I have 8.5 listening, 7.5 reading, 7.0 writing, 6.5 speaking

. Would another IELTS appearance help ?
That piddly half point is probably costing you a provincial nomination. If your IELTS attempt was within the last 6 weeks, you can apply for revaluation. If revaluation isn't possible, I strongly recommend a retest to get to CLB 9.
I want to get Canadian PR and continue working for myself as I am doing here in India. Seems like all visa options have some issues. NBPNP terms says no no to self employed candidates. Startup visa has unnecessary conditions of raising capital or be approved by Accelerator. The only programs I can find that are doable are NB or Manitoba business immigration programs which only give work permit (not PR), but I am not sure if these provinces are too cold to live or too isolated.
The best hope to boost the chance is to get a job offer (which I will not take once I get PR). This may be very difficult but most viable option vis-a-vis others. Anyone has any tips on how to get a job offer while being in India ?
Some members on the forum have reported about an organization which is apparently active in the LMIA job space. Take a look and decide for yourselves. (
www.skillsinternational.com)