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GOLD Shines Through
How India's Jewellery Industry is Thriving Despite Price Pressures
5 min |
July-August 2025
The Franchising World
D'Decor: Weaving the Future of Beautiful, Intelligent Homes
From a modest textile operation to one of the world's largest home furnishing brands, D'Decor has reimagined the role of fabrics in modern living. Established in 1999, the brand has grown into a global name trusted in over 65 countries, defined by innovation, elegance, and a deep understanding of evolving consumer lifestyles.
2 min |
July-August 2025
The Franchising World
Scaling with Style: CaratLane's MD on Growth, Tech, & Trust
In this exclusive interview, Saumen Bhaumik, Managing Director of CaratLane, shares insights into the brand's evolution from a digital-first disruptor to an omnichannel powerhouse. Drawing from his decades-long journey with Titan, he discusses CaratLane's strategic expansion, tech-led innovations, and the rising demand for lightweight, everyday jewellery that reflects modern consumer aspirations.
1 min |
July-August 2025
The Franchising World
FROM FRANCHISEE TO BRAND BUILDER: HOW AN ENTREPRENEUR SCALED SUCCESS ACROSS FOOD, FASHION & JEWELLERY BIZ
For Shikhar Kohli, Director of Yulicious Hospitality, franchising not only shaped his entry into business but helped him build a multi-category portfolio across food and lifestyle sectors-starting with La Pino'z Pizza.
2 min |
July-August 2025
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FASHION FOR EVERY INDIAN: INSIDE RELIANCE RETAIL'S BOLD VISION WITH FASHION WORLD
In a rapidly evolving India, where style and self-expression are becoming essential across all social segments, one retail giant is redefining what it means to be fashionable, accessible, and inclusive. Devtosh Jha, Business Head, Fashion World, gives us a sneak peek into Fashion World by Reliance Retail as it writes a dynamic new chapter in value fashion especially for Bharat.
2 min |
July-August 2025
The Franchising World
STEPPING BOLDLY AHEAD HOW LIBERTY SHOES IS BALANCING LEGACY & INNOVATION
For over seven decades, Liberty Shoes has been an integral part of India's footwear story. From being a household name associated with trust and comfort to becoming a brand synonymous with design innovation, technology, and omnichannel retail, Liberty has walked the long road of transformation with optimism and foresight. Today, under the leadership of Anupam Bansal, Executive Director of Liberty Shoes Ltd., the brand is scripting its next chapter — one that blends heritage with a bold, future-ready vision.
4 min |
July-August 2025
The Franchising World
FRANCHISE FAST FORWARD: WHAT WORKS IN BHARAT'S NEXT 1,000 TOWNS
Today's success in franchising is being defined by how well a local entrepreneur can deliver immersive experiences, embrace technology smartly, and localise the brand
3 min |
July-August 2025
The Franchising World
The Simplest Growth Tool
If you want to create long-term value, start replying to everyone you hear from.
2 min |
July-August 2025
The Franchising World
HOW BIG BUSINESS HOUSES ARE TAPPING INTO THE POWER OF FASHION APPAREL START-UPS
India's fashion industry is in the middle of a digital revolution—and big business houses are taking notice. Instead of building brands from scratch, legacy conglomerates like Reliance Retail and Aditya Birla Group are snapping up nimble, digital-first fashion start-ups. Read to know how these acquisitions are rapidly re-shaping the fashion retail landscape.
3 min |
July-August 2025
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Small Town India, Big-Time Retail: How V-MART is leading the value fashion wave
In an engaging conversation, Lalit Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director of V-Mart, shares insights into the company's growth journey, its ongoing transformation, and his bold vision for the future.
3 min |
July-August 2025
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HOW THE STARTUP SPARKLE IS DISRUPTING THE TRADITIONAL DIAMOND INDUSTRY
Once powered by natural diamonds, India's cut and polished diamond (CPD) sector is now grappling with the rapid rise of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs). Backed by growing demand for sustainability, ethics, and affordability, LGDs are now a fast-growing alternative disrupting a centuries-old industry. At the forefront of this shift are nimble, innovation-led startups that have scaled rapidly to challenge legacy diamond businesses— bringing fresh branding, advanced technology, and global ambitions to the fore.
5 min |
July-August 2025
The Franchising World
AMANTÉ: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WOMEN INTIMATE WEAR
In this exclusive interview, Deepak Jain, CEO of amanté, shares insights into the brand's journey, its bold expansion plans, and how amanté is redefining intimate wear for the modern Indian woman.
2 min |
July-August 2025
The Franchising World
AYUSH TAINWALA ON LAVIE "BAGGING" ITS PLACE IN RETAIL INDUSTRY
In this exclusive interview, Ayush Tainwala, CEO, Bagzone Lifestyles Pvt Ltd shares Lavie’s success story, driven by a sharp focus on innovation, franchising, and technology adoption.
2 min |
July-August 2025
The Franchising World
CRACKING THE CODE OF SCALABILITY: HOW INDIA'S RETAIL TITANS ARE BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
Retail scale today is not about opening the most stores, it's about opening the right stores in the right places, with the right customer experience.
2 min |
July-August 2025
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India's Q-Commerce Trailblazer: Zepto's Formula for Scalable Success
Zepto began as a pandemic-era necessity, a WhatsApp-led grocery delivery service designed to help people access daily essentials quickly.
4 min |
July-August 2025
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SCOOP UP SUCCESS WITH INDIA'S MOST TRUSTED ICE CREAM & DAIRY FRANCHISE
AMUL, A BRAND SYNONYMOUS WITH QUALITY AND TRUST, OFFERS ENTREPRENEURS A GOLDEN SCOOP INTO THE BOOMING DAIRY RETAIL MARKET THROUGH ITS AMUL PARLOURS. BACKED BY GCMMF, INDIA'S LARGEST FOOD PRODUCTS MARKETING ORGANIZATION.
1 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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DIAGNOSING SUCCESS, DELIVERING TRUST
A LEGACY OF TRUST AND PRECISION SINCE, DR LAL PATHLABS IS THE HEARTBEAT OF INDIA'S DIAGNOSTIC REVOLUTION—BLENDING SCIENCE WITH COMPASSION, AND TECHNOLOGY WITH CARE. WITH EVERY TEST AND TOUCHPOINT, IT REDEFINES EXCELLENCE, EMPOWERING HEALTH JOURNEYS ACROSS THE NATION AND BEYOND.
1 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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EMPOWERING MINDS THROUGH CHESS EDUCATION
FOUNDED IN 2019, CHESS KLUB IS A LEADING INTERNATIONAL EDTECH BRAND IN THE EXTRACURRICULAR EDUCATION SECTOR, OFFERING STRUCTURED AND SKILL-BASED CHESS TRAINING TO LEARNERS OF ALL AGES. WITH A UNIQUE HYBRID MODEL, IT BLENDS PERSONALIZED COACHING, A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM, AND Al-ENABLED TOOLS TO DELIVER BOTH ONLINE AND OFFLINE CHESS EDUCATION.
1 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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WAKE UP AND SMELL THE OPPORTUNITY WITH BARISTA!
OVER THE PAST 24 YEARS, BARISTA HAS BREWED ITS WAY INTO THE HEARTS OF COFFEE LOVERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. TODAY, WITH OVER 410 CAFÉS SPREAD ACROSS 140+ CITIES, BARISTA ISN'T JUST SERVING COFFEE-IT'S CREATING SPACES WHERE CONVERSATIONS SPARK, IDEAS FLOW, AND COMMUNITIES CONNECT.
1 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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REDEFINING CONVENIENCE IN URBAN INDIA
BLINKIT, FORMERLY KNOWN AS GROFERS, IS A FRONTRUNNER IN INDIA’S FAST-GROWING QUICK-COMMERCE SPACE.
1 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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Vikas Jain: Driving India's Fitness Revolution Through Anytime Fitness
In this exclusive conversation, Managing Director of Anytime Fitness India, Vikas Jain delves into the strategies behind building one of India's leading gym chains and creating a community-driven fitness culture that is reshaping how the nation stays fit.
2 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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The Ofen-Baking a European Legacy in India
FOUNDED IN 2004 IN HYDERABAD, THE OFEN IS A PREMIUM EUROPEAN-STYLE CAFÉ AND ARTISANAL BAKERY THAT HAS CARVED A DISTINCTIVE NICHE IN INDIA'S CULINARY LANDSCAPE. HERE'S HOW.
2 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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FUELLING THE FUTURE
DERIVED FROM THE WORDS “NAYA” (NEW) AND ERA, NAYARA ENERGY SIGNIFIES A TRANSFORMATIVE VISION FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR—ONE DRIVEN BY INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, AND IMPACT. AS INDIA’S LARGEST PRIVATE FUEL RETAIL NETWORK, NAYARA ENERGY IS EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS WHILE ENSURING ENERGY ACCESSIBILITY ACROSS EVEN THE REMOTEST PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.
1 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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A HOMEGROWN QSR GIANT ON THE GLOBAL RISE
WITH ITS AFFORDABLE, FLAVOR-PACKED OFFERINGS AND DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF INDIAN TASTES, LA PINO'Z PIZZA HAS DISRUPTED THE QSR SPACE BOTH NATIONALLY AND GLOBALLY.
1 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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HOW AI BRANDS ARE POWERING GROWTH FOR MULTI-RETAIL CHAINS
As retail evolves to meet the demands of immediacy and personalization, AI is stepping in as the ultimate game-changer for multi-location brands. Whether it's helping stores get discovered, optimizing inventory, or creating meaningful customer touchpoints, AI is rewriting the rulebook for how modern retail grows and scales
2 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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LAKMÉ SALON: INNOVATING BEAUTY
LAKME LEVER PVT. LTD., A 100% SUBSIDIARY OF HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED HUL), OPERATES INDIA’S LEADING SALON CHAIN UNDER THE LAKME SALON BRAND.
1 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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CRAFTING A LEGACY OF TRUST AND GROWTH
KNOWN FOR ITS DEEP-ROOTED HERITAGE AND STRONG REGIONAL IDENTITY, KALYAN JEWELLERS, WHICH CAME INTO BEING 1993, HAS EVOLVED INTO A NATIONAL POWERHOUSE IN THE JEWELLERY RETAIL SEGMENT
1 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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FROM LOCAL COURIER TO GLOBAL LOGISTICS
FROM A MODEST START IN 1990, DTDC HAS GROWN INTO A LOGISTICS POWERHOUSE, REDEFINING DELIVERY THROUGH INNOVATION, PARTNERSHIPS, AND INDIA'S LARGEST FRANCHISE NETWORK.
1 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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RETAIL SALES SEE 6% GROWTH IN MARCH 2025: RAI SURVEY
India’s retail real estate sector recorded a strong start to 2025, with 3.1 million sq ft of retail space leased in Q1 across the top seven cities, according to a JLL India report.
2 min |
TILL DEC 2025
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MR SANDWICH: A Journey of Innovation, Expansion, & Entrepreneurial Success
MR SANDWICH BOASTS NEARLY 100 FRANCHISE OUTLETS ACROSS INDIA, WITH UPCOMING EXPANSIONS IN QATAR AND DUBAI. THE BRAND'S SUCCESS STORY IS NOT JUST ABOUT SERVING GREAT FOOD BUT ALSO EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH A WELL-STRUCTURED AND PROFITABLE FRANCHISE MODEL.
1 min |