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Mehendi artist
Apply mehendi for weddings, festivals and events.
Money to start
Under ₹5,000
Time it needs
Under 10 hours a week
Risk
Low
Works from home
Yes
Explore
What it is, who it suits, what it can pay, how soon, the upside and the risks.
You apply mehendi for brides, guests and festivals like Karva Chauth and Teej. Bookings cluster in wedding seasons.
Who it suits
- People with a steady hand and design sense
- Students and homemakers
- Anywhere with weddings
Upside
- Almost no cost
- Big festival days
- Instagram-friendly
Risks to know
- Seasonal
- Chemical cones can harm skin: use natural henna
- Late nights at events
What it can pay
We do not publish a number without a reliable source.
What drives it: Bridal bookings, festival days, design complexity and travel.
Time to first income
Days to weeks.
Assess
Skills, money, tools, hours and registrations you need, and a five question fit check.
Skills
- Mehendi designs
- Speed
Money to start
Cones and a design book.
Tools
- Natural henna cones
- Portfolio photos
Time per week
Varies by season.
Licences and registrations
Tick each one as you get it. Your ticks stay on this device.
Quick fit check
- 1.Can you draw clean designs fast?
- 2.Can you sit for hours?
- 3.Can you travel to events?
- 4.Will you use only natural henna?
- 5.Do you enjoy weddings?
Answer all five to see how well this fits you.
Run
Your first 30 days to the first rupee: set up, price, get paid, find customers, keep records.
Days 1 to 7
Set up
Days 8 to 10
Price it and get ready to be paid
Days 11 to 24
Find your first customers
Days 25 to 30
Record and review
Nurture
Grow and stay compliant: tax, GST, government schemes and the help that fits.
Grow it
- Teach classes
- Build a team for big weddings
- Sell your own cones
Tax: Small business on presumptive tax
Return: ITR-4 (Sugam) if total income is up to ₹50 lakh; otherwise ITR-3
- This is business income. With turnover up to ₹2 crore (₹3 crore if at least 95% comes in digitally) you can use Sec 58 of the Income-tax Act 2025 (old Sec 44AD): declare 6% of digital receipts and 8% of cash receipts as profit, or more if you earn more. No detailed books needed.
- If you leave this scheme after using it, you cannot come back to it for the next five years. Choose with care.
- Under the new regime, total income up to ₹12 lakh usually means no tax after the rebate. You still file, to show the income and claim back any TDS.
- Pay advance tax in one go by 15 March if the year's tax is ₹10,000 or more.
GST on services
Register once your services turnover crosses ₹20 lakh in a year (₹10 lakh in some North-Eastern and hill states). Below that, register only if clients insist or it helps you claim tax credit.
Government schemes that help
- PM Mudra Yojana ↗Loans without collateral for small non-farm and allied businesses: Shishu up to ₹50,000, Kishore up to ₹5 lakh, Tarun up to ₹10 lakh, Tarun Plus up to ₹20 lakh.
- DAY-NRLM and Lakhpati Didi ↗Self help groups for rural women: savings, bank linkage, training and support to earn at least ₹1 lakh a year.
Make it official
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Questions
How much can I earn from mehendi artist in India?
What drives it: Bridal bookings, festival days, design complexity and travel.
How long until the first income?
Days to weeks.
What do I need to start?
Cones and a design book. Registrations: PAN, Bank account and UPI.
Which ITR form do I file for this income?
ITR-4 (Sugam) if total income is up to ₹50 lakh; otherwise ITR-3. This is business income. With turnover up to ₹2 crore (₹3 crore if at least 95% comes in digitally) you can use Sec 58 of the Income-tax Act 2025 (old Sec 44AD): declare 6% of digital receipts and 8% of cash receipts as profit, or more if you earn more. No detailed books needed.
Do I need GST?
Register once your services turnover crosses ₹20 lakh in a year (₹10 lakh in some North-Eastern and hill states). Below that, register only if clients insist or it helps you claim tax credit.
Which government schemes can help?
PM Mudra Yojana, DAY-NRLM and Lakhpati Didi. Each scheme has its own eligibility; check the official site before applying.
Sources
Read on 4 Nov 2026. Limits, rates and fees change: check the official site before you rely on them.
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