Faster Fitness Rapid Expansion

The Indian fitness industry, worth over Rs 4,500 crore, is expected to cross Rs 7,000 crore by 2017. The industry, growing at a CAGR of 16 to 18 per cent pa, is currently posing a huge scope for innovations and newer concepts as the modern Indian becomes more willing to spend time and money on fitness and health.

Furniture That Spells Class

Rising demand for high-end furniture is driving foreign brands towards the Indian market. Let’s explore how global brands are altering their strategies to scoop up the growing Indian opportunities.

Tile Tales

In the wake of demonetisation and a slump in the real estate sector, Zarafshan Shiraz finds out what is keeping the Indian ceramic tiles industry afloat.

Furnish The Franchise Way

Home is where the heart is. A beautiful and stylish home is a reflection of one’s personality and speaks volumes about one’s class and taste. Let’s see how franchising is changing the face of furnishing industry.

Wealth In Wellness

Founder of SBF Healthcare, Dr. V. G. Vasishta, a professor-turned-entrepreneur started SBF Healthcare in 2006 in Bangalore. He, a Wing Commander from the Indian Air Force, was always keen to serve the nation. His clinic offers Osteoarthritis treatment and Cancer treatment. He talks to Beny Sachdeva about his brand’s plans to serve the nation via franchising.

Fostering The Growth

Business Network International India hosts its annual leadership convention in Kolkata. BNI emphasises on the need for connectivity among business leaders and service providers

Vake up to Varietea

Second generation entrepreneur Rishit Patel is an aspirational professional and is setting trends for the beverage industry. His existing business Varietea is one of the most successful tea lounge brands in India. Post-Varietea’s success, he talks about his latest foray into on-the-go retail outlet Vake Up that will serve healthy, quick food and drink items.

Reaping A Rich Harvest

Hitherto dominated mainly by unorganised players, the rural/agriculture sector is experiencing a phenomenal change with the entrance of organised players entering the market. Zarafshan Shiraz finds out what their vision is and what is aiding their franchise model

Cool And Creamy

Whatever the season, and that includes winter, ice-cream has always been a perennial favourite, irrespective of age groups too. And now, what is amazing is the variety of ice-cream available and that too of different national and international brands. Playing a key role in the ice-cream industry is liquid nitrogen and Beny Sachdeva explores the business opportunity that lies therein

Sharing The Space

Co-working is a style of work that involves a shared workplace, often an office, and independent activity. Unlike in a typical office, those co-working are usually not employed by the same organisation. A report by Mizna Gul on how this sector is picking up pace

Taking Education Into The Virtual Space

As a pioneering institute offering courses in advance technologies for many years now, TIMTS is all set to redefine education with 47 e-campuses across India. Zarafshan Shiraz finds out more about this blended approach from Rakumarj Sharma, director of TIMTS

Conversion Franchise Brings Profit For All

Conversion franchise is the latest trend that is helping businesses do a profitable turnaround, writes Aysha Anam

A 'Grab-And-Go' Food Opportunity

Chennai-based TenderCuts, a meat procurement omni-channel platform, has forayed into the ready-to-eat food segment by launching a new brand called ‘Envee’. It aims to provide its customers the experience of eating freshly prepared starters made from high-quality, antibiotic-free, hygienic and healthy fresh-cut meat. 

It's The 'Vision' That Matters

Given the fact that spectacle frames are no longer used only for sight correction but also as lifestyle products, Specmakers in South India has got its equation worked out with absolute clarity

McDonald's Shuts 43 Outlets In Delhi

Mcdonald’s North and East India Franchisee Crpl Shut the Outlets, Following Its Failure to Renew Their Licenses

Going The Ethnic Way

Siddharth Bindra, MD of BIBA, talks to Shipra Srivastava  about how the brand is responding to the changing consumers’ need and its expansion.

Get Finest Biz Benefits

Known as one of the most trusted financial service providers that people can entrust their life savings with, Shah Investors is seeking partners pan-India. How can patrons & partners now invest in financial products across the world through their platform tells Utpal Shah, Director, Shah Investors

New Workout Regime

To fill the vacuum in the homegrown fitness brand, HRX was born. HRX is an extension of actor & celebrity Hrithik Roshan, who has been a synonymous to both fashion & fitness, said Afsar Zaidi, Co-Founder of HRX during a tête-à-tête with Gargi Bhardwaj

An Eye for Profit

With the trend of eyewear growing from a necessity to a fashion and style accessory, players in the segment are tapping e-commerce to propel growth. Let’s see how innovations like home check-ups and trials have helped start-ups disturb the eyewear business and what’s in future store.

Greek Sensibility To Appease Teen Queens Of The World

The founder of Pink Woman, Mr. Chatzipavlidis, made his first steps in the fashion industry by opening the first store, in Kavala, a small town in northen Greece. His inspiration was Amancio Ortega the founder of the Inditex Group, and for five years he studied carefully every single detail of the Zara Stores. “I wanted to do something similar, but not the same, in quality terms and putting the Greek perspective on things.”. Dimosthenis Aravanis, General Manager of Pink Woman SA shares insights on the incredible journey with Utpala Ghosh.

Arttdinox Shines in Designer Kitchen

Deepikka Jindal, Md, Jsl Lifestyle Limited & Jindal Architecture Limited

The Hidden Opportunity: Sports to Get Online Kick

Lack of organised retail has made way for sports good manufacturers to enter e-commerce. Though, online sports retail is a small segment but it is growing at a very fast pace with a growth rate of over 30 per cent.

Technology Expanding Footprints Offline

The rising tech savvy young Indian population has been spoilt for choice with the recent boom in the smart phone segment. Suddenly, mobile phone users in India have seen a lot of new brands coming in with latest technologies for better functionality and style. These newbies first captured the market through online portals by offering competitive pricing. Now they are launching their offline stores. Today, they are not only making the devices available across the country at varied price points to tap the mammoth opportunity in the Indian market, they are also adopting the franchise route for a faster expansion and wider reach of their newly launched offline stores.

Room For Games

Outdoor gaming or recreational activities for adults in India is restricted to sports like Golf, Polo etc. which are restricted to a particular section of people. For the middle class, gaming and entertainment is restricted to bowling or watching movies. But given the fact that India is touted to be the fastest growing economies with the youngest population between the age group of 24-36, the potential for innovative gaming concepts in India is immense.

Gearing Up For An 'Electrifying' Future

Lohia Auto Industries, which has a pan-India presence with an established dealer network, is targeting a turnover of Rs 500 crore by 2020. Ayush Lohia, its CEO, shares insights on how the company plans to achieve it and the way forward.

Raymond's Mini TRS: Assured Growth

The Mini TRS model introduced by the Raymond Group has yielded excellent results from Tier IV and V towns and this is solely due to certain salient and unique factors.

Brands To Score Their Own Goals With FIFA World Cup 2018

Football fans have plenty to rejoice as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2018 merchandise, and so do retailers who are leaving no stone upturned to monetize on the football fever.

Taking Kids On A Journey Of Learning With Joy

Preeti Kwatra, the founder of Petals Group of Schools, shares how her concept of preschools has made such a successful impact in the education sector.

The New Fitness Mantra

In order to create awareness among men, many yoga-wear brands have started producing ranges designed specifically with men in mind.

Watch Out For Profit

The country’s 1.2 billion people, burgeoning middle-class and their conspicuous consumption pattern, are the incentives for smartwatch makers to tap the consumer base here. Let’s see how leading watchmakers are gearing up to grab a share of the pie.