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Hyderabad-based beauty and wellness app, Zapluk raises angel funding from Ex-Apple MD

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Hyderabad-based beauty and wellness app, Zapluk has raised an undisclosed amount of angel funding from former MD of Apple India and others. The start-up has plans to utilise the funds to scale its operations, marketing and strengthening its back-end team. Co-Founded by Manan Maheshwari, Mahesh Teja Gogineni and Chakradhar Dandu, Zapluk is an on-demand ...

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Tips to keep in mind before bringing and establishing an international brand to India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Introducing a globally renowned brand to Indian marker is no kids play. The entire process requires a lot of fresh brand building and promotional activity to educate and lure local consumers. Due diligence in defining your strategy ahead of time, while setting realistic goals and gaining a solid understanding of your ...

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Appetite for organic food grows and found its presence in Indian supermarkets

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

With growing awareness and health conscious Indian consumers, appetite for organic food has grown and found its presence in supermarkets. Though, available on high price, its demand and sale has seen a sharp rise says supermarkets and food associations. Some experts believe that better product availability and a powerful organic marketing campaign, set up ...

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‘On-demand’ beauty services start-up Vanitee raises another US$2mil+

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Funds to be used for expansion into Malaysia by Q1 2016, boost manpower Matches users to beauty services, allows beauty professionals to set up online presence This follows an earlier $2million injection by South-East Asian beauty distributor Luxasia and angel investor Robert Yap, who runs logistics company YCH, it said in a statement. Vanitee ...

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Ace hairstylist Jawed Habib announces launch of Hair Studio in Delhi, open to sub franchise

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Ace hairstylist Jawed Habib, whose much recognized Jawed Habib group with a turnover of Rs 20 Crores and 25-30 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth has created a big sensation in hair industry, has launched its new brand - Hair Studio in Delhi. The Hair studio will exclusively caters ...

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Canadian cosmetics brand Faces launches Ultime Pro Eyestyle Liner

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Step out in style with intense eyes as FACES Cosmetics now launches Ultime Pro Eyestyle Liner that brings out the depth in your eyes. This blackest black, silky finish pen-style liner will create playful eye looks in a jiffy. Charm everyone around you as Ultime Pro Eyestyle liner promises to become your favourite eyeliner ...

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TiE Hyderabad pitches wellness start-ups for TISC finals

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Innovations in health care and wellness were selected to represent The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Hyderabad chapter for the national finals of TiE International start up competition (TISC) at Delhi in February. Speedy diagnostic kit for prescribing the right antibiotics developed at BITS Hyderabad called RightBiotic won the competition in student track while Feel Good ...

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Modernised Product bars in wellness retail pulling consumers towards high-end stores & salons

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

As big brands and beauty companies seek to drive volume growth and seize market share, Innovation is a key decision point to fetch - Product, Packaging and Promotion. Businesses need to renew their offerings and business models constantly — and get innovation to protect existing markets and develop new ones.

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We are raising Series B round to the tunes of $15 million: Purplle.com CEO

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Leading beauty destination Purplle.com is set to raise the Series B round of funding for over Rs99 Crore from an undisclosed investor. In an exclusive conversation with WI Bureau, Manish Taneja, Co-Founder and CEO, Purplle.com unveiled the news. “We are raising our Series B round to the tunes of $15 million,” informed ...

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Growth prospect of tooth reshaping & dental contouring in Indian market

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Do you have a minor defect or spot in your pearl white teeth? Would you like to get rid off it? Then ‘Dental Contouring’ is the solution for it. Sometimes little defects in teeth can also attract fair amount of attention. Also termed as tooth reshaping, Dental Contouring is a ...

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