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Chai Tapri Owner

India runs on chai. So does this business.

Earning range

₹30K – ₹1.2L / month

A busy tapri near offices or colleges sells 300–500 cups a day. At ₹10 profit per cup, that's ₹90K–₹1.5L/month.

Real Story

MBA Chai Wala (Praful Billore) was rejected by IIM Ahmedabad, started a chai stall, went viral on social media, and now runs a franchise chain across India.

How to start

  1. 1Investment: ₹15,000–₹25,000
  2. 2Location near office buildings or colleges is everything
  3. 3Wake up at 5 AM - first cup by 6:30 AM
  4. 4Build regulars in first 30 days

Real talk

“The MBA Chai Wala did it. You can too. The real skill is showing up every single day.”

Skills you need

Perfect chai recipeCustomer relationshipEarly morning disciplineUpselling (snacks, biscuits)

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