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Opportunity India Desk Feb 05, 2019 - 2 min readThe slow and evolving Indian fragrance industry is allowing the business owners to opt for several strategies for expanding their business demographically. Since India is witnessing a rise of disposable income followed by other elements such as personal grooming, the Indian fragrance industry amounts to US$ 304m in 2019 which is expected to grow annually ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 05, 2019 - 3 min readThe Indian aviation industry is stepping out from being one of the niches to a popular segment for a profitable business opportunity. Earlier it was said that people who are related to the aviation industry make big bucks apart from the airlines. The aviation industry in India is a challenging eco-system that contains several challenges. ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 2 min readIn order to develop a strong workforce by bringing in some important employable developments, competency-based learning plays a vital role in transforming the workforce eco-system along with meeting its future requirements. India is on a run of becoming a healthy economy that represents enough employment opportunities and skilled job seekers. According to statistics, 65% of ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 1 min readThe Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar has introduced Dr Kiran C Patel Centre for Sustainable Development in order to resolve local and global solutions through interdisciplinary research. With this launch, the institute is aiming to become the principal resource centre for sustainable development in India. This Centre will be developing a national and global ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 1 min readIndian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) will set up a research and technology development hub, called the Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH). The hub will be focusing on making healthcare more affordable and tap the potential of MSMEs in the medical sector. Supported by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), the ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 3 min readGone are the days when only a few conventional ideas could grow into remunerative businesses. In today’s technologically advanced scenario, there are so many creative ideas, which have the potential to turn out into successful and financially-rewarding businesses. Here are four best new age business ideas for young entrepreneurs, which would serve their purpose to ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 1 min readThe Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the first-ever university in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, named as the University of Ladakh. The establishment of the first university in the Ladakh region has been approved by the Jammu and Kashmir administration on December 15. PM Modi said, "Ladakh now has first cluster university comprising ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 1 min readLambda Therapeutic Research Ltd, an Ahmedabad-based clinical research firm, has acquired US-based Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services for an undisclosed sum. Following the transaction, Novum will continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lambda. Christopher H Chamberlain, Chief Executive Officer of Novum, and its leadership team will be managing the US operations. Bindi Chudgar, Managing Director ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 1 min readHealth-tech platform Medlife International Pvt Ltd has acquired MedLabz, Mumbai-based digital healthcare platform and home diagnostics services company, for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Medlife will make a stronger push into the diagnostics segment. The Bengaluru-based company will also launch sample collection at home through an in-house fleet of medical professionals. MedLabz’ technology integration ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 1 min readUCare, a leading preventive healthcare services provider, has launched its digital preventive healthcare, safety and wellness services platform in India. The platform has been introduced with an aim to empower people to take care of themselves and their loved ones’ health and safety at the touch of a button. The platform of UCare combines a ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 1 min readRonojoy Dutta, the new CEO of IndiGo, has informed the staff that the airline would be making a major expansion into global markets. IndiGo is India's largest airline in terms of domestic market share. Dutta said, "IndiGo is playing a critical part in nation building by building highways in the sky. Our work is only ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 1 min readOYO, SoftBank-backed budget hotel chain, is in advanced discussions to acquire Innov8, a co-working space company, for about Rs 200 crore in an all-cash deal. With this acquisition, OYO will mark its expansion into co-working business. A person familiar with the development said, "It's an all-cash deal pegged around Rs 200 crore. Oyo is looking at co-living ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 1 min readDenver, the premium fragrance brand for men, has hired Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu as its brand ambassador. With this appointment, Denver is aiming to tap into the massive opportunity for fragrance brands in the South Indian market. The brand is planning to launch a TVC featuring Mahesh Babu in order to drive greater brand resonance with ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 3 min readThe constantly rising demand for the health and wellness services has allowed investors to invest in this industry that carries huge potential. While people are getting health conscious, health and wellness brands are coming up with new offerings that are attracting the new age consumers. Also, this transformation has led companies to enhance their offerings ...
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Opportunity India Desk Feb 04, 2019 - 4 min readThe mattress industry in India, just like any other industry, has undergone a profound transformation in recent years. Currently standing sturdy at INR 10,000 crore industry, it is projected to reach INR 14,000 crore by 2021, according to statistics provided with a CAGR of 9%. Simultaneously, the online mattress market is estimated to reach INR ...