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🛒 Osia Hypermart: "One Stop Shop"

In India’s rapidly changing retail landscape, most investors focus on big names like Avenue Supermarts (D-Mart), Reliance Retail, or Jiomart. But beneath the surface, there are smaller players quietly building local brands, focused on regional markets. One such company is Osia Hyper Retail Limited, the operator of the Osia Hypermart chain. Founded in 2013, Osia has grown steadily by setting up large-format retail stores in major cities of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Vadodara and other fast-growing urban areas. 🧩 The Business Model Osia follows a value retail model, targeting the urban middle class with a wide variety of products at affordable prices. It positions itself as a “one-stop shop” for family needs, offering: Grocery and FMCG products Apparel and fashion accessories Home and kitchenware Electronics, footwear, luggage, and more All stores are company-owned, not franchised, allowing tighter control over customer experience, pricing, and inventory. What makes Osia different is...

Ather - The best electric scooter

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Ather Energy began its journey as an ambitious startup in 2013, founded by IIT Madras graduates Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain. Their vision was to revolutionize the Indian two-wheeler market by introducing "The Best Electric scooters" . With the launch of the Ather 450X, the company gained widespread attention for its sleek design, advanced technology, and fast-charging infrastructure. According to Ather’s co-founder, Tarun Mehta, one key factor is weaker marketing . Ather's product-first approach didn't match Ola’s aggressive, high-visibility strategy, which pushed Ola to a mass-market audience. Ola’s approach combined competitive pricing, mass-market targeting, and a wider product range—giving them an edge in a price-sensitive market. Valuing Ather Energy: The Road Ahead To estimate Ather's value, we must first look at the Total Addressable Market (TAM) for two-wheelers in India. The Indian two-wheeler market was valued at approximately ₹1.5 lakh crore in 2023-24...