Articles

BIBA Launches 35th Flagship Store with New Retail Identity in Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

Opportunity India Desk Aug 31, 2021 - 3 min read

Women’s ethnic wear brand BIBA launched its flagship store at the Ambience Mall in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, resuming its offline expansion, along with few others who continued their growth momentum during the global health crisis and economic slowdown. This is the brand’s 35th flagship store in the country and 34th in Delhi NCR. While the ...

Share
Indiagold To Raise $12 Mn Funding Co-led By PayU And Alpha Wave Incubation fund

Opportunity India Desk Aug 31, 2021 - 3 min read

Indiagold--a gold-focused digital alternative credit platform--announced on Friday that it has agreed to raise $12 million in funding. PayU, the payments, and fintech business of Prosus, and Alpha Wave Incubation (AWI) fund, which is backed by DisruptAD and managed by Falcon Edge Capital, will lead the investment round with participation from Better Tomorrow Ventures, 3one4 ...

Share
Elevar Raises INR 19 Cr In Series A Round Co-led By Kalaari Capital And Dream Capital

Opportunity India Desk Aug 31, 2021 - 3 min read

Sportswear direct-to-consumer (D2C) Brand Elevar on Monday announced that it has raised INR 19 crore in Series A round of funding led by venture capital firm Kalaari Capital with participation from Dream Capital (DreamCap), the Corporate Venture Capital and M&A arm of Dream Sports. The company will utilize the funds towards expanding its product portfolio, ...

Share
7 Money Making Business Ideas by Working from Home

Opportunity India Desk Aug 31, 2021 - 6 min read

People think money-making is something people can do by following a tip. Unfortunately, it is not that easy. Online money making is something in which you need to be practical. There are a lot of people who do that and are good at it. Online businesses are not for earning a pile of cash and ...

Share
Why Children’s food supplement is another fast-growing industry in India

Opportunity India Desk Aug 31, 2021 - 4 min read

Child supplements are being demanded at an increasing pace in India. The government sets up manufacturing and awareness campaigns to promote health and wellness for parents looking for ways to boost their children’s physical growth. Demand has been growing both from individuals and institutions looking to enhance their children’s overall health. Child supplements come in ...

Share
How Digital Payments are Playing a Crucial Role in Indian Retail's Pandemic Recovery

Opportunity India Desk Aug 31, 2021 - 4 min read

Indian retail is witnessing a new wave of technological transformation. The way customers shop and make retail decisions has changed dramatically owing to the pandemic. From fostering virtual connections to relying on apps, customers now firmly recognize interactions through a digital-first lens, with higher expectations towards personalization. In a world of e-commerce and limitless choice, retailers must ...

Share
Fintech Startup Karbon Card Raises Capital from Y Combinator

Opportunity India Desk Aug 30, 2021 - 3 min read

Fintech startup KarbonCard has raised an undisclosed amount in growth capital from accelerator Y Combinator (YC), the startup said in a press release on Monday. The company will use the funds to step up its product development, hiring plans, and operations. "We figured that it was challenging for the early-stage startups to avail corporate cards from the banks ...

Share
Extracurricular Learning Platform Spark Studio Gets Funding From Y Combinator

Opportunity India Desk Aug 30, 2021 - 3 min read

Bengaluru-based extracurricular edtech startup Spark Studio announced on Monday to have secured an investment from San Francisco-based Y Combinator. With Y Combinator’s investment, Spark Studio will invest in building an engaging platform with superlative content and curriculum. “Y Combinator’s belief in the Indian extracurricular learning space is a validation of our model. Learning has shifted ...

Share
Burger King India may get controlling stake in BK Indonesia

Opportunity India Desk Aug 30, 2021 - 2 min read

Burger King India is in talks to acquire controlling stake in PT Sari Burger Indonesia that operates Burger King chain of restaurants in Indonesia. According to the burger chain PT Sari Burger Indonesia (BK Indonesia) can be a good fit given the company's experience in managing and operating the Burger King ...

Share
Amway Partners with Sri Sri Tattva to Expand Portfolio of Ayurvedic Products

Opportunity India Desk Aug 30, 2021 - 1 min read

Amway has partnered with Sri Sri Tattva to expand its portfolio of Ayurvedic products. Amway is all set to provide innovative formats that will help consumers live the Ayurveda way of life, according to the official statement released by the company. “Sri Sri Tattva and Amway are coming together into a strategic partnership to deliver ...

Share