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How Fitness First remains among the top 5 in India with its clearly defined philosophy

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 12 min read

Even as the fitness industry of India is unorganised, it is growing at a CAGR of 16-18 per cent YOY. Leaders in the industry say that a more professional approach is needed to make this market organised and the transformation has already begun.In an interview with Wellness India, Vikram Aditya Bhatia, Managing Director, Fitness First, ...

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How policy reforms can improve education quality: Industry leaders speak

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

India holds an important place in the global education industry. The country has more than 1.4 million schools with over 227 million students enrolled and more than 36,000 higher education institutes. India has the third largest higher education systems in the world. However, there is still a lot of potential for further development in the ...

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How to overcome challenges while starting your education venture

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

India holds an important place in the global education industry. The country has more than 1.4 million schools with over 227 million students enrolled and more than 36,000 higher education institutes. India has one of the largest higher education systems in the world. However, there is still a lot of potential for further development in ...

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How EdTech is revolutionising India's Education Sector

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

As with most sectors, technology has pervaded the education space, thus, challenging traditional structures and service delivery pipelines that had begun to edge on the cosy and comfortable, hence, stifling the possibility of spurring innovation without a substantial overhaul of the existing mindset. I have looked at this space in terms of a gradual progression ...

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Ayurvita: Aiming to make the best of growing demand for Ayurveda

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

According to an EXIM Bank Report, if the Ayurveda industry continues to grow this rapidly in India, it will be a Rs 7,000 crore market by 2020. With the demand for Ayurvedic products and treatments take a hike in the past few years, Ayurveda brands are finding it difficult to meet the supplies. However, at ...

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Jet starting a worldwide expansion through franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

For a business whose network is well-established in its home market, the lure of international franchising can often be irresistible. The dream is often made more attractive when individuals or businesses from foreign countries approach that franchisor with the question “Can I do what you do in my country?”Assuming they have taken a conscious decision ...

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Global Brands – Testing Indian Soil

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

India has always been an aspirational market for brands from all over the world. And now after FDI being allowed for single brand in retail has opened the floodgates for these brands to enter India. Franchise India 2016 witnessed the enthusiasm and energy at the International pavilion and also at the conference hall which showcased ...

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Sales of N99 anti-pollution masks, air purifiers see huge spike as smog clouds North India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Post Diwali, Delhi and other North Indian states have witnessed a thick smog blanket. The air quality has dipped and the pollution levels are highest in 17 years. PM 2.5, a standard measure of air quality, is 13 times higher than the safe limit and the reasons are beyond just Diwali crackers, going to the ...

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Universal Business School: Set up by leaders of multi-billion dollar firms and endorsed by 60 CEOs

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

The Indian B-School sector is one dominated by the Indian Institutes of Management. The list of the top 10 B-Schools hardly ever sees newer names away from the regular ones that have been there for years. How do other B-schools who offer quality as well as leadership at par with these top 10 B-schools survive ...

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From Ayurveda to Beauty, innovation is the buzz word in the industry

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

The Indian market has moved on from the times when beauty services were all about waxing and threading, wellness and fitness was all about treadmills, and healthcare was all about visiting hospitals. Thanks to both creative and technological breakthroughs being achieved in the recent times, the Indian market has become a Pandora box of innovations.From ...

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