Beauty and wellness brand Milano7 has expanded its footprint in the National Capital Region with the launch of Milano7 Studio in Noida’s Sector 119, marking the company’s entry into the growing value-luxury salon segment. The new format has been introduced to cater to consumers seeking professional grooming services at accessible price points, while maintaining the quality, hygiene, and expertise associated with the Milano7 brand.
The launch represents a strategic move for the company as it seeks to broaden its customer base beyond its flagship luxury salon offerings. Milano7 Studio has been specifically designed to serve middle-class families, students, and young professionals who are increasingly looking for organized salon experiences that combine affordability with professional standards. The company believes that evolving consumer preferences and rising awareness around personal grooming are creating demand for salon formats that offer premium-quality services without the premium price tag.
With the opening of the Sector 119 outlet, Milano7 has further strengthened its presence in Noida, where it already operates salons in Sector 104, Sector 32, Sector 121, and Gaur City Center. The addition of Milano7 Studio reflects the brand’s confidence in the region’s growing beauty and wellness market and its commitment to reaching a wider consumer audience through differentiated service formats.
Unlike Milano7’s flagship luxury salons, which focus on premium experiences, Milano7 Studio has been developed as a neighbourhood-centric concept designed around convenience, accessibility, and everyday grooming needs. The format adopts a more compact and functional approach while retaining the professional standards and service philosophy that have helped establish the brand’s reputation. The company said the concept aims to bridge the gap between high-end salon experiences and the needs of value-conscious consumers.
The launch comes at a time when India’s beauty and wellness industry is witnessing significant growth, driven by increasing consumer spending on personal care and a growing preference for organized salon chains. Customers are increasingly prioritizing hygiene, consistency, trained professionals, and reliable service experiences, creating opportunities for brands that can successfully balance affordability and quality.
Commenting on the launch, Pramod Kumar, CEO of Milano7, said, “Consumers today want more than just basic salon services. They are looking for trusted brands that deliver quality, consistency, hygiene, and professional expertise without making beauty feel inaccessible. Milano7 Studio has been created to address this evolving consumer demand by bringing our service philosophy and expertise into a format that feels more approachable and inclusive for everyday consumers.”
The newly launched studio has been designed with a minimalist aesthetic that prioritizes customer comfort and operational efficiency. The space focuses on creating a welcoming environment while ensuring quick and convenient service delivery. By adopting a neighbourhood-focused approach, the company aims to become a preferred grooming destination for residents seeking regular beauty and wellness services close to home.
Milano7 Studio offers a wide range of services, including express hair treatments, skin care rituals, personalized styling solutions, hair care services, and family grooming packages. To enhance customer engagement and personalization, the company has also integrated digital consultation tools and customer history tracking systems. These features are intended to help salon professionals better understand customer preferences and deliver tailored recommendations and services.
According to the company, the studio format will continue to adhere to the same training standards, professional techniques, and service protocols followed across its flagship salons. This consistency is expected to ensure that customers receive a high-quality experience regardless of the salon format they choose.
Looking ahead, Milano7 plans to expand the Milano7 Studio concept across residential communities and emerging urban neighbourhoods as part of its broader growth strategy. The company sees significant potential in serving India’s rapidly growing aspirational middle-class population, which is increasingly seeking branded and trustworthy beauty services at reasonable prices.
To celebrate the launch of the Noida Sector 119 outlet, Milano7 is offering introductory promotions, including family combo vouchers and special offers on hair and skin care services. The company expects these initiatives to encourage trial and introduce more consumers to its new value-luxury salon concept as it continues to expand its presence in the beauty and wellness market.
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Ergonomics and wellness brand Frido has opened a new store in Elan Miracle, Gurgaon. With this opening, the brand has reached 22 stores across India, including 6 stores in the North.
The announcement of the new store has been made by the spokesperson of the company on his social media handle.
Founded in 2015 Frido is a brand that engineers assistive mobility technologies (like specialized and folding commode wheelchairs), the company has since pivoted aggressively into consumer ergonomics. Headquartered in Pune, India, the brand focuses on designing and manufacturing research-backed, ergonomic products that alleviate daily body pain and enhance tasks related to sitting, sleeping, walking, and general mobility.
The brand has over 1,000 offline retail stores in cities such as Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, as well as digital presence via website, e-commerce platform and its own mobile app.
The brand has also partnered with Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan’s fitness brand HRX to launch barefoot performance sock-shoes and is the official comfort partner for JSW Sports' Soorma Hockey Club.
According to a market report, the ergonomic products market size was valued at USD 8.91 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 15.75 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.37% from 2025 to 2033. This segment is rising in India due to substantial growth of organizations and individuals who prioritize health and productivity in work environments. Some of the popular ergonomic brands having presence in India are Wakefit, Green Soul, CellBell etc.
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Specs N Shades has expanded its vision care offerings with the launch of Delhi NCR’s first ZEISS VISION CENTER in Gurugram. Enabled by ZEISS India, the new center brings together Specs N Shades’ customer-focused approach with advanced German optics and precision diagnostic technologies, offering customers in the region access to a more comprehensive and personalized vision care experience.
The launch also marks the first ZEISS VISION CENTER for Specs N Shades, reflecting the brand’s commitment to making high-quality eye care more accessible to customers in Delhi NCR. Located in the heart of Gurugram, the center aims to provide the community with a trusted destination where advanced technology, professional expertise, and personalized service come together to support better visual health.
Located at R2 G12 & G12A, M3M Route 65, Sector 65, Gurugram 122101, the center has been designed to offer customers a seamless and elevated vision care journey. The store is equipped with advanced German diagnostic technologies enabled by ZEISS, including ZEISS VISUFIT 1000 for precise 3D digital centration and ZEISS VISUCORE 500 for comprehensive eye analysis and personalized vision assessment. Customers can also explore a curated portfolio of premium eyewear and personalized vision solutions, supported by trained professionals who provide tailored recommendations based on individual visual needs and lifestyles.
Commenting on the launch, Nishi Sharma, Proprietor, Specs N Shades, said, “We realised that people across Delhi NCR were often travelling far to access high-quality eye care, and Gurugram, being a central location, felt like the right place to bridge this gap. Being the only ZEISS VISION CENTER in the region comes with a great sense of responsibility, and our priority is to create a trusted destination where the community can access high-quality care for their visual health. We see this as a meaningful opportunity to bring advanced eye care closer to people and provide them with the quality and care they deserve.”
Rohan Paul, Business Head – India and Neighboring Markets, Vision Care, ZEISS India, said, “At ZEISS India, we are committed to working with partners who share our vision of making high-quality eye care more accessible through technology and personalized consultation. With Specs N Shades, we are pleased to support the launch of Delhi NCR’s first ZEISS VISION CENTER in Gurugram, bringing advanced German optical technology and precision-driven vision care closer to consumers. This launch is an important step in expanding access to comprehensive vision care in key growth markets, while enabling our partners to build stronger and more customer-centric optical businesses.”
The ZEISS VISION CENTER by Specs N Shades brings together an extensive portfolio of ZEISS lenses with a curated selection of premium eyewear brands, creating a distinctive destination for customers seeking comprehensive eye care in Gurugram. The center is designed to bring together technological innovation and personalized consultation, helping customers find solutions that align with their visual requirements and everyday lifestyles.
The lens portfolio available at the center includes ZEISS ClearMind lenses, designed to help reduce cognitive load; ZEISS DuraVision Gold UV lenses, offering enhanced durability and UV protection; ZEISS MyoCare lenses, designed to support effective myopia management in children; and ZEISS SmartLife lenses, tailored to meet the visual needs of digitally connected lifestyles. By combining advanced ZEISS technologies and precision craftsmanship with Specs N Shades’ personalized approach to customer service, the center aims to offer a holistic vision care experience focused on visual performance, comfort, and individual needs. The store is now open for customers to visit for eye tests and personalized vision solutions under the Specs N Shades brand.
The ZEISS VISION CENTER by Specs N Shades brings together an extensive portfolio of ZEISS lenses with a curated selection of premium eyewear brands, creating a distinctive destination for customers seeking comprehensive eye care in Gurugram. The center is designed to bring together technological innovation and personalized consultation, helping customers find solutions that align with their visual requirements and everyday lifestyles.
The lens portfolio available at the center includes ZEISS ClearMind lenses, designed to help reduce cognitive load; ZEISS DuraVision Gold UV lenses, offering enhanced durability and UV protection; ZEISS MyoCare lenses, designed to support effective myopia management in children; and ZEISS SmartLife lenses, tailored to meet the visual needs of digitally connected lifestyles. By combining advanced ZEISS technologies and precision craftsmanship with Specs N Shades’ personalized approach to customer service, the center aims to offer a holistic vision care experience focused on visual performance, comfort, and individual needs. The store is now open for customers to visit for eye tests and personalized vision solutions under the Specs N Shades brand.
According to IMARC, the India eyewear market size increased from USD 11.09 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 20.86 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.66% during 2026-2034. Some of the key eyewear retail brand in India are: Hashtag Eyewears, Ray-Ban, Titan Eye+, John Jacobs, IDEE Eyewear, Fastrack, Lenskart, Tommy Hilfiger etc.
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. With around 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally with over 400 vision center locations in almost 50 countries. It had around 30 production sites, 60 sales and service companies, and 27 research and development facilities. Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.
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Healthcare diagnostics company Thyrocare Technologies reported a strong first quarter for FY27, with its expanding franchise and partner network emerging as the primary driver of revenue and profitability. The company posted 24 percent year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue to ₹240.02 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) rose 34 percent to ₹51.33 crore, reflecting the strength of its asset-light, franchise-led business model.
The company attributed its performance largely to its pathology business, where its extensive franchise network continued to deliver higher volumes across the country. Revenue generated through franchise partners grew 27 percent year-on-year, while the partnership business recorded 26 percent growth, highlighting the increasing contribution of Thyrocare's expanding network of collection centres and diagnostic partners.
The franchise-led expansion also translated into higher testing volumes. During the April-June quarter, Thyrocare processed 55.2 million diagnostic tests, a 28 percent increase over the same period last year, reinforcing its position as one of India's largest diagnostic service providers by volume.
Unlike traditional diagnostic chains that rely heavily on company-owned collection centres, Thyrocare has built its growth around an asset-light franchise ecosystem, enabling entrepreneurs and local diagnostic partners to operate collection centres while leveraging the company's centralised laboratories, technology infrastructure and nationwide logistics network. This model has allowed the company to scale rapidly across metros as well as Tier II and Tier III markets without significant capital expenditure.
Rahul Guha, Managing Director & CEO, Thyrocare Technologies, said, "Thyrocare reported a strong performance this quarter, driven by continued focus on operational efficiency, network expansion, and value-driven diagnostics. During the period, we also strengthened our specialty portfolio with the addition of allergy testing and entry into genomics through the launch of NIPT, with a phased expansion of the test menu underway. Thyrocare continues to expand its reach in underserved regions and scale its franchise and partner network, while remaining committed to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare services across India."
Alongside network expansion, Thyrocare entered the specialty diagnostics segment during the quarter with the launch of allergy testing and genomics services, including Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT). The addition of high-value diagnostic services is expected to create new revenue opportunities for franchise partners while strengthening the company's overall service portfolio.
As preventive healthcare adoption continues to rise, Thyrocare remains focused on expanding its franchise ecosystem into underserved markets. The company's latest quarterly performance demonstrates how its franchise-led model is not only driving higher revenues and profitability but also enabling wider access to quality diagnostics across India
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Juna Mahal has strengthened its luxury hospitality offerings with the launch of The Spa at Juna Mahal in Ranthambore, reflecting the growing demand for wellness-driven experiences within India’s premium leisure travel sector. The newly introduced wellness facility has been developed as part of the property’s broader strategy to enhance its positioning in experiential and wellness-focused hospitality.
Set against the natural surroundings of Ranthambore, the spa has been designed to combine holistic wellness therapies, nature-inspired experiences, and traditional Rajasthan-influenced healing practices within a luxury resort environment. The concept aligns with the increasing preference among modern travellers for slower, experience-led vacations centered around relaxation, restoration, and immersive cultural experiences.
The Spa at Juna Mahal features three therapy rooms, including an exclusive couple spa suite, along with dedicated spaces for foot massages, manicures, and pedicure treatments. Additional wellness rooms have also been incorporated to accommodate specialized therapies and holistic treatment programs tailored for luxury leisure guests.
Drawing inspiration from Rajasthan’s royal wellness traditions, the spa introduces signature experiences such as the Kansa Thali Ritual Corner, Open-Air Champi Experiences, and Royal Bath Rituals. These offerings have been curated to create a distinctive wellness journey rooted in regional heritage and traditional healing techniques.
The wellness centre also includes specially designed programs like Mindful Nourishment, which combines therapeutic treatments with wellness-focused cuisine, and Afternoon Leisure Poolside Peace, an experience pairing light refreshments with relaxing head and foot massage therapies.
Commenting on the launch, Soumik Roy, General Manager at Juna Mahal, Ranthambore, said the vision behind the new wellness facility was to create an integrated hospitality experience where wellness, nature, and heritage-driven stays come together for travellers seeking restorative and meaningful escapes.
The launch of The Spa at Juna Mahal also highlights a larger trend within the hospitality industry, where luxury resorts and wildlife destinations are increasingly investing in wellness infrastructure to diversify guest experiences beyond traditional accommodation and safari tourism.
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