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European brand Jymka aims at spreading its family fitness concept across India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

India’s fitness market consists largely of gyms that focus on adult fitness. People between the age of 15 and 50 are largely seen to be wooed by fitness brands. However, Jymka, a European award-winning brand, saw the need for a family fitness gym in India and entered the market in 2002. Riding with Bollywood actress ...

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Salons give thumbs up to Modi’s Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency demonetisation

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

In a massive move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetising of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes. These notes cease to be illegal currency starting today, November 9, 2016. The new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 currency notes will only be available from November 10, the banks will remain shut today, November 9, ...

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Build your brand before you start franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Brand building is a very important stage that comes before starting the franchise operations. Franchising is a process of replicating the brand name and experience across different geographical locations. It is a system where the brand owner used the money, knowledge and acumen of a local entrepreneur to expand his brand presence. Even the franchise ...

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Zorba: A 24-year-old CEO and 25 forms of Yoga

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

The multi-billion dollar Yoga market of the world is dominated by America. Even as Yoga originates from India, the country has a minor share in the world Yoga market. What’s needed is to broaden Yoga in India to changes and to modernisation. 24-year-old Sarvesh Shashi has taken up the task and is trying to make ...

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Why higher education institutions must invest in image consultants

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

“People will always judge you, no matter how you look, how you dress, how you talk, how you treat, how you work and so on…”In order to be successful in life, it is very important to create a powerful first impression. This first impression can help people land a job, get a promotion ...

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Global leader BodyPower looks at 80-100 gyms in India by 2020

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Inspiring Indians about the fitness and wellness aspect while aiming to significantly increase its fitness retail presence in the Indian market, BodyPower, a global fitness leader from the UK, is planning to launching around 80-100 gyms through franchising with increasing the count of its ambassadors to around 2000 across the country.Revealing their strategies, Nick Orton, ...

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How international collaborations are transforming Indian education

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Global outlook of Indian education is certainly a game changer in this age of faster growth and economic opportunity. International collaboration by Indian Institutions is prominent in higher education, which has remarkably transformed the higher education ecosystem. With premier institutions working on a student-centric learning development model, it becomes imperative to have a holistic and ...

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How industry-academia partnerships can lead to innovation and research

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Collaboration between industry and academia supports improvement and innovation in the industry and helps to ensure industrial relevance in academic research. To address challenges related to competitiveness, organisations often look beyond industry partners to academic collaborators for innovation. However, successful collaboration doesn’t just happen, it must be carefully planned and nurtured. It’s, therefore, important to ...

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How cricketers' favourite Advanced Hair Studio is 'changing' India’s hair restoration market

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Hair restoration is an industry worth over Rs 650 crore in India. However, unorganised players make a big share of this market. International brands such as Advanced Hair Studio have been existing in the Indian market for the past few years and are growing their footprint with an aim to organise this industry.AHS is a ...

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How Pune’s Education Infrastructure Influences its Property Market

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Jawaharlal Nehru named Pune the Oxford of the East, and this title is more than well-deserved on account of the many schools, colleges and management institutes that the city boasts of. Each year, Pune attracts tens of thousands of students not only from India but all over the world.A lesser-known fact is that Pune's real ...

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