Beauty & Wellness
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min readFrom childhood to old age, Indian consumers tend to implement the ancient science of Ayurveda in some way or the other, sometimes in the form of home remedies for common ailments or in the form of beauty treatments to improve skin texture or remove scars. This connect with the roots of the traditional practice has ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min readFranchising is the ideal model for anyone who is thinking of starting their own venture but is unsure about the direction to take. With strong brand and support network, the franchisors of high-end brands offer best learning for those who want to start their own venture while working as a regular employee with big MNCs ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min readRecently, I read an article on LinkedIn on the above subject and since I have spent many years and passion in this industry, doing well…here are my two bits.Firstly, I was astonished at how much that article can be applied in the Indian context, even though the author was based out of UK and he ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min readHow Much Cost to Open a Gym in India The growing rage of fitness among millennials has encouraged many enthusiasts to turn their passion into business possession. Government statistics indicate strong business growth opportunities for starting your own gym business in India, even though the industry is flooded with multiple home grown and global franchise ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min readYou only get one chance to establish that first impression which may count for years or long. Trade fairs are one-stop-shops for many, which means, adequate business opportunity for all. However, turning a stall into a lasting business opportunity is not as tough as it seems. Just that one needs to play the right card ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min readWith the onset of Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan celebrations, all the biggies of beauty and wellness industry are gearing up to bag maximum profit. In India, celebrations are not limited to gulping sweets and eating out, but it’s also about organising family get-togethers and distributing gifts.Surprisingly, both the festivals are falling around weekend this ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min readNo foundation is complete without worshipping Goddess Laxmi, when it comes to starting a new venture in India. As Goddess Laxmi is known as Goddess of prosperity in a country of faith and superstition, hitting the right chord, Director Pradeep Sarkar has come up with a new short film “Don’t Let Her Go” to promote ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min readThe Indian wellness market, pegged at over Rs 800 billion, is said to be growing by 20 to 30 per cent each year. Wellness and beauty brands have now started stretching out to Tier II and III cities as well. Changes in lifestyle and consumers becoming more health conscious are primary factors that have added ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min readThe Goods and Services Tax (GST) is sending flutters across the wellness and beauty industry. While the bill has been passed in the Rajya Sabha, its implementation will still be a couple of years or less. The way the industry works will totally transform once GST is implemented. From multiple indirect taxes, business runners will ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min readA promising move to simplify and streamline India’s tax structure, undoubtedly, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill has brought big smiles to the Indian startups. This, even though suspense remains on the rate at which GST will be levied.On one hand, it’s difficult to quantify the impact on diverse sectors until the government announces ...