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Second-hand electronics refurbishment and certification service

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Signal
2026-03-30
First Seen
2026-03-30
Last Seen
🔁 RESURFACING SIGNAL
2026-03-30

The Opportunity

As new appliance prices surge 40-80% (entry-level phones ₹10k→₹17-18k, ACs similarly inflated), middle-income consumers are forced into the second-hand market but lack trust, warranty, or quality assurance. No organised, certified refurbishment service exists in Kolkata that bridges this gap between desperate buyers and informal used-goods sellers.

Market Size₹850 Cr addressable market — Kolkata metro population 15M, ~30% forced into second-hand tier due to price shock, average transaction ₹8-12k per unit, 2-3 applia
Why NowGST registration recommended (12% on services); informal initial operations fine.
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