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Ducati forays into pre-owned bike market in India

Opportunity India Desk Dec 15, 2018 - 1 min read

Ducati, an Italian superbike maker, has entered the pre-owned market in India through its Ducati Approved programme. Under this programme, the company will only allow bikes less than 5 years old with certified mileage lower than 50,000 km to be sold after undergoing 35 technical checks. Sergi Canovas, Managing Director of Ducati India, said, "Our ...

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Miniso aims to launch 800 stores by 2020

Opportunity India Desk Dec 15, 2018 - 1 min read

Miniso, an international fast-fashion brand, is aiming to open 800 stores by 2020. It is focussing on expansion in tier-2 markets besides metros. The brand forayed into India in 2017. Young Liu, Chief Business Development Officer, Miniso India, said, "Our aim is to have 800 stores by 2020 in India. We believe the brand has ...

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What Makes A Franchisee Unhappy And How It Affects The Business

Opportunity India Desk Dec 14, 2018 - 1 min read

Normally, franchisees are given a guidebook that tells them exactly what to do to succeed in business. But when they don’t follow instructions, things start becomes rough and complicated for them. Just the way a happy franchisee can boost the morale and a brand’s business, similarly, an unhappy franchisee can do the reverse. There might ...

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Things To Consider Before Selecting A Location For Your Day-Care Business

Opportunity India Desk Dec 14, 2018 - 3 min read

Location forms an integral part of any successful business. There are many characteristics that are required for the perfect location of a day-care business. Before deciding on the location for your day-care business, make sure that you can legally use the property. Evaluate the space for accessibility, safety and health concerns. Of course, affordability counts; it hardly matters ...

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Binance Academy introduces free cryptocurrency education platform

Opportunity India Desk Dec 14, 2018 - 1 min read

Binance Academy, the educational arm of cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced free cryptocurrency education platform. As part of the launch, the platform has released over 450 blockchain and cryptocurrency articles and videos across 15 popular languages. These languages are English, Vietnamese, Polish, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Arabic, Korean, Russian and ...

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Delhi government-run schools to soon have entrepreneurship curriculum for students

Opportunity India Desk Dec 14, 2018 - 1 min read

The Delhi government-run schools will soon have an entrepreneurship curriculum for students of class 9 to class 12. This initiative is aimed at making the students future ready. Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, said, "We plan to introduce entrepreneurship curriculum in our schools for class 9 to 12 students. Entrepreneurship does not necessarily ...

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Why Small Business Owners Need To Incorporate Workplace Wellness Programs At Their Organization

Opportunity India Desk Dec 14, 2018 - 2 min read

According to a report, the employees that are physically and mentally fit are supposed to be more productive than other employees, bringing sales to the company. The productivity directly reflects on the company’s sale that is why today’s franchisors need to introduce workplace wellness programs at their organization. What is a workplace wellness program? Workplace ...

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DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals announces its new name 'Centrient Pharmaceuticals'

Opportunity India Desk Dec 14, 2018 - 1 min read

Centrient Pharmaceuticals is the new name for DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals, the leading manufacturer of beta-lactam antibiotics and a provider of next-generation statins and anti-fungals. The new name has been chosen to reflect the company’s key contribution to modern healthcare, and marks the next phase in its strategic evolution following a change of ownership to Bain ...

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Talwalkars Lifestyles ties up with Growfitter to launch 1st ever AI-based Wellness Program

Opportunity India Desk Dec 14, 2018 - 1 min read

India’s leading health and fitness brand 'Talwalkars Lifestyles' has collaborated with Growfitter to launch the country’s first ever Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Incentivized Wellness Program. Talwalkars has more than 252 ultra-modern gyms spanning 84 cities in India and Sri Lanka. It is the only fitness company to secure BSE and NSE listing. Prashant Talwalkar, Talwalkars Lifestyles, ...

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IHCL announces signing of new Taj branded hotel in Lucknow

Opportunity India Desk Dec 14, 2018 - 1 min read

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), in partnership with Luxus Hospitality, has signed a new Taj branded hotel in Lucknow. By launching this new hotel, IHCL will have three hotels across two of its brands in the city. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, "We are delighted to partner with Luxus Hospitality. ...

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Amazon India partners with FISME for empowering micro, small & medium enterprises

Opportunity India Desk Dec 14, 2018 - 1 min read

Amazon India has partnered with the Federation of Indian Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME) for empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to tap growth opportunities in the e-commerce sector. This partnership is in line with Amazon's vision of transforming the way India buys and sells. With this collaboration, Amazon will be conducting various ...

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OYO forays into Sri Lanka

Opportunity India Desk Dec 14, 2018 - 1 min read

As part of its expansion plan in the South Asian market, Hospitality firm OYO has forayed into Sri Lanka. Presently, the company is present in seven countries including India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the UK and UAE. The sources aware of the development said, "The company launched operations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, earlier last month ...

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How To Make Your Yoga Business Successful

Opportunity India Desk Dec 13, 2018 - 2 min read

As the health and wellness industry is expanding in India, Indian wellness franchisors could be seen focusing on yoga, promoting healthier lifestyles among the citizens. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual wellness that has become an important trend in the current health and wellness industry. As a matter of fact ...

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The Franchising World Magazine Celebrates its 20th-anniversary and Features Top 100 Franchise Brands of 2018

Opportunity India Desk Dec 13, 2018 - 2 min read

TFW is #1 magazine on franchising offering the latest news, trends and industry insights about franchising. Franchise India will celebrate 20th-anniversary of TFW by releasing its Thickest and Most Powerful Issue ever. This edition is the product of 20 years of journalistic effort, to bring franchise fraternity closer to investors through the path of business ...

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Latest Market Trends That Could Transform The Sanitation Industry In 2019

Opportunity India Desk Dec 13, 2018 - 3 min read

The transition to smart, sustainable and aspirational sanitation for all, and unlocking the promising business opportunities associated with it, is catching the market trends. Many governments, as well as private players, are entering the sanitation industry with the aim to provide access to clean, hygienic and well-maintained sanitation services that are accessible round the clock. ...

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