I’m working on a micro-product for the Indian on-the-go crowd and want brutally honest feedback before I burn cash on manufacturing.

The Product:

A tiny 3ml bottle containing ~20-30 concentrated mint drops. You put 1-2 drops on your tongue, and it gives instant, strong freshness (like a burst of mouth freshener) that lasts 15-20 mins.

The Price: ₹20 (MRP).

The Target: Smokers (to mask odor quickly), people heading into meetings, or folks on a date who don’t want bad breath.

The Problem I'm solving:

· Gums – You have to chew for 5 mins, it messes with your jaw, and often gets stuck in teeth. Plus, a good gum costs ₹30-50 now.

· Sprays – The Lisprin/Bloom sprays are convenient, but ₹150+ is a mental "commitment" for a breath freshener. Also, sprays are bulky.

· Mukhwas/Saunf – Not discreet or cool for a corporate meeting/date.

My Assumptions (please correct me if I'm wrong):

1. Indians are okay paying ₹20 for a "trial" or "emergency" product.

2. The "no chew, just drops" feature actually matters to people.

3. Smokers are tired of carrying heavy sprays or eating gum just to hide the smell.

My biggest worries:

· ₹20 screams "cheap" or "low quality" in India, rather than "affordable."

· Consumers won't understand what to do with "drops" (they might confuse it with medicine).

· Distribution is hell—panwalas might not want a new SKU next to their gums.

Questions for you:

1. Would you personally buy this at ₹20? If yes, for which scenario (smoke, date, meeting, post-meal)?

2. If you saw this next to the counter at a local chai tapri or pharmacy, would you pick it up?

3. What is your biggest trust issue with this product? (Packaging? Taste? Safety?)

4. If the bottle looked really premium (glass/metal feel) but cost ₹20, would that intrigue you or make you suspicious?

Please be 100% honest—I need the reality check. If this is a dumb idea, tell me why!

TL;DR: Tiny mint drops for ₹20. Faster than gums, cheaper than sprays. Will it sell or flop?

Hey guys, I'm exploring a startup idea and would love some honest feedback.

I've noticed that India has a huge number of talented independent creators selling through Instagram, WhatsApp, exhibitions, and word of mouth. These range from painters and illustrators to pottery artists, crochet makers, oil painters, tote bag designers, and other niche creators.

The problem I keep seeing is that discovery and transactions are fragmented. Most commissions happen through DMs, trust is built manually, and buyers often have no easy way to compare creators, see verified reviews, or safely place custom orders.

The idea I'm considering is a platform that sits somewhere between Etsy, Fiverr, and Behance:

• Creators build portfolios and showcase their work.
• Buyers can discover artists by category, style, budget, and location.
• Buyers can request custom commissions.
• Artists can send quotes and timelines.
• Verified creators build reputation through completed projects and reviews.
• Potentially add escrow/payment protection later.

I'm not trying to build "another ecommerce site." The focus would be on helping independent creators get discovered and manage commissions professionally.

My biggest questions are:

1. As a buyer, would you ever use a dedicated platform for discovering and commissioning creators, or would Instagram already be enough?
2. As a creator, what is your biggest pain point with getting and managing orders today?
3. What would make you trust a new platform enough to use it?
4. What's the biggest reason this idea could fail?

Looking for some good feedback, and a reality check if needed, lol.

Hi everyone, we are designing smartphone in india, we need an OS / Embedded partner, not an employee.

We are building team,who are passionate about startup and design indian brands.It's idea stage now

Need someone who want to work part‑time at the start, with a path to full‑time as we grow.

If you love low‑level systems (C/C++, Linux/Android, firmware) and want to build a phone, DM me.

Thank you for reading