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These Indian Cities are Driving Massive Growth in Franchised Businesses

Opportunity India Desk Nov 20, 2019 - 9 min read

India has started emanating confidence among franchise investors. The overall scenario is that there is an ever-rising consumption, preference for branded products, and high inclination to spend on international brands that are driving massive growth in demand for franchised businesses in India. Here are the top 10 cities with large franchise potential: Delhi-NCR Delhi-NCR ...

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Kia Motors aims 300 touchpoints in India by end of this fiscal year

Opportunity India Desk Nov 19, 2019 - 1 min read

Kia Motors is looking at expanding its sales network to more than 300 touchpoints in India by the end of the current financial year. South Korean auto major aims to bolster presence in areas where it is not that well represented presently. The company is targeting to add new sales outlets in smaller cities and ...

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Le Méridien makes its debut in Hyderabad

Opportunity India Desk Nov 19, 2019 - 1 min read

Marriott International has launched Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts in Hyderabad. The new hotel is situated at Gachibowli, a leading corporate hub and home to global tech giants. Neeraj Govil, Senior Vice President (South Asia), Marriott International, said, “The entry of this legendary brand will provide an even greater diversity of hotel choice for Hyderabad’s ...

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Hyatt ventures into Himachal Pradesh with Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort

Opportunity India Desk Nov 19, 2019 - 1 min read

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has forayed into Himachal Pradesh by opening Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort. With this, the company has launched its first mountain resort property in India. The new launch joins 11 other Hyatt Regency properties in India. Managed by Shanti Hospitality Management Services, Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort is spread across 6.5 acres of the area. ...

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Oxygen Bar Franchises are cashing in: Turning Delhi’s Pollution to Advantage

Opportunity India Desk Nov 19, 2019 - 4 min read

The seriously falling air quality in Delhi-NCR is making pure air a luxury. And this luxury is being served in a 15-20 min session for a sum of Rs 299-499 in oxygen bars. The hazy environment of Delhi-NCR regions is creating opportunities for these oxygen bars and they are all up for turning Delhi’s pollution ...

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India's Top 10 States in Franchising

Opportunity India Desk Nov 19, 2019 - 7 min read

When it comes to franchise employment and output growth for the year 2019, the two regions that have maintained their lead are those in the south and west. The top 10 states or union territories with the highest franchising activities are Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh ...

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Sectoral Outlook: New Sectors that are now emerging on the Forefront of Franchising

Opportunity India Desk Nov 19, 2019 - 10 min read

The recent demographic transformation in India has led to a consumption boom, meaning that there is now an identifiable section of the population with high disposable incomes, evolving lifestyles and an appetite for western goods. In this scenario, sectors like retail, food service and health and wellness contribute almost 60% to the overall franchising industry ...

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IHCL's Taj unveils a new hotel in Tirupati

Opportunity India Desk Nov 18, 2019 - 1 min read

Taj, the Indian Hotels Company’s iconic brand, has opened a new hotel in Tirupati. Taj Tirupati is inspired by the Dravidian style of architecture. It has 106 spacious rooms and suites carrying the inspiration further in silk wallpaper and local motifs in the floor carpets. Besides this, the hotel offers meeting rooms and banqueting venues flanked by ...

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Onelife Nutriscience eyes geographical expansion with plans for online & offline growth

Opportunity India Desk Nov 18, 2019 - 1 min read

Onelife Nutriscience Pvt Ltd, which owns the consumer healthcare brand “Onelife – Live it right”, is planning to expand its presence geographically. It further eyes for online and offline expansion, marketing and team building. The expansion comes after the company has raised Pre-Series funding of Rs 50 million from a group of HNIs from the ...

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With latest investment, Multibhashi aims to add more languages to its learning platform

Opportunity India Desk Nov 18, 2019 - 1 min read

Language learning platform Multibhashi has received fresh capital from RareJob of Japan, which conducts online English tutorials. This is RareJob’s first Indian investment. Anuradha Agarwal, Founder of Multibhashi, said, “The proceeds would mainly be used in expanding the team, improving the technology, enhancing the product with new features and acquiring new users. The company aims to ...

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