u/StonedButterchicken

I’m looking for **one serious person who genuinely wants to start and build a business**, not someone looking for a random investment opportunity.

I have a business concept that can be started with approximately **₹3–3.5 lakh initial capital**. The model is designed to stay lean, with an expected **50–60% gross margin** and fixed operating costs of approximately **₹50K/month**.

I’ve previously operated a food business and have experience with operations, marketing, sales and day-to-day execution. I’m looking for someone who wants to come in as a genuine partner and build this together.
**The basic numbers**

At a 55% gross margin:

₹2L monthly sales → \~₹1.1L gross profit → \~₹60K after ₹50K fixed costs

₹3L monthly sales → \~₹1.65L gross profit → \~₹1.15L after fixed costs

₹4L monthly sales → \~₹2.2L gross profit → \~₹1.7L after fixed costs

These are **projections, not guaranteed returns**. The initial target would be to build toward a realistic **6–9 month capital recovery period**, depending on how quickly the business reaches its projected sales.

**Who I’m looking for**

Someone who:
• Has ₹3–3.5L available to invest
• Seriously wants to build something rather than continue looking for a job
• Is willing to contribute time/ideas/network if possible
• Wants an active business partnership
• Is comfortable discussing everything transparently —
investment, ownership, responsibilities and profit sharing

I’m **not asking anyone to blindly send money**.

I’d rather meet personally, explain the complete business model, show the numbers, discuss the risks and then decide whether we’re a good fit as partners.

I’m specifically looking around **Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar**.

If you’re genuinely interested in starting something of your own and have the capital available, **DM me with your age, what you currently do, your experience and what you’re looking for in a business partnership.**

**Serious enquiries only.**

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I’m looking for one serious person who genuinely wants to start and build a business, not someone looking for a random investment opportunity.

I have a business concept that can be started with approximately ₹3–3.5 lakh initial capital. The model is designed to stay lean, with an expected 50–60% gross margin and fixed operating costs of approximately ₹50K/month.

I’ve previously operated a food business and have experience with operations, marketing, sales and day-to-day execution. I’m looking for someone who wants to come in as a genuine partner and build this together.
The basic numbers

At a 55% gross margin:

₹2L monthly sales → ~₹1.1L gross profit → ~₹60K after ₹50K fixed costs

₹3L monthly sales → ~₹1.65L gross profit → ~₹1.15L after fixed costs

₹4L monthly sales → ~₹2.2L gross profit → ~₹1.7L after fixed costs

These are projections, not guaranteed returns. The initial target would be to build toward a realistic 6–9 month capital recovery period, depending on how quickly the business reaches its projected sales.

Who I’m looking for

Someone who:
• Has ₹3–3.5L available to invest
• Seriously wants to build something rather than continue looking for a job
• Is willing to contribute time/ideas/network if possible
• Wants an active business partnership
• Is comfortable discussing everything transparently —
investment, ownership, responsibilities and profit sharing

I’m not asking anyone to blindly send money.

I’d rather meet personally, explain the complete business model, show the numbers, discuss the risks and then decide whether we’re a good fit as partners.

I’m specifically looking around Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar.

If you’re genuinely interested in starting something of your own and have the capital available, DM me with your age, what you currently do, your experience and what you’re looking for in a business partnership.

Serious enquiries only.

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Some guy on my local city sub is asking if anyone can come and state they know him for his anticipatory bail, will I face any consequences if I help him?

Same as the title says , where to source and how to?

Hey everyone,

I’m 25M from India and could really use some outside perspective.

I worked in a BPO from 2021 until I was laid off when the company lost its Swiggy process. During that time, I developed a strong interest in the food industry and always dreamed of running a cafe or restaurant.

In 2023, I started a small cloud kitchen/cafe with ₹2 lakh borrowed from extended family. The business initially did well. Demand grew quickly, so I expanded, took additional space, and eventually shifted to a larger location.

The problem is that every expansion was funded through more borrowing. What started as a ₹2 lakh project gradually turned into nearly ₹1 crore of debt.

Debt breakdown (approximate):
•Mortgage loan: ₹45 lakh
•Private lenders: ₹40-45 lakh
•Total peak debt: \\\~₹1 crore

The private loans were extremely expensive:

• Some charged around 10% interest per month
• Some required daily repayments of 1% of principal, closing the loan in 100 days

The restaurant generated revenue and had customers, but the debt burden became impossible to sustain. Cash flow was constantly being drained by interest and repayments.

The stress got severe. I lost around 25 kg in a short period, and my family became extremely concerned.

Eventually, my mother’s family stepped in and helped with ₹30 lakh, primarily because they were worried about our situation. However, they also insisted that the business be shut down.

Today:
•Remaining debt: \\\~₹70 lakh
•Mortgage EMI: ₹67,000/month
•Mother’s income: ₹15,000/month
•Sister’s income: ₹36,000/month
•My CIBIL score is badly damaged
•I have some kitchen equipment that wasn’t sold

My current thought is to start very small:
•Small cafe/fast-food outlet
•Around ₹2 lakh startup requirement
•Possibly combine it with a thrift store concept for additional income and lower interior costs

The issue is that I don’t have access to easy funding anymore. I’ve already borrowed from almost everyone I could while trying to keep the previous business alive.

My questions:
•Would taking a top-up on the mortgage loan be a terrible idea?
•Should I avoid entrepreneurship completely for now and focus on getting a job?
•If you were in my position, what would be your path to rebuilding income while carrying ₹70 lakh of debt?

I’m looking for honest opinions, even if they’re hard to hear. Thanks for reading.

\*\*TL;DR:\*\* Started a cloud kitchen/cafe at 23 with ₹2L borrowed from family. Business grew quickly, but every expansion was funded through more debt. Eventually accumulated nearly ₹1 crore in loans, including high-interest private financing. Business couldn’t sustain the repayment burden and was shut down. Family helped clear about ₹30L, but \\\~₹70L debt remains, including a mortgage with a ₹67k EMI. CIBIL is damaged, family income is limited, and I’m considering either taking a mortgage top-up to start a very small food business again or abandoning entrepreneurship and taking a job. Looking for advice on the smartest path forward.

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Hey everyone,

I’m 25M from India and could really use some outside perspective.

I worked in a BPO from 2021 until I was laid off when the company lost its Swiggy process. During that time, I developed a strong interest in the food industry and always dreamed of running a cafe or restaurant.

In 2023, I started a small cloud kitchen/cafe with ₹2 lakh borrowed from extended family. The business initially did well. Demand grew quickly, so I expanded, took additional space, and eventually shifted to a larger location.

The problem is that every expansion was funded through more borrowing. What started as a ₹2 lakh project gradually turned into nearly ₹1 crore of debt.

Debt breakdown (approximate):
•Mortgage loan: ₹45 lakh
•Private lenders: ₹40-45 lakh
•Total peak debt: \~₹1 crore

The private loans were extremely expensive:

• Some charged around 10% interest per month
• Some required daily repayments of 1% of principal, closing the loan in 100 days

The restaurant generated revenue and had customers, but the debt burden became impossible to sustain. Cash flow was constantly being drained by interest and repayments.

The stress got severe. I lost around 25 kg in a short period, and my family became extremely concerned.

Eventually, my mother’s family stepped in and helped with ₹30 lakh, primarily because they were worried about our situation. However, they also insisted that the business be shut down.

Today:
•Remaining debt: \~₹70 lakh
•Mortgage EMI: ₹67,000/month
•Mother’s income: ₹15,000/month
•Sister’s income: ₹36,000/month
•My CIBIL score is badly damaged
•I have some kitchen equipment that wasn’t sold

My current thought is to start very small:
•Small cafe/fast-food outlet
•Around ₹2 lakh startup requirement
•Possibly combine it with a thrift store concept for additional income and lower interior costs

The issue is that I don’t have access to easy funding anymore. I’ve already borrowed from almost everyone I could while trying to keep the previous business alive.

My questions:
•Would taking a top-up on the mortgage loan be a terrible idea?
•Should I avoid entrepreneurship completely for now and focus on getting a job?
•If you were in my position, what would be your path to rebuilding income while carrying ₹70 lakh of debt?

I’m looking for honest opinions, even if they’re hard to hear. Thanks for reading.

**TL;DR:** Started a cloud kitchen/cafe at 23 with ₹2L borrowed from family. Business grew quickly, but every expansion was funded through more debt. Eventually accumulated nearly ₹1 crore in loans, including high-interest private financing. Business couldn’t sustain the repayment burden and was shut down. Family helped clear about ₹30L, but \~₹70L debt remains, including a mortgage with a ₹67k EMI. CIBIL is damaged, family income is limited, and I’m considering either taking a mortgage top-up to start a very small food business again or abandoning entrepreneurship and taking a job. Looking for advice on the smartest path forward.

(I have only used Chat-gpt to phrase it.)

Hey everyone,

I’m 25M from India and could really use some outside perspective.

I worked in a BPO from 2021 until I was laid off when the company lost its Swiggy process. During that time, I developed a strong interest in the food industry and always dreamed of running a cafe or restaurant.

In 2023, I started a small cloud kitchen/cafe with ₹2 lakh borrowed from extended family. The business initially did well. Demand grew quickly, so I expanded, took additional space, and eventually shifted to a larger location.

The problem is that every expansion was funded through more borrowing. What started as a ₹2 lakh project gradually turned into nearly ₹1 crore of debt.

Debt breakdown (approximate):
•Mortgage loan: ₹45 lakh
•Private lenders: ₹40-45 lakh
•Total peak debt: ~₹1 crore

The private loans were extremely expensive:

• Some charged around 10% interest per month
• Some required daily repayments of 1% of principal, closing the loan in 100 days

The restaurant generated revenue and had customers, but the debt burden became impossible to sustain. Cash flow was constantly being drained by interest and repayments.

The stress got severe. I lost around 25 kg in a short period, and my family became extremely concerned.

Eventually, my mother’s family stepped in and helped with ₹30 lakh, primarily because they were worried about our situation. However, they also insisted that the business be shut down.

Today:
•Remaining debt: ~₹70 lakh
•Mortgage EMI: ₹67,000/month
•Mother’s income: ₹15,000/month
•Sister’s income: ₹36,000/month
•My CIBIL score is badly damaged
•I have some kitchen equipment that wasn’t sold

My current thought is to start very small:
•Small cafe/fast-food outlet
•Around ₹2 lakh startup requirement
•Possibly combine it with a thrift store concept for additional income and lower interior costs

The issue is that I don’t have access to easy funding anymore. I’ve already borrowed from almost everyone I could while trying to keep the previous business alive.

My questions:
•Would taking a top-up on the mortgage loan be a terrible idea?
•Should I avoid entrepreneurship completely for now and focus on getting a job?
•If you were in my position, what would be your path to rebuilding income while carrying ₹70 lakh of debt?

I’m looking for honest opinions, even if they’re hard to hear. Thanks for reading.

TL;DR: Started a cloud kitchen/cafe at 23 with ₹2L borrowed from family. Business grew quickly, but every expansion was funded through more debt. Eventually accumulated nearly ₹1 crore in loans, including high-interest private financing. Business couldn’t sustain the repayment burden and was shut down. Family helped clear about ₹30L, but ~₹70L debt remains, including a mortgage with a ₹67k EMI. CIBIL is damaged, family income is limited, and I’m considering either taking a mortgage top-up to start a very small food business again or abandoning entrepreneurship and taking a job. Looking for advice on the smartest path forward.

(I have only used Chat-gpt to phrase it.)

I have a question that I’ve been thinking about recently.
In countries like the US, Canada, and Australia, it’s common for college students (18+) to work part-time in restaurants, cafés, supermarkets, retail stores, and events. Businesses seem to regularly hire students for flexible shifts, weekends, and seasonal demand.
In India, I don’t see this happening nearly as much, despite there being millions of college students who might want extra income and businesses that often face staffing challenges.
From a business owner’s perspective:

Would you hire college students for part-time or shift-based work?

Why or why not?

What are the biggest concerns? Reliability, training, no-shows, turnover, quality of work, something else?

Do you ever face situations where you need extra staff only for weekends, festivals, events, or peak hours?

If there was a platform where you could book verified, trained workers for individual shifts, would that be useful, or would you still prefer full-time staff?

I’m particularly interested in hearing from restaurant, café, cloud kitchen, retail, and event business owners.
Not trying to sell anything—just trying to understand whether the demand side of this actually exists in India.

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In countries like the US, Canada, Australia, and many parts of Europe, it’s quite common for teenagers and college students to work part-time at places like McDonald’s, Starbucks, retail stores, supermarkets, etc. Many people see it as a normal way to earn pocket money, gain work experience, and build independence.
In India, however, I notice that relatively few middle-class teenagers take up such jobs, and many seem hesitant or even embarrassed by the idea. It often feels like there’s a social stigma attached to working in restaurants, cafes, retail stores, or other entry-level service jobs while studying.
For Indian teens and young adults:
Would you personally work at McDonald’s, Domino’s, a cafe, or a retail store while studying? Why or why not?
If you wouldn’t, is it because of family pressure, societal judgment, low pay, lack of opportunities, or something else?
How do your friends view part-time jobs in the service industry?
Do you think Indian society looks down on such work compared to Western countries?
If part-time jobs were more easily available and socially accepted, would you take one?
Genuinely interested in understanding the mindset and cultural differences here. No right or wrong answers.

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Hi , looking for people into graffiti and wall paint based in Gandhinagar/Ahemdabad for a cute mid size project.

📍 Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
🕓 Shift Timing: 12 Hour shift
💰 Salary: ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 in hand (based on experience & performance)

About Us:
A cozy café concept focused on loaded snacks, assembly-style kitchen operations and unique presentation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Opening cleaning and café setup before operations
• Preparing and assembling café menu items
• Frying, plating, garnishing and packing orders
• Maintaining kitchen hygiene during operations
• Mid-day cleaning and outlet upkeep
• End-of-day cleaning and closing duties
• Stock arrangement and basic inventory support
• Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and customer area

Benefits Provided:

✅ Stay / accommodation provided (adjacent to café)
✅ Staff meals provided
✅ Performance-based incentives (future)
✅ Stable long-term opportunity
✅ Growth opportunity as café expands

Ideal Candidate:

• Hardworking and hygiene-conscious
• Comfortable with late-night operations
• Can handle kitchen + cleanliness responsibilities
• Experience in café / restaurant preferred (not mandatory)
• Willing to stay long-term

📍 Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
🕓 Shift Timing: 12 Hour shift
💰 Salary: ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 in hand (based on experience & performance)

About Us:
A cozy café concept focused on loaded snacks, assembly-style kitchen operations and unique presentation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Opening cleaning and café setup before operations
• Preparing and assembling café menu items
• Frying, plating, garnishing and packing orders
• Maintaining kitchen hygiene during operations
• Mid-day cleaning and outlet upkeep
• End-of-day cleaning and closing duties
• Stock arrangement and basic inventory support
• Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and customer area

Benefits Provided:

✅ Stay / accommodation provided (adjacent to café)
✅ Staff meals provided
✅ Performance-based incentives (future)
✅ Stable long-term opportunity
✅ Growth opportunity as café expands

Ideal Candidate:

• Hardworking and hygiene-conscious
• Comfortable with late-night operations
• Can handle kitchen + cleanliness responsibilities
• Experience in café / restaurant preferred (not mandatory)
• Willing to stay long-term

📍 Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
🕓 Shift Timing: 12 Hour shift
💰 Salary: ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 in hand (based on experience & performance)

About Us:
A cozy café concept focused on loaded snacks, assembly-style kitchen operations and unique presentation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Opening cleaning and café setup before operations
• Preparing and assembling café menu items
• Frying, plating, garnishing and packing orders
• Maintaining kitchen hygiene during operations
• Mid-day cleaning and outlet upkeep
• End-of-day cleaning and closing duties
• Stock arrangement and basic inventory support
• Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and customer area

Benefits Provided:

✅ Stay / accommodation provided (adjacent to café)
✅ Staff meals provided
✅ Performance-based incentives (future)
✅ Stable long-term opportunity
✅ Growth opportunity as café expands

Ideal Candidate:

• Hardworking and hygiene-conscious
• Comfortable with late-night operations
• Can handle kitchen + cleanliness responsibilities
• Experience in café / restaurant preferred (not mandatory)
• Willing to stay long-term
• Basic computer knowledge

Hi , looking for people into graffiti and wall paint.