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Skilled professionals in making

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Recognising the need for quality-conscious training organisations for soft skills, behavioral skills and Workplace Learning & Development (WL&D) solutions, Athiya was launched. Chitralekha Narayan, Head, Operations Team and Director, Athiya Organisational Competencies (P) Ltd share the success and aspirations of the company from franchising. Abha Garyali (AG): Share with us the conception and growth of Athiya. What can you say ...

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Quick profits with QSR biz

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

In last seven years Kaati Zone has grown remarkably and has occupied a significant place among Indian QSR brands via franchising. In an interview Kiran Nadkarni, CEO, Kaati Zone shares the brands success and expansion plans.Neha Gohil (NG): How has been the Kaati Zone’s journey so far?Kiran Nadkarni (KN): Kaati Zone’s journey so far has been ...

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Imparting 3D education via franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Aiming to set up Resource Centres all over India is Geo Information and Modeling Solution (GIMS). The company has also initiated to introduce 3D education in schools through Learning Resource Centre. In a conversation with Guruprasad TN, CEO, GIMS shares the expansion plans.Neha Gohil (NG): How did you conceptualise this business idea? What are the major growth ...

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Raising benefits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Aiming to provide best shopping experience to expecting mothers as well as kids through online and retail stores via franchise model is Firstcry.com. In an interview with Supam Maheshwari, the co-founder of FirstCry.com, he shares the brand’s expansion and future aspirations.Abha Garyali (AG): Share with us the inception, growth and success of Firstcry.com? What inspired you to start this ...

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Creating the â€˜BUZZâ€™

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

What began in 2001 as the maiden venture to change the party scene in Delhi has now evolved as one of the best party places in the capital. The brainchild of Vyoum Ghai, and Gagan Kapur, Directors, Buzz have brought the brand on another level since its inception. Here’s how it all began Creating the ...

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Take a trip to franchise success

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Beginning its journey in the US travel market, MakeMyTrip has emerged as a preferred choice of millions of travelers across the world. In an interaction, Anand Kandadai, Sr VP, Sales & Distribution, MakeMyTrip shares expansion plans of the brand. Namita Bhagat (NB): Tell us about the origin and concept of MakeMyTrip (MMT). Anand Kandadai ...

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Online learning routing profits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Passion to deliver high quality education and comprehending the gap of privatisation in education industry has lead to the emergence of Edukart.com. In an interview Ishan Gupta, Co-founder and CEO, Edukart.com shares the inception of the brand. Neha Gohil (NG): Share with us your entrepreneurial journey. Briefly describe Edukart? Ishan Gupta (IG): The journey so far has been great. It ...

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Profits On Fast Track

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

US based revolutionary concept FasTracKids is set to leverage the vast early education market in India. In an interaction, Nancy M Faunce, President & CEO, FasTracKids International, Ltd shares brand’s further growth plans. Namita Bhagat (NB): Brief us on the concept of FasTracKids? Nancy M Faunce (NMF): FasTracKids is a unique learning experience for children ...

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Social retailing profitably

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

A social brand, Mother Earth offers consumers the best of the Indian natural hand crafted products while simultaneously providing livelihoods to the rural artisans and labourers of India. Piyush Deogirikar, Chief Operating Officer, Mother Earth share the brand’s philosophy and ideasNeha Gohil (NG): Share with us the foundation, expansion and success of Mother Earth? When ...

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Growing up with â€˜ToonZâ€™

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

From being a small segment targeted by a few companies, the retailing business of children’s products has turned into a big industry. Rajni Kaur, Director, Franchise Operations, ToonZ Retail India Pvt. Ltd shares the growth of the sector as well as her aspirations from the brand.Abha Garyali (AG): What do you think of the child ...

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