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How the rise of executive MBA in India opens up more avenues

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Even a decade back, the idea of management studies for working professionals hadn’t taken off. Now the scenario has changed.In 2001, ISB Hyderabad introduced its one year executive MBA program for mid to senior level professionals. Since then a world of opportunities has opened up, providing a chance for career progression.With an increasing number of ...

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What IIM Indore does to remain a pioneer among B-schools in India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 12 min read

When it comes to Management education, the one brand that immediately gets attention is the Indian Institute of Management. The IIMs have managed to dominate the list of India’s top 10 institutes for years and look to continue the run. From grand infrastructure, to excellent faculty and brilliant placements, the IIMs are the most preferred ...

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Coming together on a common platform key to effective synergy: Prof Balakrishnan, IIT Delhi

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Synergy has become the buzzword today across industries. When it comes to education, the story is no different. The education sector has seen a positive trend towards growth, specifically driven by the concept of collaborations, be it between EdTech and Educational Institutions or leaders from different industries tying up with educational institutes. CSR, scholarships and ...

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Franchising in higher education? Why not, says Imperial College Chairman

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Higher education is a critical catalyst for economic growth, social development and nation building. Globalisation, urbanisation, increasing income levels and aspirations, coupled with growing business complexities, have increased the demand for business managers and hence, management programs. But not many of these higher education institutes take the franchising route. However, in an interview with Franchise ...

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Nuances of successfully running a B-school in India the MDI way

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 13 min read

The higher education system of India is the third largest in the world as the number of universities and institutes continues to grow by the day. The Business school market is also flourishing with more management institutes getting added to the list. India now has over 5,500 B-Schools. However, not every Business school is a brand ...

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What B-schools must do to get it right in the higher education industry

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Higher education is a critical catalyst for economic growth & nation building. Globalisation, urbanisation, increasing income levels and aspirations, coupled with growing business complexities, have increased demand for business managers and hence management programs. India’s higher education system is the third largest in the world after U.S and China. What exactly are those in ...

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Top 5 tax planning actions you must take for your wellness venture

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

As the financial year draws to a close, many businesses focus on a variety of important yearly business assessments like internal audits, yearly projections, performance review and most importantly- Taxes. Indeed, it is one of the most significant yet unavoidable business evaluations which every business owner will make during the ...

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We intend to set up 100 stores over a period of 10 years: Istayak Ansari, Lloyds Luxuries

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

London-based Truefitt & Hill is one of the oldest barber shops in the world, and the lone contender to holding a Royal Warrant to H.R.H, The Duke of Edinburgh. While Lloyds Luxuries Ltd owns the master franchisee for Truefitt & Hill in India, and the company has ventured into the dynamically changing luxury world by ...

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Plans to expand in north India soon: Kayakalph Founder

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Engineers in India often switch to entrepreneurship from a successful income generating job. However, Anjali Ahirrao, a Bangalore based woman entrepreneur, has made a mark for herself by entering in aesthetics market, leaving her successful Chemical Engineering career behind. She’s not only learnt the nitty-gritties of aesthetics procedures, but has established a much sought-after brand ...

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We will soon constitute a task force & plan the road map: Shripad Yasso Naik

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

In an exclusive conversation with Wellness India, Shripad Yasso Naik, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of AYUSH, dwells light on the ministry’s agenda to promote traditional medicines in India. How is the ministry planning to promote entrepreneurship in Indian wellness industry? To boost entrepreneurship in the country, we need to promote the Indian ...

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