Your guide to start smart and grow fast
about starting your own . Vegetable Wholesale Business. Biggest risk is if vegetables don’t sell fast.
Step 1: Learn the Basics First
Work with a wholesaler for 2–3 months.
Learn how prices, deals, and timings work
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Step 2:
Find Cheap Vegetable Sources
Visit big mandis early morning.
Direct from farmers = maximum profit
Step 3: Plan Your Investment
Start with ₹1–2 lakh if small.
₹5–10 lakh if you want bigger setup. Depends how big you want to go from day one.
Step 4:
Have Your Own Pickup Vehicle
If you can afford it, buy a small truck or pickup.
It saves time, money, and gives you full control
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Step 5:
Choose Location Smartly
Stay near a mandi or main vegetable market. Faster buying and faster selling
Step 6: Handle Unsold Vegetables
Step 6: Handle Unsold Vegetables
Sell them quickly next day.
Or set up a small cold storage (₹30–40k setup)
Start simple. GST number, firm registration — helps when you grow bigger
Step 7:
Register Your Business
Step 8: Manage Customers Well
Retailers, hotel owners, marriage caterers — they are your regular buyers.
Keep good relations = steady business
Step 9: Focus on Fast Cash Flow
Sell fast, collect payment same day or next day.
No big credit! Rotation is the key
Ready to Start Your Vegetable Wholesale Journey
Start small.
Learn fast.
Good luck, future wholesaler!
Grow big.
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