General items for stationery shop
| Items | MRP | Wholesale Price |
| Natraj Pencil | 48 | 30 |
| DOMs Pencil | 60 | 40 |
| Apsara Pencil | 60 | 40 |
| Charcol Pencil Camlin | 90 | 65 |
| Mehanical Pencil Figo / DOMs (0.5mm, 0.7mm) | 10 | 7 |
| Mehanical Pencil Figo / DOMs | 20 | 14 |
| Mehanical Pencil Refill (0.5mm, 0.7mm) | 5 | 3.75 |
| Sketch Pencil (Brand- Faber Castell) | 50 | 35 |
| Drawing Pencil – (HB, 2B, 3B, 4B and more) Brand: Apsara | 70 | 50 |
| DOMs Eraser (Tyre Shape) | 5 | 3.75 |
| Apsara / Natraj Eraser | 3 | 2 |
| Natraj Eraser | 1 | 0.75 |
| DOMs Eraser (Car Shape) | 10 | 7 |
| Fancy Eraser Packet (100 Piece) | 120 | 80 |
| Whitener Small | 10 | 7 |
| 20 | 14 | |
| 30 and 50 | 23 and 35 | |
| 5 | 3.75 | |
| 3 | 1.75 | |
| 15 | 10 | |
| 10 | 7 | |
| 25 | 18 | |
| 10 | 7 | |
| 5 | 3.75 | |
| 10 | 7 | |
| 40 | 28 | |
| 20 | 14 | |
| 15 | 10 | |
| 20 | 14 | |
| 5 | 3.75 |
Colors for stationery shop
| Items | MRP | Wholesale Price |
| Crayon color (Apsara / Natraj / DOMs) | 10 | 6.75 |
| Crayon color (Apsara / Natraj / DOMs) | 20 | 14 |
| Jumbo Crayon color (Camel) | 60 | 45 |
| Oil Pastel (Apsara / Natraj / DOMs / Camel) | 50 | 35 |
| Pencil color (Apsara / Natraj / DOMs) | 10 | 6.75 |
| Pencil color 12 Shades (Apsara) | 30 | 21 |
| 60 | 45 | |
| 120 | 88 | |
| 15 | 9.5 | |
| 30 | 20 | |
| 125 | 90 | |
| 30 | 16 | |
| 200 | 140 | |
| 150 | 100 | |
| 20 | 14 | |
| 65 | 40 | |
| 100 | 70 | |
| 190 | 135 | |
| 100 | 77 | |
| 250 | 180 | |
| 25 | 17.5 | |
| 125 | 65 | |
| 50 | 37.5 |
Pens for stationery shop
Notebooks for stationery shop
School Project items for stationery shop
School Admission Time items for stationery shop
Art & Craft items for stationery shop
Fun & Games items for stationery shop
Miscellaneous items for stationery shop
Starting a stationery shop is one of the most reliable small business ideas in India today.
Schools, coaching centers, colleges, offices, freelancers, and even home users need stationery every week which means your shop will always have customers walking in.
Whether you are starting from scratch or expanding an existing dukaan this guide lists all the essential stationery items every new shop should stock.
This sheet includes:
✔ Full stationery items list
✔ Easy inventory tracker
✔ Space to record suppliers
✔ Printable format
✔ Works on mobile or laptop
Use it during restock runs or while planning your budget.
FAQs — Answering What Shop Owners Usually Ask
1. How much investment is needed to open a stationery shop?
You can start with ₹30,000 to ₹1,00,000 depending on size stock and whether you include printing or photocopy services.
2. Is stationery shop profitable in India?
Yes. Demand is constant all year especially around school reopening seasons. Shops generally earn 15–40 percent profit.
3. Which stationery items sell fastest?
Pens notebooks pencils erasers glue and A4 paper are daily movers. Craft items move slower but have better margins.
4. Do I need a printer or photocopy service?
Optional but recommended. If you add print xerox lamination you’ll attract more office and student footfall.
5. Should I sell online?
You can later. Start offline build inventory and then offer delivery to nearby areas through WhatsApp or Instagram.
Final Tips to Grow Your Stationery Business
✔ Keep your shelves clean and easy to browse
✔ Post your new arrivals on social media
✔ Build relationships with schools and tuition centers
✔ Don’t overstock slow items
✔ Track fast sellers and reorder quickly
✔ Be the shop with everything parents need
Conclusion
Opening a stationery shop is simple and profitable if you stock the right items from day one.
Use this guide plus the free checklist to plan your inventory, save time, and avoid costly trial and error.
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