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OYO introduces multilingual support to attract users from Tier II, III cities

Opportunity India Desk Aug 20, 2019 - 1 min read

OYO Hotels & Homes has launched multi-lingual support, including Hindi and Bahasa languages, on its customer app and mobile web platforms. With this launch, the company is aiming to provide a hassle-free and customised booking experience to millions of users across the world The multi-lingual support is now available for Hindi, English, Bahasa (Indonesia), Arabic, ...

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PVR targeting tier II, III cities with its new sub-brand Utsav

Opportunity India Desk Aug 20, 2019 - 2 min read

India’s leading film exhibition firm PVR Cinemas has launched a new sub-brand ‘PVR Utsav’ for tier II and III cities in India. The company has introduced a new 3-screen multiplex under this brand in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. PVR Utsav has been designed to provide a hygienic, safe and secure cinematic experience to the discerning audience. ...

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Electro Rent expands globally, deepens its strength in India

Opportunity India Desk Aug 20, 2019 - 2 min read

Electro Rent successfully concludes its acquisition of Microlease and Livingston to become the world's leading player in the testing and measurement industry with more than $1 billion worth assets available to rent. Microlease and Livingston brands will operate as Electro Rent Asia. Along with the largest number of assets in place, Electro Rent Asia has the sharp ...

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US-based fast-casual franchise Wayback Burgers collaborates with Uber Eats for offering delivery

Opportunity India Desk Aug 20, 2019 - 1 min read

Wayback Burgers, the US-based fast-casual franchise, has partnered with Uber Eats to provide delivery to burger fans. This collaboration comes on the heels of the debut of the brand’s new, revolutionary delivery vehicle. Recently, America’s Favorite Hometown Burger Joint introduced a new electric delivery and an on-site cooking vehicle, which delivers food and brings the ...

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With latest $1M funding, university admissions startup AdmitKard eyes to expand footprint across 100+ Indian cities

Opportunity India Desk Aug 20, 2019 - 2 min read

AdmitKard, the study abroad admissions startup, has secured $1 million in pre-Series A round led by Australian EdTech fund Growth DNA. Other investors based out of Australia and India have also participated in this round. Piyush Bhartiya, Co-Founder of AdmitKard, said, “We will use the capital to enhance our product, strengthen our AI-driven counselling algorithms, and blockchain managed ...

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Online pharmacy Netmeds unveils 1st store in Karnataka

Opportunity India Desk Aug 20, 2019 - 1 min read

Netmeds.com, an online pharmacy, has launched its first store in Karnataka's Belgaum. The company is planning to open 20 such stores across the state by 2020. Netmeds Pharmacies will be having access to more than 50,000 stock keeping units (SKUs) of prescription drugs for chronic and recurring ailments as well as thousands of non-prescription health, wellness and personal ...

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Pure Nutrition announces new store opening at Delhi IGI Airport

Opportunity India Desk Aug 20, 2019 - 1 min read

Pure Nutrition, an online nutraceutical brand, after the successful launch of stores at Mumbai airport, announces the launch of its first-ever store in Delhi IGI Airport. The stores are located at both Terminal 3 Departure in Domestic and International. A strong step to further substantiate its presence, the launch of this new store also marks the ...

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Organic Products In-rooting in Tier 2 Cities

Opportunity India Desk Aug 20, 2019 - 3 min read

The Assocham-EY joint study also estimated that the market size for Indian organic packaged food is expected to cross 87.1 cr by 2021 from 53.3 cr in 2016, growing at a rate of 17 per cent. A boom in Organic Product market is already started and the organic food industry in 2019-20 is expected to ...

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How Franchisors Can Harness The Power Of Networking For Brand Growth

Opportunity India Desk Aug 19, 2019 - 2 min read

A franchisor should never underestimate the power of networking. Networking not only allows you to attract new business prospects but also creates a strong brand image. Franchisors can use the power of networking to boost your company’s sale and also to determine longevity in the marketplace. Effective networking can embed a franchisor and its franchisees ...

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Are Experiential Stores The Future of Retail Franchises?

Opportunity India Desk Aug 19, 2019 - 5 min read

There was a time when shopping malls were rare and used to be jam-packed with consumers all year round. Retail stores didn’t have to put much effort into getting traction. However, given today’s scenario where a customer is spoilt for choice on their shopping options right from the comfort of their home to destinations, retailers ...

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