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How Naturell India CEO began with farming and is now building 'India's protein brand'

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 9 min read

The health and wellness foods market of India is worth Rs 33,000 crore and is growing at over 8 per cent per year. It is also a market that welcomes new players with open arms as it continues to grow. While FMCG brands are bringing new products each day in this segment, there are players ...

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We will extend our brand presence in Bangladesh & UAE by 2017: Sami Labs founder

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Crafted from years of meticulous research, Johara is a scientifically driven cosmetics brand of Sami Direct, a subsidiary of the award winning ingredients innovator Sami Group. The result can only be beauty that is pure and real.For the past 26 years, the Sami Group has succeeded globally as a manufacturer, supplier and marketer of herbal ...

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What IIM Indore does to remain a pioneer among B-schools in India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 12 min read

When it comes to Management education, the one brand that immediately gets attention is the Indian Institute of Management. The IIMs have managed to dominate the list of India’s top 10 institutes for years and look to continue the run. From grand infrastructure, to excellent faculty and brilliant placements, the IIMs are the most preferred ...

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How new player SamiDirect’s Johara Anti Cellulite cream may lift market competition

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

The new age eating habits and lack of exercise contributes significantly to fat accumulation and loosening of skin, causing physical and mental stress to women. Indian consumers increasingly believe that Ayurveda and its philosophy of trusting nature and natural ingredients to deliver health, wellness and beauty.These consumers pay attention to labels and lean towards products ...

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How to slash fake franchise in the world of gyms and fitness business

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Among all the influences, which India has adopted from the west, getting back in shape is one factor which not just improved the lifestyle of Indians, but also gave them a new baby to pamper in the business world.Lately, the growing rage of fitness has encouraged mushrooming of global as well as local brands in ...

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Brand Kalyan is synonymous with trust: TS Kalyanaraman

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

The fine jewellery segment has seen a major changeover, thanks to some visionaries who knew how to take care of the sensitive Indian consumer for whom gold is auspicious. But, they do not have the courage to take the leap of faith with anyone other than the family jeweler due to sheer lack of knowledge. ...

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This new salon makes modish design and exclusive trio service its USP

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Keeping customer satisfaction as the prime focus, owners of Substance salon and studio, Karan Sehgal and Akash Bhasin, forayed into the salon industry after getting influenced with the annual convention of Indian Salon & Wellness Congress 2016 in Gurgaon.About the foundersBacked with a strong professional background of a private banker with handful experience in real ...

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Trainings, Certifications, e-learning: Paving way for new collaborations

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

The Indian education sector is growing at a rapid rate. The fast emergence of EdTech and the inflow of FDI are further boosting its growth. India’s e-learning sector is pegged at US$ 2-3 billion, and is expected to touch US$ 40 billion by 2017, according to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation. The FDI inflow into ...

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'What besides work keeps Mahindra's Tarun Nagar going'

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

A cyclist, a drummer, a complete family man and the leading face of the fastest emerging used car retail brand in India, Tarun Nagar is everything that best describes an alpha male.In a quick chat with Utpala Ghosh, Tarun Nagar, Vice President - Retail Business at Mahindra First Choice Wheels Limited speaks about being a ...

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Kitchenware growing via franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

The Kitchenware market in India is estimated to be about Rs $320 – $360 million, out of which kitchen accessories market is just 18 per cent. The market is highly unorganised with organised players accounting for only 35 - 40 per cent of the market share.The modular kitchen is expected to witness a significant growth ...

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