Best franchises under Rs 5 lakhs in India for 2026: 1) Tea/Chai cafes (MBA Chai Wala, Chai Sutta Bar) — Rs 2–4 lakhs, ROI in 8–14 months, growing segment. 2) Education/tutoring franchises (NIIT, Aptech, local brands) — Rs 1–3 lakhs, recurring monthly revenue. 3) Courier franchises (DTDC, Delhivery, Blue Dart) — Rs 1–2.5 lakhs, stable income, growing e-commerce demand. 4) Mobile repair franchise — Rs 2–4 lakhs, high demand, quick ROI. 5) Laundry/dry cleaning franchise — Rs 3–5 lakhs, urban market. 6) Pharmacy (medical store) franchise — Rs 3–5 lakhs with drug license. Key things to verify: royalty %, territory exclusivity, training support, and how many existing outlets are profitable. Use our
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