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Government to allow 100% FDI in medical devices

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

In a bid to boost its 'Make in India' initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government has plans to approve 100 per cent FDI in the medical devices, according to a leading business channel ET Now report. The report says the Union Cabinet is expected to take up the proposal in coming weeks, ...

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Government sets up panel to fix prices of patented drugs

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

With an aim to address the patented drugs prices in India, Government has set up an inter-ministerial committee of Joint Secretaries who will suggest ways and means to fix price rise. According to a PTI report, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers confirmed the news in a written reply ...

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Government trying to regulate prices of drugs, admits Union Health Minister

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Clearing air over concerns raised by opposition leaders in the ongoing winter session, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said the Government is making constant efforts to lower the prices of drugs, according to a PTI report. He was addressing the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, where he also assured that the government ...

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Government considers ban on e-cigarettes over risks to public health

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

The government is considering a ban on electronic cigarettes over the risks to public health that they may cause, according to a Reuters report, citing a senior Health Ministry official's statement. The World Health Organization (WHO) in August called for stiff regulation of e-cigarettes as well as bans on indoor use, in the ...

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Franchise India 2014: Growth imperatives for Beauty & Wellness space

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

The Entrepreneurship Summit 2014, organised by Franchise India Holdings Ltd on 11th – 12th October, 2014 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, was a wake-up call for those who are or aspire to create a niche for themselves in the Beauty and Wellness sector. The enriching session focused on the factors contributing ...

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Govt bans import of cosmetics tested on animals

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Months after announcing a ban on the testing of cosmetics on animals, India has banned import of such products and become the first "cruelty-free" cosmetics zone in South Asia, according to a PTI report. Humane Society International, an NGO which had been campaigning for it, said government ...

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Transparent, seamless and quick opportunity

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Essar Oil has a huge franchise network. Madhur Taneja, CEO Retail, Essar Oil, throws more light on brand’s expansion plans and its offerings in an interview with Franchise India.Tell us about Essar Oil.Essar Oil owns India’s second largest single site refinery at Vadinar, Gujarat, having a capacity of 20 MMTPA, or 405,000 barrels per day. ...

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Making diagnostic services more cost-effective

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Operational since 1981, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd took franchising in 2004 and currently boasts of its wide presence in around 300 cities with 352 franchise units. Its CEO & MD, Ameera Shah, spoke to us on where she plans to take her brand now and on her views on franchising.What makes your brand promising?Metropolis Healthcare has ...

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Education, apt business for womenpreneurs

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Preschools and childcare centres have emerged as the sure shot business for women entrepreneurs to begin from the vicinity of their residential location. In a candid conversation with us, Raman Bajaj, Managing Director, Educomp Child Care Pvt Ltd shares his journey so far and the opportunity his brand is offering to womenpreneurs. How are preschools and childcare centres ...

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Relishing lite bites of success!

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

With brands like Punjab Grill, Fresc Co, Zambar, Asia 7, Baker Street, Street Food by Punjab Grill, Pino’s, Savour and Bottoms Up, Lite Bite Foods(LBF)is growing fast globally. It has more than 86 operational outlets, currently covering more than 1.5 million sq. ft of Retail space. Rohit Aggarwal, Director, Lite Bite Foods spoke to us ...

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