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Healthtech startup Agatsa eyes to expand global outreach with new funding

Opportunity India Desk Sep 26, 2019 - 2 min read

Agatsa, the health solutions provider, has raised $1 million funding. The funds have been raised from Indian Angel Network (IAN) and the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The company will utilize the fresh funds to expand its global outreach along with scaling up its operations and marketing. Agatsa ...

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Cancer care aggregator Onco aims to become one-stop-shop for cancer-related needs

Opportunity India Desk Sep 26, 2019 - 2 min read

Onco, the cancer care aggregator, has secured $7 million in Series A funding round led by Accel Partners, Chiratae Ventures, and Dream Incubator. The fresh capital will be used by the company to boost its customer base and expand operations globally. Onco eyes to become a one-stop-shop for all cancer-related needs of patients and caregivers. Rashie ...

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Why a Beauty Parlor Franchise is a Low-Cost Investment

Opportunity India Desk Sep 26, 2019 - 3 min read

Whether it is a corporate meeting or a wedding of an acquaintance, we do not miss any chance of visiting a beauty parlor to groom ourselves and look perfect for the occasion. When the signs of aging, stress, and anxiety start showing up on our face, we often try to get over it with some ...

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These are the Hottest Veg-Food Franchises You Should Invest In

Opportunity India Desk Sep 26, 2019 - 3 min read

Vegetarian food is now much in demand, including products that attract the health-conscious. Here are some choices for those looking for a franchise opportunity in this sector. A recent survey has revealed that India has the lowest rate of meat consumption in the world and has more vegetarians than the rest of the world put ...

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Volkswagen to bring down its Indian dealer-partners number to 50

Opportunity India Desk Sep 25, 2019 - 1 min read

Volkswagen will reduce the number of its dealer-partners in India to 50 from 60. With this move, the German carmaker seeks to improve its profitability. However, Volkswagen is encouraging its present dealer-partners to launch more outlets to increase sales, leverage economies of scale and improve profitability. Steffen Knapp, Head of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, said, “The ...

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How Book Cafés Can Maximise Their Profits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 25, 2019 - 3 min read

For all the nerdy and foodie souls, a bookstore with some great coffee and small eats is not less than heaven. From purchasing their favourite books to satiating their hunger, in one go, book cafes are exactly something that can make them happier than ever. The culture of Book café has expanded itself all over ...

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Aster DM Healthcare to run & operate its 4th Hospital in Bengaluru

Opportunity India Desk Sep 25, 2019 - 2 min read

Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare service networks in the GCC and the third largest healthcare company in India, is growing its presence in the Karnataka region with the introduction of two new hospitals. For its fourth hospital, to be named as Aster KLE Hospital, the company has entered into an agreement ...

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E-learning platform BasicFirst brings live online classes in 9 Indian languages

Opportunity India Desk Sep 25, 2019 - 1 min read

E-learning platform BasicFirst has introduced ‘LIVE Online Classes’. The new service will be available on BasicFirst’s platform in nine Indian languages, including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telegu, Oriya, Bangla and Marathi, within the next three months. This program will allow students to choose from their preferred language as a medium of learning. The company’s ...

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Lemon Tree Hotels strengthens footprint in West Bengal

Opportunity India Desk Sep 24, 2019 - 1 min read

Lemon Tree Hotels, the largest mid-priced hotel sector chain in India, has expanded its presence in West Bengal by signing a License Agreement for the 80-room hotel. Located at Sujalaam Skycity Andal, Durgapur, the hotel is likely to be operational by January 2023, under the company’s brand name “Lemon Tree Hotel”. The new hotel will ...

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Ginger to soon launch its 9th hotel in Maharashtra

Opportunity India Desk Sep 24, 2019 - 1 min read

Ginger Hotels, operated by Roots Corporation Limited, which is an arm of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), will soon open a new hotel in Nagpur. With this, the Ginger brand will have nine hotels in the state of Maharashtra. This hotel will also be the first IHCL hotel in Nagpur. The new Ginger Hotel will ...

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