Posts by Shashi Kant

The early childhood education sector in India is booming — driven by growing dual-income households, increasing awareness of early learning, and a fast-expanding urban & peri-urban population. If you’re considering…

If you’re considering entering the fuel-retail or petroleum-products business in India, a dealership or retail-outlet with BPCL is one of the most trusted options. Being a government-owned major (Maharatna) company,…

If you love fast-casual F&B and want a slice of the booming Mexican-inspired market in India, California Burrito (often branded “Cali Burrito”) is one of the faster-growing homegrown players. Founded…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is far more than a cricket tournament—it’s a massive business ecosystem. For those considering getting into sports-franchising, owning or co-owning an IPL franchise is often…

ITC is one of India’s largest and most diversified corporates — its businesses include FMCG (Aashirvaad, Sunfeast, Bingo!), cigarettes, personal care, stationery, agribusiness and hospitality (ITC Hotels). When people ask…

BYJU’S Learning Centres (often called BYJU’S Tuition Centres or BTCs) brought the country’s biggest ed-tech brand into offline classrooms: tech-enabled coaching centres that combine app-driven content with in-person mentoring. If…

Entering the preschool / daycare space via a recognised brand like Bachpan Play School can be an attractive route for entrepreneurs who want recurring, community-rooted revenue and lower per-student variable…

Allen Solly is one of India’s well-known western-wear brands (part of the Aditya Birla group’s fashion portfolio). For entrepreneurs who want to enter branded apparel retail, an Allen Solly franchise…