My neighbor started a simple chai stall outside a coaching center and now makes ₹8k–₹12k every weekend working just a few hours
So here’s a real example of a side hustle I’ve seen up close.
My neighbor started a small chai + snacks stall outside a coaching center where students come out in the evening. Nothing fancy—just chai, biscuits, and some basic snacks.
At first it was just to make a little extra money, but he picked the timing perfectly (after classes end). Within a few weeks, students started coming regularly.
Now he works around 3–4 hours in the evening on weekends and easily makes around ₹8k–₹12k depending on the crowd.
What stood out to me is that it’s not some complicated online business or huge investment—just understanding demand, location, and consistency.
Made me realize that a lot of good side hustles are actually pretty simple, we just tend to overcomplicate things.