Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s h
- Posted on May 17, 2026
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Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s h
Indias Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh crore market, though not all businesses born during lockdown survived. What started as coping mechanisms during confinement later turned into startups and livelihoods.
