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Wellness contributes 30% in our annual turnover of Rs500 cr: UrbanClap founder

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 10 min read

UrbanClap Technologies Pvt Ltd, one of the most funded local services marketplaces of India, was founded in October 2014 by Varun Khaitan, Abhiraj Bhal and Raghav Chandra. The startup connects service professionals like plumbers, wedding photographers, yoga teachers, make-up artists, interior designers and even fitness trainers to the consumers.Currently, aiming high to expand its supply ...

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Next we’re eyeing Kerala market to offer Acnestar by 2016: Mankind Pharma Director

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

With a strong turnover of Rs. 4,000 crore in the 2015-16 fiscal, Mankind Pharma has managed to hold an strong market position so far. The brand aims to bring more products to the wellness category in the years to come. But, tight lipped over this year’s expected turnover.“For now, it’s too early to make any ...

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Opening a spa? Here are 5 essential tips to select right product for your venture

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

When opening a spa or salon, it is very essential to choose right product, from a brand, known for offering quality products for professional usage. Mostly, spa owners get confused among the number of options available in the market. Thereby, here are some impactful tips from wellness industry expert to help you select write product.USP ...

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How these fitness apps are liable of clearing crowd from gyms

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Insightful digital outreach assures an innovative and sustained user engagement in Digital fitness space. Growing demand for fit and toned body has encouraged fitness industry in India as a whole.Be it a young kid or elderly people, fitness has become an essential routine to keep body mind and soul active. This has shifted focus of ...

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“We are looking for expansion in Metros & Mini Metros ”- Nina Lekhi

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Please tell us about your franchising model?Currently, Baggit is retailing through all channels, mainly large format stores, online stores, MBO’s, EBO’s (Both franchised and company run) and also through exports. Baggit is currently operating through 47 stores out of which 50 per cent are franchised. We are open for both COFO and FOFO model. Since ...

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Trends to look out for in the wellness industry

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Wellness industry, earlier which was not looked at or remained untouched for several years, today is shaping better and is becoming a need for every individual. The concept of rigid beauty and wellness etiquette is no more a part of our culture. The industry is expanding with several wellness centers sprouting across cities catering to ...

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Institutionalising wellness program as part of the curriculum

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Life Style Active/Wellness ProgramThe most comprehensive approach to fitness education involves the use of concept-based fitness and wellness education. The focus of this concept-based model is on the students’ knowledge and understanding of physical activity, physical fitness, and wellness. The students are involved in physical activity experiences that emphasise both, how and why physical ...

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Women’s Day is to stand up for oneself and respect one’s decision: Samantha Kochhar

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

In India, beauty in aromatherapy is tantamount with Dr. Blossom Kochhar who is the Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of companies. Her daughter Samantha is not just the MD of the company, but is also the real force behind Dr Kochhar’s incessant energy. While Samantha enjoys painting, Dr Kochhar is an ardent kathak learner. Dr ...

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Students with work ex prefer doing MBA for better prospects

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

The average work experience of MBA is going from zero to 4 years. The student mix is changing. Students have now started working post MBA, and have now started to explore the MBA programs as experienced professionals. How will the DIRECT TO IIM FROM IIT model survive or look like in 10 years from nowWhile ...

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Men spending significantly more on wellness treatments

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Indian consumers are used to directly walking to the salons without any pre-booking. However, this trend is changing of late. New age salons and spas in the country now operate largely on pre-booked appointments. This is helping wellness businesses improve overall capacity utilisation, manage demand spikes better and consistently achieve their daily revenue targets. The ...

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