar. I want to start Home-based small manufacturing business unit with less investment at surat Gujarat. SoPl suggest me. thakkarhitesh123@yahoo.com or cell no: 9909883575
  • jigneshpatel said on September 9, 2012
    Hello. I want to start a small business between 5-7 lakhs home based business. At.Umalla, Bharuch, 393120. Mo.9723385250
  • rizwan ahmad said on October 12, 2012
    i want to start a small business of confectionery r snacks making like chips n etc plz guide me how much investment i need n what material n thing me belongs to faisalabad pakistan thnx
  • sunil patel said on October 22, 2012
    please give me more information and how to small business in home based business form gujrat in bhavnagar. you most reply me wait. thank you
  • shah tikendra . anand gujarat. said on November 18, 2012
    Dear sir, I would like to start up small manufacturing business having buy back potential or good open market potential. Thanks for extreme help.
  • vijay said on December 6, 2012
    my name is vijay dodia I want to start Home-based small manufacturing business with less investment(1 lack to 1.5o lack). and which product manufacturing is suitable for this and easily available to sell in market. my accommodation in junagadh district from gujarat. Please guide me about it giving full details on: vijay.dodia1986@gmail.com veraval, junagadh, gujarat, india-362255.
  • nik said on December 10, 2012
    i want to start my own Home-based small manufacturing business with less investment(1 lack to 3.0 lack please provide me business plan and quotation for the same..pune (maharastra)
  • abhinav sharma said on December 12, 2012
    Sir, I want to start my own business to manufacturing cloth bags. Pl guide me for it. what is status in market? & about income for it...
  • J.LAXMAN RAO said on December 25, 2012
    Hi, my name is J.Laxman rao Diploma in Electrical Engg. My family set in Visakhapatnam(AP). I would like to start a small manufacturing unit for daily needs. My second option is taking distributor/dealership for daily need goods with an investment not more than 10L. Please guide in this matter. Regards
  • A K Sharma said on January 3, 2013
    Dear Sir, i would like to start surgical disposable products manufacturing made from non woven fabric. so what are the process and required license to set up business. pls. guide me soon. Thanks
  • Nikit kr agarwal said on January 6, 2013
    Hi, i am nikit from jalpaiguri, west bengal. want to set up a business within 2 lacks rupees. suggest me a product whose demand is high n which can be easily sell out
  • rupali jain said on January 17, 2013
    I M RUPALI JAIN IN INDORE WANT TO START A SMALL BUSINESS FROM HOME PLS SUGGEST ME WHICH BUSINESS I DO WITH MINIMUM INVESTMENT
  • Raju Saha said on January 28, 2013
    Hi I would like to start a home based manufacturing business, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with a low investment like 2-3 lakhs. Could you please suggest me any thing? Please revert in rajusahantc@gmail.com
  • Ananta Kumar Sahu said on February 8, 2013
    I want to start a small business in Durgapur(West bengal) with less investments. But I don't have such ideas. Please advice.
  • Rahuldev Pandya said on February 23, 2013
    Hello, My self Rahuldev Pandya and i'm a chemical engineer having 6 yrs exp. I want to start a manufacturing business in vadodara location for any of innovative product whether it is for industrial, commercial or for home based uses, but should be new and innovative. Please advice,
  • ronak jain said on March 6, 2013
    i want to start a homebased manufacturing in india hyderabad so please provide me information with investment of 10 lakhs rpli me ASAP
  • Vikas said on March 13, 2013
    Hi, My name is Vikas, I am from Bhopal (MP), i want to start a manufacturing unit with minimum investment of around 2 - 3 lac, i have a place at home of about 1000 sq ft, so any home based manufacturing idea or space can be taken out side as well. Pls suggest any suitable line of business of manufacturing which can be started with minimum and which can be scaled up later in MP.
  • Subhasish Chakraborty said on March 20, 2013
    Hi, My name is Subhasish Chakraborty. I am from West Bengal (near Kolkata). I want to start a manufacturing unit with a minimum investment of 2 lac, I have a land for a small manufacturing unit. If you have any idea or suggestion please contact me at my mail address.
  • pragya patil said on March 20, 2013
    Hello sir, I want to start chakli making business, please guide me.I reside in
  • sureshkumar.g said on March 30, 2013
    hai. i am sureshkumar i want to start home based business. I completed ITI ELECTRICIAN. i have 10 years experience in electrical field. Pls guide me. i live in attur, salem dist., tamilnadu, india
  • Avinash Dukse said on April 4, 2013
    Hi, I am Avinash, I want to start small business at my home, actual i have technical and mp source available, specially i want to manufacturing unit those will handle by women easily. my location at warora near nagpur. Mail Id -adukse@rediffmail.com, +91-08600990755
  • Anant kumar said on April 4, 2013
    want to start a small business in Dhanbad(jharkhand) with less investments. But I don't have such ideas. Please advice.
  • NAGA RAJU G said on April 5, 2013
    please send a good advice for start a home based manufacturing unit with small investment as early as possible
  • malintha said on April 7, 2013
    i haven't a idea about the home based business. so i want to idea what can i product.
  • vikas sharma said on April 8, 2013
    Hi, My name is vikas sharma. I want to start a small manufacturing business in my state Himachal Pardesh(Distt Kangra). Please tell me on how to develop a business plan. I want to take a 100% bank loan and run the entire operational. I am a university graduate, how i wish to use degree to apply bank loan and start a small manufacturing business. I also need to know machinery for the relevant process involves and total expenditure. please suggest me at rvvikas@gmail.com
  • Sneha Nebu said on April 26, 2013
    Hi, I am planning to start a home based manufacturing business in Chhattisgarh, I need your help to know which project will help me & I want to take a 100% bank loan and run the entire operational.
  • Ramesh.R said on April 29, 2013
    Hi, I'm Ramesh. i want to start small village based business, i dont have more money to invest. so pls guide me, what i need to start..ct r.ram2012@gmail.com
  • Arnab Chatterjee said on May 1, 2013
    Hello, I want to make home care products by myself in a small scale and like to sell it commercially, first in a micro very small scale and then expand it after seeing the potential. Please suggest what are the licenses to be applied for, when and how and what are the pre requisites. Can it be started in the same house where one lives and then when business expands then it can be shifted to a viable place? Pls advise?
  • Pankaj Khengar said on May 3, 2013
    I have stay at Ankleshwar, dist-Bharuch, state gujarat, I have done MBA, I haw saw market but there is more competition & i have not decided which business start so please guide me to start business of manufacturing at home based at lowest cost...
  • prasanta kundu said on May 4, 2013
    my name is prasanta kundu i want to start home based small manufacturing business with less investment(1 lac to 1.50 lac). and which product manufacturing is suitable for this and easily available to sell in market. my accommodation in north 24 parganas district from WEST BENGAL in INDIA. please guide me about it giving full detail on. mob. 9732865777
  • pintu bera said on May 7, 2013
    hi, my name is pintu bera. i want to start a small business in purba medinipur(west bengal). But I don't have such ideas. Please advice to my email id.
  • PRAVIN KOLHE said on May 12, 2013
    I want to start a micro small manufacturing unit related to food industry example-spices, oil mill, bakery, dairy products, dairy farm, Dal mill etc. Kindly guide me on urgent.
  • sanjib kumar das said on May 24, 2013
    I manufacture some homecare product like phynile, l.soap, bleaching, m.acid etc. so please tel me sir, how i supply this outside west bengal. i am in westbengal at howrah dist, adress-sanjibrcw@gmail.com.
  • SOURAV MONDAL said on May 27, 2013
    MY NAME IS SOURAV. I WANT TO MAKE MORINDA CITROFOLIA JUICE AT HOME. INDIA, STATE- WEST BENGAL, CITY- KOLKATA.
  • Manoj jha said on May 29, 2013
    Sir, i am manoj jha from durgapur, westbengal. i want to start a home made business in low investment, plz guide me for this. thank u.my email manojdgp76@gmail.com
  • cobby said on June 2, 2013
    am an African looking for a Partner from India to do business. contact me ohenebaa@gmail.com
  • Ashim Mitra said on July 5, 2013
    I want to start a small manufacturing business in Kharagpur or Kolkata location in West Bengal state. The manufacturing product should be Buy-Back by the supplying company. Plz. contact me with details in my mail - ashimmitra2007@yahoo.com
  • naba kumar das said on July 7, 2013
    i am from assam, i want to start a high demanding manufacturing unit between 5 lac to 10 lac using natural resources available in northeast or assambe job that is high demanding but expansive to import from other state
  • janaka said on July 26, 2013
    i am janaka, please give a good advice for start a home based manufacturing line.my location was sri lanka, kandy. my email is janakasampath63@yahoo.com. thanks, good luck.
  • shree said on August 5, 2013
    Hi! I am making natural skin care products at a very small scale at home using all natural ingredients like orange peel powder, sea shell powder, jaiphal, jaavitri, glycerine, etc. What are the legalities required keeping in mind that I am doing it in a very small scale. West Bengal, India
  • atul k trivedi said on August 5, 2013
    sir, i want to start small manufacturing unit at home on jobwork basis or on commission basis. pls give the name of the manufacturer who are giving this type of work at home.
  • biman said on August 13, 2013
    i live at near kolkata ,west bengal. i want to start a business like manufacturing plastic products .but i am confused what kind of goods are demanded now at near by kolkata. plz help me
  • Brian said on August 15, 2013
    Sir, i would like to start a small business at home and later on would take up an independent place for manufacturing in bulk. Any product which is small on commission basis or jobwork basis. kindly let me know about any manufacturer who is ready to do so.
  • atul trivedi said on August 21, 2013
    dear sir, i am from valsad in gujrat i want to start small manufacturing unit at very law investment so sir pls advice me which type of product i should start with low investment. thnx, atul trivedi.
  • rajesh patel said on August 23, 2013
    I am in surat. I am a electrician but I am handicapped at last 5 years. pl give me a tips of work .
  • shankar ghawalkar said on October 8, 2013
    Sir, I am from karnataka raichur district I want to start buyback business from home please suggest me with small investment Thanks
  • ABDUL VAJID said on October 12, 2013
    my name is abdulvajid I want to start Home-based small manufacturing business with law investment. my investment capacity 1 to 1.5 lac . Please guide me about it giving full details on:vajidazhari@yahoo.com nadiad dis kheda gujarat india.
  • ALIF said on October 18, 2013
    I wanted to start nuts packing business.
  • Deepa Saijan said on October 25, 2013
    I would like to start a Home-based manufacturing business. Please guide me about it giving full details on deepasaijan@yahoo.com
  • kamal said on October 25, 2013
    i would like to start home based manufacturing business. guide me small investment
  • mohd aadil said on November 16, 2013
    my name is mohammad aadil from agra (u.p) i would like to start business from home please with small capital please give me suggestion sir my email id- mohd.aadil786@gmail.com
  • Regina Ashok .A said on November 20, 2013
    Dear Sir, I would like to start business from rental company for manufacturing snacks items pls give me the details of how to get license and permits. Thank you, Tirunelveli Tamilnadu, India. E-mail; saliregi@ymail.com
  • Sanyal said on November 30, 2013
    Dear Sir, I belongs to the district of Bankura, West Bengal. I want to start a packaged drinking water project with variety of 1. 250ml sealed poly glass unit, 2. 1ltr bottle unit, and 3. 20ltr jar unit. I want to know the minimum project cost, A valid project report, and machinery support details.
  • sabyasachi said on December 1, 2013
    Dear All, I am one of the consultant for providing different advice regarding set up the small scale business unit. You can talk to me on My Number 09437220692
  • Vishal Srivastava said on December 1, 2013
    Hi, I am Vishal, looking to start spices manufacturing business at Allahabad (UP). I would like to understand the whole process, technology, documentation and licensing. What should be the minimum investment and expected manpower required. I am holding 11 years of experience in HR & Marketing Management with large MNC's. My contact is vishalsrivastava9@gmail.com
  • vikash said on December 2, 2013
    Business location Patna, Exp: approx 10 years in sales and service of genset, pump sets and air conditioner industries. now want to start my own business from home or small office
  • Mr.Hitesh Shah said on December 5, 2013
    hi. all my friend i have more business idea to home base and small business and eco-frendly idea. if any business idea to contact my Gmai ID :- hitesh1034@gmail.com
  • Ganesh said on December 18, 2013
    Hi, I am Ganesh from Wardha, Maharashtra. I am looking for low investment ,small business, what are the possible options and how to plan are my questions. Can I get some studies or reports which somebody has already prepared
  • mahendiran said on December 20, 2013
    i want homely business with less amount so please advise him . Help him . Native tamilnadu
  • amit jaiswal said on December 24, 2013
    hi i am amit, want to start a business in manufacturing or trading line in mirzapur uttar pradesh, with least risk and better success rate and less investment. plz suggest something by which we can do business in a small town and later grow and at least earn forty to fifty k.
  • siddharth singh said on January 2, 2014
    Hi I am siddharth sing I want to start a multibrand retail showroom in jaunpur uttarpradesh whome to contact for funding. would I get fund for this business
  • sandip chavda said on January 5, 2014
    hallo sir. my name is sandip chavda from veraval.gir somnath(gijrat). i want to start home based small manufacturing business with less investment. please guide me about it giving full details on: chavdasandip60@gmail.com
  • subhendu pandit said on January 14, 2014
    I want to start a small manufacturing business at home. I invest small money so please give me successful advice.
  • devang patel said on January 16, 2014
    i am an electrician but i am handicapped at last five years. so now i want to start home base manufacturing business at home so give me advice.
  • mangesh said on January 17, 2014
    What are the documents required to start manufacturing and selling phynle. Can anybody tell me or phenyle manufacturing business is there any license required from gov.? My other question is does Manufacturer directly sell phenol to retailer or is there any requirement of local distributor? Please help.
  • v.k.pandey said on January 27, 2014
    I want to start home based manufacturing business in 2 lack buxar,Bihar

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