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Aarya 24kt, a brand that deals in gift articles, artifacts, home décor and much more made from 24k Gold, recently opened its first outlet in Canada.

Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. (MFCWL), India’s leading multi-brand used vehicle company, has signed a definitive agreement to raise $15 million (Rs. 94 crore) from San Francisco-based investment advisor firm, Valiant Capital for a minority stake in th

Global hospitality major Wyndham Hotel Group is expecting to open about 15 more properties across India by the end of 2015. The US-based chain is presently operating 24 properties within India.

AISECT, one of the pioneers in the field of education and skill development centres is on an aggressive expansion spree. Currently the brand has 12,000 units.

Aptech Limited, a global retail and corporate training company, is looking for franchise partners to accelerate its expansion plans across India. Currently, the company has over 800 franchise centres under its umbrella across 60 Indian towns and cities.

The German luxury car manufacturer, Audi entered the North-Eastern market by opening its first dealership in Guwahati which is expected to sell 150-200 units in the first year.

At its Investor Day in Herzogenaurach, Germany, adidas Group presented its new strategic business plan until the year 2020.

India’s leading dairy player, Mother Dairy has started serving fresh lassi through vending machines before the summer season.

AND Designs India Limited (ADIL), one of India’s best known fashion houses, has appointed Milind Sarwate as their Independent Director.

VLCC Institutes of Beauty and Nutrition will be opening 20 institutes by the end of this fiscal. The company presently operates 62 such campuses.

Uber, one of the leading beauty brands of Britain embarked its operations in India by opening its first outlet in Bangalore. The brand’s business plan and expansion in India will be executed by Uber Beauty Products India Pvt. Ltd, the Master Franchisee of

Charoen Pokphand Foods India Pvt. Ltd (CPF) which operates Five Star Chicken, an international quick serve retail chain, is looking forward to invest $500 million for expanding its operations in India.

Dr. Batra’s Positive Health Clinic Pvt Ltd is looking forward to open 100 franchise clinics by 2016-17 in tier II, III and IV cities. The company is presently running 188 clinics including 46 franchise and 142 company-owned clinics.

Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty Ltd is planning to launch two new salon brands-"Jawed Habib Beauty Parlour" and "Jawed Habib Barber Shop" this year.

Telecom solution provider Big V Telecom, incubated by Tata Elxsi is seeking franchisees in tier II and III cities to tap the deep potential in these markets