Ayurveda

?Patanjali Ayurved to expand its market network to 5 lakh retail outlets

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Patanjali Ayurved has planned to expand its market network to 5 lakh retail outlets across the country and the work towards it is underway, as per Acharya Balkrishna, a close aide and major stake holder of Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved.Balkrishna entered into an agreement with the AP government to invest Rs 1,000 crore to develop ...

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Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori look out for partners for their startup

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Former Flipkart executives Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori are focusing on a string of pearls strategy of acquisitions and partnerships for their startup, CureFit, to become a platform for all healthcare services.CureFit has acquired a majority stake in Tribe Fitness Club for an undisclosed amount. Like Cult, the Bengaluru-based company's first acquisition, Tribe Fitness is ...

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?Patanjali seeks more lands from Assam government

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev led firm, Patanjali is seeking more land from the BJP led Assam government. The Haridwar-based firm has already been given 150 acres for an Herbal and Mega Food Park in Balipara in Assam.Ramdev had discussion with Assam Industry minister, Chandra Mohan Patwary, and sought another 33 acres of land in Balipara ...

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?Dabur brings home Sri Lankan ayurvedic beauty brand

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

NewU, a beauty retail venture by homegrown FMCG major Dabur, is bringing Sri Lankan ayurvedic beauty brand Spice Island to India to strengthen its portfolio.Spice Island, which will be retailed exclusively at NewU outlets, will have a range of premium skin care, bath and body care, and hair care products. Vijay Shanker, Chief Operating Officer, ...

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?Dabur does not see strong growth in the next few months

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Trying to shake off the effect of demonetisation and remaining cautious on the "GST overhang", FMCG major Dabur does not see strong growth tailwinds in the next few months, saying it will take longer for the trade to re-balance.Sunil Duggal, CEO, Dabur India, said, "One thing is for sure, we are not going to see ...

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Patanjali Ayurved lays foundation stone for its food & Herbal Park in YEIDA area

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

The foundation stone for Patanjali Ayurved Ltd's food & Herbal Park, spread on a 455-acre land in Sectors 22E and 24A in YEIDA area, was laid on 14th February, 2017.Acharya Balkrishna, CMD of Patanjali Ayurved, performed 'yagna' and 'bhoomi puja' on the land earmarked for the upcoming project. Arunvir Singh, CEO, YEIDA and NP Singh, ...

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BSF Wives Welfare Association inks MoU with Patanjali Ayurved Limited

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

After yoga skills, BSF troops will use products prepared by Baba Ramdev-promoted 'Patanjali' FMCG brand as the border guarding force is set to open over a dozen such stores in its campuses across the country.The first such 'shop' was inaugurated at a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in the national capital.The BSF Wives Welfare Association ...

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Dabur announces the expansion of its Réal Wellnezz brand

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

India's one of the leading packaged fruit juice companies, Dabur India Ltd has announced the expansion of its Réal Wellnezz range with the introduction of new Réal Wellnezz Amla Plus Juice.The Réal Wellnezz Amla plus Juice, containing primarily Amla pulp mixed with Apple juice, is a powerhouse of nutrients and is a healthy beverage option ...

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AP government allots 172 acres of land for Patanjali's food park

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

The Andhra Pradesh government has allotted 172 acres of land to Yaga guru Baba Ramdev-promoted Patanjali Ayurved Limited for setting up a mega food park in the north coastal district of Vizianagaram.The land allotment orders comes in less than two months after the company has formally submitted an application in connection with the proposed facility. ...

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Homegrown ayurvedic companies undergo herbal makeover

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Ayurveda is experiencing a chic makeover. While Baba Ramdev made Indians rediscover their love for the 4,500-year-old system of medicine, homegrown companies such as Dabur and Hamdard are going a step further by tweaking herbal remedies for young consumers.From kadha (Ayurvedic cough and cold remedy) in teastick and sachet formats and Dabur Red gel toothpastes ...

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