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Mobile phone repair

Repair phones and sell accessories from a small counter.

Money to start

Up to ₹50,000

Time it needs

Full time

Risk

Low

Works from home

Mostly outside

Explore

What it is, who it suits, what it can pay, how soon, the upside and the risks.

You fix screens, batteries, charging ports and software issues, and sell covers and chargers. A small counter in a market is enough.

Who it suits

  • People trained in phone repair
  • Youth in towns and villages
  • Those good with small parts

Upside

  • Every household has phones
  • Small space
  • Accessory sales

Risks to know

  • Fake parts damage trust
  • Customer data: never copy it
  • Fast-changing models

What it can pay

We do not publish a number without a reliable source.

What drives it: Number of repairs, parts margin, accessories sales, and reputation for honest work.

Time to first income

Days after opening.

Assess

Skills, money, tools, hours and registrations you need, and a five question fit check.

Skills

  • Phone repair training
  • Honest diagnosis

Money to start

Tools, a counter and some parts stock.

Tools

  • Repair kit and soldering station
  • Counter space

Time per week

Full time.

Licences and registrations

Tick each one as you get it. Your ticks stay on this device.

Quick fit check

  1. 1.Can you replace a screen and battery?
  2. 2.Will you use quality parts and say so?
  3. 3.Do you have a counter in a market?
  4. 4.Will you protect customers' data?
  5. 5.Will you keep learning new models?

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.

0 of 11 steps done

  1. Days 1 to 7

    Set up

  2. Days 8 to 10

    Price it and get ready to be paid

  3. Days 11 to 24

    Find your first customers

  4. Days 25 to 30

    Record and review

Nurture

Grow and stay compliant: tax, GST, government schemes and the help that fits.

Grow it

  • Add laptop and tablet repair
  • Sell refurbished phones with bills
  • Open a second counter

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 goods

Register once turnover from goods crosses ₹40 lakh in most states (₹20 lakh or ₹10 lakh in some special category states). Selling goods to other states usually needs registration from the start. Composition (1% for traders) keeps it simple up to ₹1.5 crore.

Government schemes that help

Make it official

Only what this way of earning needs. Free tools are marked; services are done by a TaxSavvy CA.

TaxSavvy serviceUdyam registrationGet your MSME certificate done right, with the correct activity code.See how it works →TaxSavvy serviceMudra loan fileChoose the right Mudra category and prepare your loan papers.See how it works →TaxSavvy serviceITR-4 presumptive returnYour return under Sec 58 presumptive tax, filed by a CA.See how it works →

Questions

How much can I earn from mobile phone repair in India?

What drives it: Number of repairs, parts margin, accessories sales, and reputation for honest work.

How long until the first income?

Days after opening.

What do I need to start?

Tools, a counter and some parts stock. Registrations: Shops and establishment registration, Udyam registration, GST registration.

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 turnover from goods crosses ₹40 lakh in most states (₹20 lakh or ₹10 lakh in some special category states). Selling goods to other states usually needs registration from the start. Composition (1% for traders) keeps it simple up to ₹1.5 crore.

Which government schemes can help?

PM Mudra Yojana, Skill India Digital. 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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