Curtain Raiser for Franchise India 2016 14th Edition Event underway

Franchise India 2016 event, in its 14^th edition is all set to mesmerise the delegates and business gurus of the industry. The lavish carnival in its last edition witnessed a mammoth footfall of

40,000 people. But, this year, the stakes are higher and keeping in mind the bountiful set up and number of top brands exhibiting, the number of attendees are expected to go up.

The proceedings will kick off with a lamp lighting ceremony and a keynote by Olympian Abhinav Bindra. Franchise

India is a one of its kind platform for startups and entrepreneurs to explore business opportunities, franchise partners and investors from across the country. Organised by Franchise India and Indian Franchise Association, this international exhibition cum conference has played a crucial role in boosting the development of the Indian franchise marketplace from ground zero to a 47 Billion dollar Industry over the past 14 years.

Around 400 leading business and consumer brands will exhibit at the show and will recreate their stores (even their restaurants) on their stands,

enabling business visitors and potential investors to experience the brand identity. Participating brands will be from across the world including USA, UK, Greece, UAE, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Singapore and Philippines with vast emerging, international and mature franchise opportunities.

Leading thought Leaders from India including Dr. A.Velumani, Chairman, Thyrocare , Mr. Samir Jain, CEO, Green Gold Animation (Chota Bheem), Mr. Anand Singh, Country Head(India),Turner International, Mr. Manu Kumar Jain, India Head, Xiaomi, Mr. Rohan Bhargava, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, CashKaro.com, Mr. Dhruva Chandrie, COO, SHopCJ Network, Mr. Pradeep Ohja, Director, Reliance Education amongst others.