The Indian travel and tourism market --- comprising
tour operators, travel agents, hotels, airlines, railways, car rentals
and money exchange service providers --- has grown at the rate of
14.8% to top $26.1 billion mark at the end of 2007. READ MORE...
As soaring, poor mall management, dwindling
footfalls and lower conversions take toll of the retailers, the
big question is whether it’s still profitable to do retail
& franchise business in a mall. By DEEPA THOMAS & VINOD
BEHL. READ MORE...
The rapid growth of Rs 35,000-crore entertainment
industry has spawned hot new trends of multiplex cinema, home video,
DTH, gaming and family entertainment centres; providing great scope
for profitable retailing or for that matter franchising business.
Deepa Thomas takes a close look at the evolving situation.
With the Indian economy headed for a long-term
growth story, leading financial service providers including banks,
insurance, stock broking, money transfer and money exchange entities
and wealth management companies are looking at newer ways to woo
the customers through various distribution channels, thereby offering
promising franchise opportunities.
