Agarbatti Making Business

Business Description

The Agarbatti (Incense Stick) Making Business is a traditional and evergreen manufacturing business in India, driven by daily religious use in homes, temples, offices, and spiritual places. Agarbatti is also widely used for meditation, aroma therapy, and gifting, making its demand consistent throughout the year with peak sales during festivals.

This business can be started at a home-based or small-scale level and gradually scaled into a branded manufacturing unit supplying to wholesalers, retailers, temples, and export markets. With simple machinery, low raw material cost, and strong repeat demand, agarbatti making offers steady income, good margins, and easy scalability, especially for MSMEs and women entrepreneurs.

Raw Materials Used

• Bamboo sticks
• Charcoal powder / jigat powder
• Fragrance oils
• Natural binders
• Dyes & additives
• Packaging material

Products You Can Make

• Regular agarbatti
• Scented & masala agarbatti
• Dhoop sticks & cones
• Herbal & organic incense
• Premium aroma sticks