Retail & Franchising | DARE |

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By Soumitra Sharma
Luxury demand is fast spreading beyond Tier-I cities - Guess what, consumers in cities such as Ranchi, Patna, Gorakhpur, Coimbatore and Jammu are increasingly aspiring to carry a Jimmy Choo bag and wear a... .
Retail & Franchising | DARE |

By Soumitra Sharma
A slow yet steady development is occurring in the Indian consumer space. Young professionals can be frequently seen buying Prada sunglasses at Shoppers Stop, BMW and Mercedes are fighting a fierce battle to... .
IT, ITES, and Telecom | DARE |

Opsbuds Solutions is premiering its Customer Interaction Management and market research services in the Indian market; brings together CRM and data analysis for the past year. It plans to bring in predictive analysis to customer... .
IT, ITES, and Telecom | Prashanth Hebbar |

Microsoft and Techstars, a tech accelerator, is supporting Kinect app developers. I first sighted this on BusinessInsider but later sighted this all over the web. The program will support 10 developers with $20,000 each for a... .
Services | DARE |

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By Debi Prasad Sarangi,
It is ‘the best of times’ to be in the Indian Aerospace Industry. It is ‘the spring of hope’ as we are witnessing a lot of activity that has the potential to put India on the world map as a... .
Other business opportunities | DARE |

Cutting edge beauty technologies have made it possible for the rich and the image-conscious to buy a new face at lunchtime. Vikalp Dubey met Clinic Dermatech’s VP Rajesh Singh to learn more.
When and how did you... .
Other business opportunities | Sharmila Das |

Sharmila Das explores the business of second hand book retailing, and smells more than old paper— the scent of money!
Vinutha Ma llya, Senior Editor, Mapin, says India is ranked as the sixth largest publishing... .
Other business opportunities | Shradha Mohanty |

Happy with what you have done till now in your career, but confused how to go ahead? NextLeap has the answers for you. Shradha Mohanty reports.
Suruchi Wagh Founder & CEO, nextLeap
This virtual counselor,... .
Education | Shradha Mohanty |

A hybrid business model lets you combine a for-profit enterprise with a non-profit offshoot. Shradha Mohanty explains the concept, using an inspiring example.
What do you do if you want to do social good while also making a... .
Other business opportunities | Shinjini Ganguli |

They spring up and disappear in the blink of an eye, but leave a lasting impression. Shinjini Ganguli explores the intriguing world of pop-up stores.
• Nokia India opened a temporary store at the Forum Mall in... .
IT, ITES, and Telecom | DARE |

India’s youngest industry is also a major source of employment for its youth. The nation took its first steps in this sector as a hub for providing IT services, but it has become more product-oriented over the years.... .
Other business opportunities | DARE |

India holds a timeless exotic appeal for the world traveller. The staggering diversity of this nation is unmatched, and increasing media build-up is powering the sector to charming heights.
According to a joint... .
Other business opportunities | Shradha Mohanty |

...the tall—but true—story of bamboo
Bamboo House India (BHI) is on a twin mission:Â making bamboo an economic driver and an eco-friendly substitute to wood, steel, iron & plastic. Shradha Mohanty... .