Ran out of pocket money or can’t cover college expenses? Don’t worry! These days, you can earn ₹500 to ₹5,000 daily from the comfort of your home using your phone or laptop. I’m telling you about the most popular side hustles in India and can be started quickly. No degree required, just a little time and hard work!
1. Earn money by making Instagram Reels
These days, you get direct money from getting views on your Reels. You can earn ₹10-50 per 1,000 views. Create funny videos, dances, or simple life hacks – just be consistent. You can easily earn ₹20,000-50,000 if you get 5-10 lakh views in a month. How to get started? Shoot on your phone, play a trending song, and upload 2-3 reels daily.
2. YouTube Shorts – Zero Investment, Big Profit
You can earn ₹30-100 for every 1,000 views on shorts. Gaming, comedy, study tips, or cooking – create whatever you like. Once you reach 1,000 subscribers and 10 million views, you’ll also earn money from ads. Many people are earning ₹50,000-2 lakh a month just from shorts!
3. Reselling on Meesho – Home-Based Shop
Download the Meesho app and post links to any sarees, kurtis, shoes, or other items you like on WhatsApp or Facebook. If someone orders, you’ll keep their profit – up to ₹200-1000 per order. If you receive 5-10 orders daily, you can earn ₹3000-8000 daily. Zero investment!
4. Freelancing – Sell Your Skills
Create an account on Fiverr, Upwork, or Worknhire.
Video editing ₹500-5000 per video
Thumbnail making ₹100-500
Logo design ₹1000-10000. Start with small orders, increase reviews, and then increase your rate.
5. Online Tutoring – Earn Money by Studying
What subject is good for Class 10-12? Become a tutor on Vedantu, Chegg, or Unacademy. You can earn ₹300-1000 in 1 hour. Doing 2-3 classes daily will earn you ₹1000-3000 daily!
6. Affiliate Marketing – Sell Others’ Goods
Create affiliate links for Amazon and Flipkart. Share them on Instagram or WhatsApp. If someone buys from your link, you get a 5-20% commission. If you sell a ₹10,000 phone, you can earn ₹500-2000!
7. Graphic Design with Canva
Learn Canva (free), then create and sell thumbnails for Instagram posts and YouTube. A thumbnail sells for ₹200-1000. Getting 5-10 orders daily can earn ₹5,000 daily.
8. Caption/Hashtag Work
Influencers need captions and hashtags. Charge ₹50-300 per post. Serving 20-30 people daily can easily earn ₹2,000-5,000 daily.
9. Sell Stock Photos
Click good photos (sunset, food, nature) with your phone and upload them to Shutterstock or Getty Images. Earn ₹20-200 per download. Downloading a photo 100 times earns you a lifetime earning!
10. Gaming Live Stream
Do you play BGMI, Free Fire? Live stream on Facebook Gaming or YouTube. Stars, both of which can earn you ₹1,000-10,000 a day. Top streamers are earning lakhs!
Side Hustle Specs Table
| Side Hustle | Daily Income | To Get Started |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram Reels | ₹500-5000 | Just need a phone |
| YouTube Shorts | ₹1000-10000 | Phone + Internet |
| Meesho Reselling | ₹2000-10000 | Zero Investment |
| Freelancing | ₹1000-10000 | Skills + Laptop |
| Online Tutoring | ₹1000-5000 | Be good at studies |
| Affiliate Marketing | ₹500-10000 | Social Media |
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- You can start from home.
- Zero or very low investment.
- You earn as much as you take.
- No boss, your time is your rule.
Cons:
- It takes a little time to get started.
- Yes, you have to be consistent.
- Not all hustles are for everyone.
Conclusion
Pick up any one of these hustles and start today. Earning even ₹500 a day at first will add up to ₹15,000 a month. Then gradually build up. The most important thing is – you’ll have to work hard, but you’ll have a lot of fun! Tell us in the comments which hustle you’ll try first? And if you have any other ideas, please share them too!
