Opportunity India Desk

Realising the need and scope for ayurveda treatments, The Yash Birla Group started Birla Kerala Vaidyashala. In an interview N Venkat, CEO & Managing Director, Birla Wellness Group shares the company’s latest health venture. Abha Garyali (AG): When and what inspired, The Yash Birla Group to initiate Birla Kerala Vaidyashala?N Venkat (NV): Yash Birla ...

Aiming to establish itself as the premier health and wellness café, US-based Smoothie Factory has recently forayed into the Indian market. In an interview, James Villasana, President, Smoothie Factory shares the brand’s expansion strategy Namita Bhagat (NB): Could you share the idea of launching Smoothie factory in India? James Villasana (JV): India is experiencing tremendous ...

Being passionate about education industry, Animation Live was created. The company is offering the complete range of Animation and Multimedia programs. In an interview Hitendra Singh, National Head (Channel Development), Animation Live, tells us about the growing animation industry. Neha Gohil (NG): Share with us your entrepreneurial journey? Hitendra Singh (HS): I belong to a ...

Realising the need for specialised footwear laundry, repair and refurbishing service the unique service concept of The Shoe Laundry was conceptualised in Mumbai in 2003. In an interview Sandeep Gajakas, Founder and Owner, The Shoe Laundry shares the inception, growth and success of the unique concept. Neha Gohil (NG): Share with us your entrepreneurial journey. ...

The 32 year old US-based children franchise, ‘Kinderdance’ has established global presence. Kirthana Ramarapu, Executive Director, Kinderdance India shares brand’s expansion plans in India. Namita Bhagat (NB):   Brief us on the concept of kinderdance? Kirthana Ramarapu (KR): The concept of Kinderdance is unique as it blends educational concepts in a developmentally designed curriculum for appropriate ...

Keeping in mind India’s slow progress in the fragrant market, Perfume Station was launched in India in 2010. Sharing the expansion plans of the brand via franchising is Sandeep Kapoor, CEO, York Transnational Ltd. Neha Prashar (NP): Kindly share with us the origin of Perfume station? Share with us the journey of Perfume Station in ...