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With an eye on catering to pan-India requirements, Pranay Impex (P) Ltd, an Indian cleaning aids brand, is planning to open six more company-owned manufacturing units and add more number of stockists across the country by 2025.

South African restaurant chain Nando’s is planning to open 12 more restaurants in India at an investment of around $12 million (about Rs.75 crore), taking the tally to 20 by the end of 2017.

Happily Unmarried, a youth lifestyle brand is all set to expand its presence by opening 12 more stores this financial year.

The Raymond Shop (TRS) is a large franchise led retail network with over 720 outlets in 380 cities of India. Currently, the brand is operating 660 franchise stores. Besides India, the brand is also present in international markets.

Italian manufacturer Ducati, re-entered the Indian market after its first unsuccessful attempt in 2008 when it had tried to access the market through a distributor.

Home appliance maker Eureka Forbes is aiming to more than double its turnover in the next five years to become a billion-dollar entity.

Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital plans to open 140 new care centres globally by 2020 from the existing 60.

ELS International Education Pathways Private (ELS India) has tied up with CADD India in Chennai to expand counselling and admission services for higher studies in foreign Universities.

Bangalore- based mattress brand Peps Industries Pvt Ltd is all set to spread its presence in north India via the franchise as well as the dealers/distributors model.

Crompton Greaves, an electrical brand, has forged a long term partnership with SOGO, a European player in consumer appliances, to sell kitchen appliances in India.

American fast food chain Burger King has opened its first outlet in Chandigarh. The store has been opened at popular city location-Elante Mall where it’s rivals like McDonald’s and KFC are already present.

To expand its operations further, Punjab-based hospital chain Ivy Health and Life Sciences is looking to raise Rs 77 crore from World Bank arm International Finance Corporation (IFC) for its second round of funding.

SPAR International, one of the largest voluntary food retail chains of the world has a momentous plan of expanding its base in India.

Parakkat Jewels, one-gram jewellery maker, is looking forward to open 50 outlets in Tamil Nadu. The brand also has plans to open its stores in Delhi and Bengaluru.

Owned by House of Tyres Pvt Ltd, Punctureman plans to take its outlet count to 500 from 175 by this year end.