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HealthKart raises $25 mn funding from Sofina

The funds will be used for expanding HealthKart’s offline store network, developing additional direct-to-consumer nutrition brands and strengthening its vertical integration.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 10, 2019 / 2 MIN READ
The Body Shop launches its first Community Trade recycled plastic

Community Trade is The Body Shop's bespoke and independently-verified fair trade programme.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 10, 2019 / 2 MIN READ
Classplus raises $1.6 million in its pre-series A funding round

The fresh capital will be used by the edtech startup to expand its product offerings, ramp up their leadership team and scale operations.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 10, 2019 / 1 MIN READ
Edtech startup upGrad posts 113% jump in gross revenue in FY19

upGrad expects to cross Rs 250 crore gross revenue in FY20, with a significant contribution from its college business, which is expected to grow 15 times.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 10, 2019 / 2 MIN READ
YScreens looks to set up 75 miniplexes in Andhra & Telangana

Recently, the Vijayawada-based company launched its second miniplex, Y Screens Trade Development Center (YSTD) in Kovvur, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 10, 2019 / 1 MIN READ
PVR eyes adding 35 screens to premium portfolio in next 18-20 months

Presently, Multiplex chain operator is operating 771 screens at 165 properties in 67 cities, with premium screens comprising 10% of it.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 10, 2019 / 2 MIN READ
IHCL signs its 7th hotel in Jaipur

Vivanta Jaipur will comprise of 200 well-furnished guest rooms.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 10, 2019 / 1 MIN READ
Isuzu Motors launches service facility in Ahmedabad

Spread over an area of 8,000 sq ft, the new service facility will address the growing customer base in the region, adequately.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 10, 2019 / 1 MIN READ
Leisure Hotels looks for expansion opportunities in leisure hospitality space pan-India

Presently, the hotel company is on an expansion spree in North India with slew of new openings scheduled throughout 2019.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 09, 2019 / 2 MIN READ
Paytm Payments Bank Partners With Visa To Launch Debit Cards

Through this partnership, Visa could leverage Paytm’s plans to grow the card payments market in India and benefit in the long run.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 09, 2019 / 1 MIN READ
Ford eyes expanding GoRide medical transportation service to 40 cities in the US

The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker will launch its medical transport venture into Ohio and Florida this year and other large states by 2020.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 09, 2019 / 2 MIN READ
Some Do’s and Don’ts While Buying a Franchise

Due to the slightly higher success rate of franchise-owned businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs choose franchise based companies and collaborate with them. However, it’s important for every prospective franchisee to consider some do’s and ...
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 09, 2019 / 3 MIN READ
Ratan Tata invests an undisclosed sum in Ola Electric

Ola Electric Mobility is the electric vehicles project of the ride-hailing app.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 09, 2019 / 2 MIN READ
Anytime Fitness unveils exciting offers for new members in India

Anytime Fitness has collaborated with Paytm, Ferns n’ Petals, EaseMyTrip, Portronics, Daily Objects and Labcare for greater market reach.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 09, 2019 / 1 MIN READ
Ask Yourself These Questions before Starting a Daycare Business

Like any other industry, the daycare segment is full of challenges that entrepreneurs and franchisors need to deal with in order to run the business smoothly and successfully.
- By - Opportunity India Desk
- May 09, 2019 / 3 MIN READ