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‘e’ Power is making Healthcare in India seamless for consumers

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Gone are the days when consumers used to wait for hours in a hospital corridor to see a good doctor. Technology has enabled consumers to connect with numerous doctors at a single click of the button on their computers, that too, in the comfort of their homes. “The tendency to consult chemists rather than ...

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Pester power kindles kid’s wellness licensing in Indian market

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Kids mean big business opportunity to marketers. About 40 crore kids under the age group of 10-12 are the most conspicuous consumers’ lot, lapping up not only in the apparel, toys, eatables, gadgets, accessories and shoes market, but also counseling their parents on big-ticket purchases. Pegged at Rs.380 crore in 2012, the baby toiletries market ...

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Organic Harvest launches earthbound exfoliating scrub to pep up facial skin

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

No matter how hard you try to protect skin from pollution, one cannot escape the formation of layers of dead skin cells over the skin. Thus, next time, if you look into the mirror and spot your skin turn dull and flaky, it may be an alarm to seek for some exfoliation, to get rid ...

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Fitness equipment retailer ACME brings home globally renowned Zero Runner

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

ACME Fitness, one of the leading players in Indian fitness space to bring world class fitness systems from across the globe, has introduced an exclusive Zero Runner training solution, which has been creating rave reviews in USA. The Zero Runner equipment is manufactured by Octane, the world leader in Elliptical equipment segment. Delivering the powerful ...

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Vanesa care signs licensing deal with Cartoon network; launched Denver Superman Deo

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Cartoon Network Enterprises and Vanesa Care have signed an undisclosed amount of licensing deal recently. With the new partnership, Vanesa Care has also launched its first ever ‘DENVER Superman’ Deodorants in India, yet to be seen on personal care product’s shelf in retail outlets. Enwrapped with aromatic woody fragrance, Denver Superman deo aims to capture ...

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Meena Ganesh led Portea Medical bags $37.5 mn from Accel & others to fuel expansion

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Soon after joining hands with Cumbala Hill Hospital to offer post surgery care to cardiac patients, one of the leading home healthcare company, Portea Medical has today announced raising $37.5 million (about Rs 247 crore) in Series B round of funding. The company had previously received $9 million in Series A funding from ...

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Showcasing a perfect blend of class and quality: Dr. Jamuna Pai’s Blush Clinic

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Established in 1994 by leading aesthetician Dr Jamuna Pai in Mumbai, Blush Clinic is known for offering international standard of skin and beauty treatments. Its designed conceptualisation was done by Sachin Gupta, Founder, Beyond Designs, New Delhi. Overall, Blush Clinic has outlets across India, which includes three in Mumbai and one each in Pune and ...

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Bengaluru-based Practo acquires Insta Health Solutions for Rs76 cr

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Known as Asia’s leading healthcare platform, Practo has announced acquired Insta Health Solutions, a leading cloud-based hospital information management solution (HIMS) for Rs 76 crore (US$ 12mn). The recent acquisition is expected to strengthen Practo’s offering to hospitals and will bring onboard HIMS expertise across 15 countries. “This is the third of several acquisitions we’ve ...

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Bollywood’ fitness freak Tiger Shroff is the new face of Hrithik’s lifestyle brand HRX

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

India’s fastest growing celebrity brand HRX, owned by Bollywood hearthrob Hrithik Roshan and Exceed Entertainment, has recently announced newbie Tiger Shroff as its first brand ambassador. HRX is a fitness and lifestyle brand based on the ideology of its superstar owner Roshan, who aims to empower and inspire people to become the best version ...

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Delhi-based start-up FitMeIn bags $100k in seed funding from GHV Accelerator

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Owned and operated by Pasta Lifestyle Solutions Pvt Ltd, FitMeIn in the fifth start-up funded by Gurgaon-based Green House Ventures (GHV) Accelerator. As part of the acceleration program, FitMeIn will get seed funding of upto $100,000 from GHV. Commenting on the matter, Vikram Upadhyaya, Chief Mentor, GHV Accelerator, said, “With all kinds of lifestyle ...

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