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Edtech platform Udemy unveils its corporate learning platform Udemy for Business in India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 17, 2019 - 1 min read

Udemy has introduced its corporate learning platform Udemy for Business in India. The edtech platform’s Udemy for Business is a subscription-based offering that includes 3,500 of Udemy’s business and technical courses. Irwin Anand, Managing Director of Udemy in India, said, “The launch of Udemy for Business in India is perfectly timed as companies across India ...

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Invest in a Chocolate Confectionery Distribution Business

Opportunity India Desk Sep 17, 2019 - 3 min read

In the culturally-rich India, where sweets have a deeper meaning to them (we eat sweets to celebrate our rituals!) than just satiating the craving for sweet, the innate fondness for sweets, chocolates and confectionery among Indians is nothing but a growth driver for the chocolate and confectionery businesses in India. Even though a lot many ...

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Strides Pharma acquires majority stake in Switzerland-based drugmaker Fairmed

Opportunity India Desk Sep 16, 2019 - 1 min read

Strides Pharma Science Ltd has bought a majority stake in Switzerland-based Fairmed Healthcare AG, the supplier of generic products and over-the-counter drug. Under this deal, Strides has acquired a 70% stake in Fairmed for around Rs 16 crore. This acquisition has been made through its step-down subsidiary Strides Pharma Global Pte Ltd (SPG). With this acquisition, ...

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Edtech Startup AttainU secures angel funding to strengthen its business

Opportunity India Desk Sep 16, 2019 - 2 min read

Edtech startup AttainU, which offers live online courses as college alternative to individuals, has secured an undisclosed sum in angel funding. The company has raised funds from investors including Shailesh Rao, ex-Google India Head; Nikhil Rungta, ex-Intuit India Head; Anil Gelra, Founder, SnapMint; and Manish Kumar, Founder, KredX; and LetsVenture. The fresh capital will be utilized by the company to further strengthen faculty, development of courses and ...

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INOX unveils its third multiplex in Punjab

Opportunity India Desk Sep 16, 2019 - 1 min read

INOX Leisure Ltd (INOX) has introduced its first multiplex in Jalandhar at Reliance Mall. With this launch, INOX now has three multiplexes with 13 screens in Punjab. The latest multiplex marks INOX entry in the city of Jalandhar. The new multiplex comprises of three screens and a total seating capacity of 862 seats, which includes ...

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Thomas Cook India launches ‘Undiscovered Antarctica’ in association with National Geographic Expeditions

Opportunity India Desk Sep 16, 2019 - 2 min read

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, India’s leading integrated travel and travel-related financial services company, has launched ‘Undiscovered Antarctica’, a group tour package, in association with National Geographic Expeditions. Set to indulge India’s growing base of discerning travellers, the company promises an immersive experience of the 5th largest continent in the world, onboard the luxurious Ponant Cruise. ...

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Lucrative Business Opportunities in Men’s Grooming Market

Opportunity India Desk Sep 16, 2019 - 3 min read

Gone are the days when beauty was women-centric and that men had nothing to do with the grooming showbiz. In today’s time, men stand equal with women when it comes to grooming themselves. The Indian men’s grooming market is worth over Rs 5000 crore and is poised to grow at a CAGR of more than ...

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3 Reasons Why You Should Definitely Invest in a Home-Improvement Franchise

Opportunity India Desk Sep 14, 2019 - 3 min read

How often does the thought of improving the condition of your home cross your mind? All of you might have a different take on this question depending on the maintenance cycles of your houses, but the main point is that we all think of it at a certain point of time. This is the reason ...

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KKR buys majority stake in pre-school chain EuroKids

Opportunity India Desk Sep 14, 2019 - 2 min read

KKR & Co Inc has acquired a majority stake in education services provider EuroKids International Pvt Ltd from its existing investor consortium led by Gaja Capital. Founded by Prajodh Rajan and Vikas Phadnis, EuroKids has opened its first pre-school in 2001. It is now one of India’s largest education services providers in the pre-school and kindergarten ...

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Sri Sri Tattva strengthens foothold in East Asia by launching online store in Mongolia

Opportunity India Desk Sep 14, 2019 - 1 min read

Sri Sri Tattva has started its online store in Mongolia, strengthening its foothold in the country in East Asia. With this, the customers can now order products on Sri Sri Tattva’s website or on the mobile application. Initially, the mobile application is available for Android and will be available for iOS shortly. In July 2019, Sri ...

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