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Business categories: browse 127 types of verified businesses

This is the full business categories list of the Busiqueens verified business directory: 8 categories and 127 types of business in India, from home bakers and boutiques to makeup artists, tutors and wellness experts. Every listing is checked by a real person, and businesses owned by a woman carry a Women-owned badge. Pick a category, then narrow down by type and city. The directory started in Kolkata and is open to every genuine business in India.

Starting a business? See 25 business ideas for women in India, grouped by these same categories.

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8 categories127 business types

Business categories list for India

Busiqueens groups small, home-based and shop businesses in India into 8 categories and 127 business types. Each category also has an "Other" option for businesses that do not fit a named type. These are the main types of business in India that owners list with us, and the same list is used in our search filters and the listing form. The directory is run by Busiqueens, a Kolkata business community founded in 2021 by Atoofa Khushnood, and every listing is checked by a real person.

Busiqueens business categories and number of business types
CategoryBusiness typesExamples
Fashion and Boutiques13Bridal & Occasion Wear, Clothing Brand, Clothing Reseller / Online Seller
Jewellery and Accessories4Accessories (Bags, Footwear & More), Jewellery Brand, Watches & Eyewear
Beauty, Makeup and Mehendi14Beautician / Salon, Cosmetic Products Seller, Cosmetologist / Aesthetician
Food, Bakes and Catering14Baker & Confectioner, Cafe / Restaurant, Caterer / Home Chef
Education and Coaching17Activity Centre, Baking & Cooking Classes, Bookstore / Book Seller
Home Decor and Gifting15Artist / Painter, Candles & Fragrance, Crochet, Knitting & Macrame
Health and Wellness17Ayurveda / Unani Practitioner, Dentist / Dental Clinic, Diagnostic Centre / Pathology Lab
Professional Services33Accountant / CA / Financial Services, Architect, Astrologer / Tarot Reader
Total127Including 8 "Other" types
Kolkata

Most searched in Kolkata

People in Kolkata search online for boutiques, makeup artists and home bakers. These are the types we are verifying first. Run one of these businesses? List it and your page appears in this category.

Boutiques and ethnic wear in KolkataSarees, kurtis, designer and bridal wear Be the first in Kolkata → Makeup artists in KolkataBridal, party and engagement makeup Be the first in Kolkata → Mehendi artists in KolkataBridal and festive mehendi Be the first in Kolkata → Home bakers in KolkataCustom cakes, cupcakes and desserts Be the first in Kolkata → Tutors and coaching classes in KolkataSchool subjects, languages and skills Be the first in Kolkata →
Fashion and Boutiques businesses on Busiqueens

Fashion and Boutiques

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Ethnic wear, designer outfits, kids wear, tailoring and boutiques run from home or a shop.

Fashion and Boutiques business types

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Beauty, Makeup and Mehendi businesses on Busiqueens

Beauty, Makeup and Mehendi

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Bridal makeup, mehendi artists, salons and skincare specialists.

Beauty, Makeup and Mehendi business types

List the first Beauty, Makeup and Mehendi business →
Food, Bakes and Catering businesses on Busiqueens

Food, Bakes and Catering

1 verified business

Home bakers, home chefs, catering and homemade preserves.

Food, Bakes and Catering business types

Popular in: Kolkata Online / Pan India

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Education and Coaching businesses on Busiqueens

Education and Coaching

1 verified business

Tutors, coaching classes, schools and skill training.

Education and Coaching business types

Popular in: Kolkata

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Home Decor and Gifting businesses on Busiqueens

Home Decor and Gifting

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Decor, gift hampers, handicrafts and festive gifting.

Home Decor and Gifting business types

List the first Home Decor and Gifting business →
Health and Wellness businesses on Busiqueens

Health and Wellness

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Fitness, yoga, nutrition, therapy and counselling from qualified practitioners.

Health and Wellness business types

List the first Health and Wellness business →
Professional Services businesses on Busiqueens

Professional Services

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Design, marketing, photography, events, legal and accounts.

Professional Services business types

List the first Professional Services business →

Do not see your business type? Choose the closest category in the listing form and pick its "Other (tell us)" type. A box opens to describe what you do, and the Busiqueens team places you correctly during verification. New types are added as the community grows.

FAQ

Questions about business categories

What business categories does Busiqueens list?

Eight: Fashion and Boutiques, Jewellery and Accessories, Beauty, Makeup and Mehendi, Food, Bakes and Catering, Education and Coaching, Home Decor and Gifting, Health and Wellness, and Professional Services. Together they cover 127 business types, including an "Other" type in each category.

How many types of business in India can be listed on Busiqueens?

127. There are 119 named business types, from bakers and boutiques to tutors, therapists and web designers, plus one "Other" type in each of the 8 categories for businesses that do not fit a named type.

Which category should I choose for my business?

Choose the category that matches what customers buy from you most. A cake maker chooses Food, Bakes and Catering; a bridal makeup artist chooses Beauty, Makeup and Mehendi. If nothing fits, pick the closest category and its "Other" type, describe your business, and our team will place it correctly.

Can I list my business in more than one category?

Each listing has one main business type, which decides its category. You can mention your other services in your description and services list, so customers searching for them still find you.

Why does a category or type show "Be the first"?

It means no business of that type has been verified there yet. Busiqueens checks every listing by hand before it goes live, so the directory grows one real business at a time. If you run that type of business, your listing can be the first one customers see.

How do I find a boutique in Kolkata on Busiqueens?

Open Fashion and Boutiques and choose Sarees and Ethnic Wear, Bridal and Occasion Wear or Fashion Designer, then filter by Kolkata. Every boutique shown is verified, and you contact the owner directly on WhatsApp. Boutique owners in Kolkata can list for Rs 999 a year, paid only after approval.

How do I find a verified makeup artist in Kolkata?

Open Beauty, Makeup and Mehendi, choose Make-up Artist and filter by Kolkata. Verified makeup artists show a gold badge, their services and prices, and a WhatsApp button so you can ask about bridal or party makeup directly.

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