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Student housing startup Stanza Living to soon launch office in Hyderabad

Opportunity India Desk Sep 13, 2019 - 1 min read

Student housing start-up Stanza Living will soon launch an office in Hyderabad. The company has a presence in Bangalore, Pune, Indore and Chennai. Stanza Living is also planning to hit 1000 employees by the end of the year. In the last quarter, the company increased its headcount from 250 to 750. It is focusing on ...

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Ola Bike service expands its presence to 150 Indian cities

Opportunity India Desk Sep 13, 2019 - 1 min read

Homegrown ride-hailing giant Ola has expanded its Ola Bike service to 150 cities across India. The company eyes to grow its presence three times in the next 12 months. Ola claims that Ola Bike is now India's largest micro-mobility service. The company has created more than 300,000 micro-entrepreneurs over the past year with Ola Bike. Ola said, “Bike, ...

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Best Low Cost Franchise Opportunities to Explore in India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 13, 2019 - 4 min read

Who doesn’t wish to earn profits that are higher than the investment? After all, the primary purpose of a business is to maximise profits for its owners or stakeholders, as long as it maintains the corporate social responsibility. But, statistically speaking, 80% of fresh businesses fall in their first two years, 80% of those that ...

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Electro Rent announces Jay Geldmacher as its New Global CEO & President

Opportunity India Desk Sep 13, 2019 - 2 min read

Electro Rent, a global leader in test equipment services, has announced the appointment of Jay Geldmacher as the company’s new Global CEO and President. Jay is a seasoned technology executive with over thirty years of experience in building and growing businesses within the electronics manufacturing industry. Most recently, he was the President and CEO of ...

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adidas launches a fresh new athletics franchisee 'the VRCT jacket'

Opportunity India Desk Sep 13, 2019 - 2 min read

Global Sportswear giant, adidas, known for its high-performance products worn by the world’s best athletes and brand campaigns that transcend cultures and stereotypes, has launched a fresh new athletics franchisee, the VRCT jacket, a canvas of self-expression & individuality. Launched to inspire individuality in creators including athletes, the jacket comes with a customisable badge making ...

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POPxo brings its private-label beauty collection, foraying into the lucrative beauty segment

Opportunity India Desk Sep 12, 2019 - 1 min read

India’s largest community for women, POPxo has introduced its private-label beauty collection. With this, the company has entered into the lucrative and growing beauty segment. The new range will make everyday beauty fun, effective and 100% fuss-free. It is packed with natural ingredients and is paraben-free, non-toxic and cruelty-free. Through the new beauty collection, POPxo ...

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OYO ventures into four-star hotels segment in India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 12, 2019 - 2 min read

OYO Hotels & Homes has acquired 64-suites building near Ellis Bridge in Ahmedabad. With this, the SoftBank-backed company is foraying into the four-star hotels segment in India. Indian hospitality unicorn has partnered with Gurugram-based hospitality firm Mountania Developers to redesign the building into a premium hotel, which will be operated under OYO brand, by the end of this year. The ...

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IHG expands in Uttarakhand with signing of a new Holiday Inn hotel in Dehradun

Opportunity India Desk Sep 12, 2019 - 2 min read

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) is expanding its footprint in Uttarakhand by signing a new Holiday Inn hotel in Dehradun. The company has signed a management deal with Devatva for Holiday Inn Dehradun Mussoorie Diversion Road. The hotel is likely to unveil in 2023. It will cater to the demands of both leisure and corporate travelers ...

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Ola to soon start self-drive cab rental service in Bengaluru

Opportunity India Desk Sep 12, 2019 - 1 min read

Ola, an app-based cab aggregator, has been granted a licence to launch self-drive cab rental service in Bengaluru in addition to its existing businesses. Ola will likely offer these cars on a short-term rental, long-term subscription and corporate leasing models. Termed ‘Ola Drive’, Ola is testing the pilot in Bengaluru presently for a select number ...

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UrbanClap expands its footprint with launch of its services in Vadodara, Gujarat

Opportunity India Desk Sep 12, 2019 - 1 min read

UrbanClap, the online marketplace for local on-demand home services, has started its operations in Vadodara, Gujarat. This move is in line with its plan to expand its presence and operations in emerging Indian cities. The startup will be offering services like Salon at home, Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Home Appliance Repairs, AC Service & Repair, Home ...

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