FORMATIO Private & Confidential – Not for Circulation (The Information Memorandum is neither a Prospectus nor Statement in Lieu of Prospectus) Dated: April 23, 2014 (This is a Disclosure Document prepared in conformity with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008 issued vide circular no. LAD‐NRO/GN/2008/13/127878 dated June 06, 2008 and Securities & Exchange Board of India (Issue & Listing of Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2012)) TALWALKARS BETTER VALUE FITNESS LTD. Registered / Corporate Office : 801‐813, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026 Contact Person : Ms. Avanti Sankav Telephone : 022‐66126300 (324) Fax : 022‐66126363 E‐Mail : [email protected] PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF SECURED, REDEEMABLE, NON‐CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES OF RS. 10,00,000/‐ EACH FOR TOTAL FACE VALUE OF RS. 25 CRORES Rating “AA‐” BY CARE LIMITED GENERAL RISK For taking an investment decision, investors must rely on their own examination of the issue, the disclosure document and the risk involved. The Securities have not been recommended or approved by SEBI nor does SEBI guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of this disclosure document. ISSUER’S ABSOLUTE RESPONSIBILITY The Issuer, having made all reasonable inquiries, accepts responsibility for, and confirms that this Disclosure Document contains all information with regard to the Issuer and the Issue, which is material in the context of the Issue, that the information contained in this Disclosure Document is true and correct in all material respects and is not misleading in any material respect, that the opinions and intentions expressed herein are honestly held and that there are no other facts, the omission of which makes this document as a whole or any of such information or the expression of any such opinions or intentions misleading in any material respect. CREDIT RATING ‘CARE AA‐’ by Credit Analysis and Research Ltd. (CARE). This rating indicates high safety and issuer’s capacity for timely servicing of debt obligations. The rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and investors should take their own decision. The rating may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency and each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating. The ratings obtained are subject to revision at any point of time in the future. The rating agency has the right to suspend, withdraw the rating at any time on the basis of new information etc. LISTING The Secured Redeemable Non‐Convertible Debentures are proposed to be listed on the Whole Sale Debt Market Segment of the BSE Limited (‘BSE’). DEBENTURE TRUSTEE REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT Axis Trustee Services Limited Link Intime India Private Ltd 2nd Floor, Axis House, C‐13, Pannalal Silk Mills Compound L.B.S Marg Bombay Dyeing Mills Compound, Bhandup (West) Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Mumbai – 400 078 Worli, Mumbai 400 025 Tel No.: (022) 25946970 Tel No:‐ 022 – 24252525 Fax No.: (022) 2596 2691 Fax No:‐ 022 –24254200 ISSUE OPEN FROM 23rd April, 2014 TO 25th April, 2014 Deemed date of Allotment : 25th April, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX TITLE Page No. I. DEFINITIONS/ ABBREVIATIONS 3 II. DISCLAIMER 4 III. NAME AND ADDRESS OF REGISTERED/ HEAD OFFICE OF THE ISSUER 6 IV. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE ISSUER 7 V. BRIEF SUMMARY OF BUSINESS/ ACTIVITIES OF ISSUER AND ITS LINE OF BUSINESS 8 BRIEF HISTORY OF ISSUER SINCE INCORPORATION, DETAILS OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING 13 VI ANY REORGANIZATION, RECONSTRUCTION OR AMALGAMATION, CHANGES IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE, (AUTHORIZED, ISSUED AND SUBSCRIBED) AND BORROWINGS VII. SUMMARY TERM SHEET 31 TERMS OF OFFER (DETAILS OF DEBT SECURITIES PROPOSED TO BE ISSUED, MODE OF 33 ISSUANCE, ISSUE SIZE, UTILIZATION OF ISSUE PROCEEDS, STOCK EXCHANGES WHERE VIII. SECURITIES ARE PROPOSED TO BE LISTED, REDEMPTION AMOUNT, PERIOD OF MATURITY, YIELD ON REDEMPTION, DISCOUNT AT WHICH OFFER IS MADE AND EFFECTIVE YIELD FOR INVESTOR) IX. CREDIT RATING & RATIONALE THEREOF 44 X. NAME OF DEBENTURE TRUSTEE 44 XI. STOCK EXCHANGE WHERE SECURITIES ARE PROPOSED TO BE LISTED 44 DETAILS OF OTHER BORROWINGS (DETAILS DEBT SECURITIES ISSUED IN THE PAST, 45 PARTICULARS OF DEBT SECURITIES ISSUED FOR CONSIDERATION OTHER THAN CASH OR XII. AT A PREMIUM OR DISCOUNT OR IN PURSUANCE OF AN OPTION, HIGHEST TEN HOLDERS OF EACH CLASS OR KIND OF SECURITIES, DEBT EQUITY RATIO) XIII. SERVICING BEHAVIOR ON EXISTING DEBT SECURITIES AND OTHER BORROWINGS 47 XIV. UNDERTAKING REGARDING COMMON FORM OF TRANSFER 47 XV. MATERIAL EVENT, DEVELOPMENT OR CHANGE AT THE TIME OF ISSUE 47 XVI. PERMISSION / CONSENT FROM PRIOR CREDITORS 47 MATERIAL CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS INVOLVING FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE 47 XVII. ISSUER XVIII. DECLARATION 48 XIX. ANNEXURES A. CREDIT RATING LETTER FROM CARE 49 B. RATING RATIONALE FROM CARE 52 C. CONSENT LETTER FROM AXIS TRUSTEE SERVICES LTD 63 D. APPLICATION FORM 64 E. INSTRUCTIONS 66 Page 2 I. DEFINITIONS/ ABBREVIATIONS Act The Companies Act, 1956 as amended from time to time till date Application Form The form in terms of which the investors shall apply for the Secured Taxable Redeemable Non‐Convertible Debentures of the Company. Board Board of Directors of Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Ltd. Bondholder(s) The holder(s) of the NCDs BSE Bombay Stock Exchange NCDs Secured Taxable Redeemable Non‐Convertible NCDs issued under the terms of this Disclosure Document CBDT Central Board of Direct Taxes CDSL Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. Debt Securities Non‐Convertible debt securities which create or acknowledge indebtedness and include debenture, NCDs and such other securities of the Issuer, whether constituting a charge on the assets of the Issuer or not, but excludes security receipts and securitized debt instruments DDA Deemed Date of Allotment EPS Earnings Per Share FIs Financial Institutions FIIs Foreign Institutional Investors FY Financial Year GOI Government of India Issuer Company/ Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Ltd., a company incorporated under the Companies Act, the Company/ 1956 and having its Registered Office at 801‐813, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai TBVFL Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026 IT Act Income Tax Act, 1961 as amended from time to time till date IST Indian Standard Time (Greenwich Mean Time + 0530 hours) Lead Arranger Centrum Capital Limited MFs Mutual Funds NCDs Secured Taxable Redeemable Non‐Convertible Debentures NRIs Non Resident Indians NSDL National Securities Depository Ltd. OCBs Overseas Corporate Bodies Offer / Issue Private Placement of NCDs of TBVFL in terms of this Disclosure Document The Disclosure Document dated April 23, 2014 for issue of Secured, Taxable, Disclosure Redeemable, Non‐Convertible Debentures of Rs. 10,00,000/‐ each for total face value of Document Rs. 25 crores to be issued by Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Ltd RBI Reserve Bank of India Registrars to the Link Intime India Private Ltd issue RTGS Real Time Gross Settlement SEBI Securities and Exchange Board of India SEBI Act Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, as amended from time to time SEBI Regulations Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008 issued vide Circular No. LAD‐NRO/GN/2008/13/127878 dated June 06, 2008 and Securities & Exchange Board of India (Issue & Listing of Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2012) Trustee for the Axis Trustee Services Limited Bondholders YTM Yield to Maturity Page 3 II. DISCLAIMER GENERAL DISCLAIMER This Disclosure Document is neither a Prospectus nor a Statement in Lieu of Prospectus and is prepared in accordance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008 issued vide Circular No. LAD‐NRO/GN/2008/13/127878 dated June 06, 2008 and Securities & Exchange Board of India (Issue & Listing of Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2012). This document does not constitute an offer to the public generally to subscribe for or otherwise acquire the NCDs to be issued by Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Ltd (the “Issuer”/ “TBVFL”). The document is for the exclusive use of the Institutions to whom it is delivered and it should not be circulated or distributed to third party(ies). TBVFL certifies that the disclosures made in this document are generally adequate and are in conformity with the captioned SEBI Regulations. This requirement is to facilitate investors to take an informed decision for making investment in the proposed Issue. This Issue is being made strictly on a private placement basis and nothing in this Disclosure Document shall constitute and/or deem to constitute an offer or an invitation to an offer to the Indian public or any section thereof to subscribe for or otherwise acquire the NCDs. This Disclosure Document should not be construed to be a prospectus or a statement in lieu of prospectus under the Companies Act. This Disclosure Document and the contents hereof are restricted for only the intended recipient(s) who have been addressed directly and specifically through a communication by the Issuer and only such recipients are eligible to apply for the NCDs. All investors are required to comply with the relevant regulations/guidelines applicable to them for investing in this Issue. Therefore, as per the applicable provisions, a copy of this Disclosure Document has not been filed or submitted to the SEBI for its review and/or approval. Further, since this Issue is being made on a private placement basis, the provisions of Section 60 of the Companies Act shall not be applicable and accordingly, a copy of this Disclosure Document has not been filed with the RoC or the SEBI. DISCLAIMER OF THE SECURITIES & EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA This Disclosure Document has not been filed with Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The Securities have not been recommended or approved by SEBI nor does SEBI guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of this document. It is to be distinctly understood that this document should not, in any way, be deemed or construed that the same has been cleared or vetted by SEBI. SEBI does not take any responsibility either for the financial soundness of any scheme or the project for which the Issue is proposed to be made, or for the correctness of the statements made or opinions expressed in this document. The issue of NCDs being made on private placement basis, filing of this document is not required with SEBI, however SEBI reserves the right to take up at any point of time, with the Issuer, any irregularities or lapses in this document. DISCLAIMER OF THE LEAD ARRANGER It is advised that the Issuer has exercised self due‐diligence to ensure complete compliance of prescribed disclosure norms etc in this Disclosure Document. The role of the Lead Arrangers in the assignment is confined to marketing and placement of the NCDs on the basis of this Disclosure Document as prepared by the Issuer. The Lead Arrangers has neither scrutinized/ vetted nor have they done any due‐diligence for verification of the contents of this Disclosure Document. The Lead Arrangers shall use this document for the purpose of soliciting subscription from qualified institutional investors in the NCDs to be issued by the Issuer on private placement basis It is to be distinctly understood that the aforesaid use of this document by the Lead Arrangers should not in any way be deemed or construed that the document has been prepared, cleared, approved or vetted by the Lead Arrangers; nor do they in any manner warrant, certify or endorse the correctness or completeness of any of the contents of this document; nor do they take responsibility for the financial or other soundness of this Issuer, its promoters or its management. The Lead Arrangers or any of its directors, employees, affiliates or representatives do not accept any responsibility and/or liability for any loss or damage arising of whatever nature and extent in connection with the use of any of the information contained in this document. DISCLAIMER OF THE ISSUER Page 4 The Issuer certifies that the disclosures made in this Disclosure Document are generally adequate and in conformity with the SEBI/ RBI regulations and directions. Further, the Issuer accepts no responsibility for statements made otherwise than in this Disclosure Document or any other material issued by or at the instance of the Issuer and anyone placing reliance on any source of information other than this Disclosure Document would be doing so at his own risk. Further, the Issuer and its directors have not been prohibited from accessing the capital market under any order or directions passed by SEBI. DISCLAIMER OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE As required, a copy of this Disclosure Document has been submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)for hosting the same on its website. It is to be distinctly understood that such submission of the document with BSE or hosting the same on its website should not in any way be deemed or construed that the document has been cleared or approved by BSE; nor does it in any manner warrant, certify or endorse the correctness or completeness of any of the contents of this document; nor does it warrant that this Issuer’s securities will be listed or continue to be listed on the Exchange; nor does it take responsibility for the financial or other soundness of this Issuer, its promoters, its management or any scheme or project of the Issuer. Every person who desires to apply for or otherwise acquire any securities of this Issuer may do so pursuant to independent inquiry, investigation and analysis and shall not have any claim against the Exchange whatsoever by reason of any loss which may be suffered by such person consequent to or in connection with such subscription/ acquisition whether by reason of anything stated or omitted to be stated herein or any other reason whatsoever. Page 5 III. NAME AND ADDRESS OF REGISTERED/ HEAD OFFICE OF THE ISSUER Name of the Issuer : Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Ltd. Registered Office : 801‐813, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026 Tel. No. : +91‐022‐66126300 (324) Fax No. : +91‐022‐66126363 E‐mail : [email protected] Website : www.talwalkars.net Compliance Officer of the issuer : Ms. Avanti Sankav Chief Financial Officer of the Issuer : Mr. Anant Gawande Auditors of the issuer : M. K. Dandeker & Co., Chartered Accountants. (Since Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 12th August, 2012, earlier Statutory Auditors ‐ Saraf Gurkar & Associates, Chartered Accountants.) Arrangers of the Issue : Centrum Capital Limited Centrum House, Vidya Nagari Marg, Near Mumbai University, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 098 Tel no : (022)42159841 Fax No : (022) 42159633 Contact Person : Gaurav Bhandari Email : [email protected] Trustee of the issue : Axis Trustee Services Limited 2nd Floor, Axis House, Bombay Dyeing Mills Compound, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Mumbai ‐ 400 025 Tel: 022‐24252525 ; Fax:022‐24254200 Contact Person : Mr Neelesh Baheti Email : [email protected] Registrar of the issue : Link Intime India Private Limited C‐13, Pannalal Silk Mills Compound LBS Marg, Bhandup (West), Mumbai ‐ 400 078 Tel No:‐ 022 – 25963838 Fax No:‐ 022 ‐ 2594 6979 Contact Person : Mr Ganesh Jadhav Email : [email protected] Credit Rating Agency of the issue : Credit Analysis & Research Ltd. 4th Floor, Godrej Coliseum, Somaiya Hospital Road, Off Eastern Express Highway, Sion (East), Mumbai – 400 022 Tel No:‐ 022 – 67543429 ; Fax No:‐ 022 – 67543457 Email: [email protected] Contact Person : Ms Rashmi Narvankar Page 6 IV. NAME & ADDRESSES OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE ISSUER The composition of the Board of Directors of the TBVFL as on date of this Disclosure Document is as under: Sr. Name Designation Address No. 1. Mr. Madhukar Vishnu Executive Chairman C‐37/40, Pandurang Society, Dr. A. B. Nair Road, Talwalkar Juhu, Mumbai 400 049. Mr. Prashant Sudhakar Managing Director & 26, Sheesh Mahal, D’Monte Park Road, 2. Talwalkar CEO Bandra (West), Mumbai 400 050. 3. Mr. Vinayak Ratnakar Whole‐time Director E‐6, Prathamesh CHS, Twin Tower Lane, Gawande Off. Veer Savarkar Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400 025. 4. Mr. Girish Madhukar Whole‐time Director D‐22, New Juhu, Park Co‐operative Housing Talwalkar Society, 3rd floor, Opp. ISKON Temple, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049. 5. Mr. Harsha Ramdas Whole‐time Director N‐5, Prathamesh CHS, Off. Veer Savarkar Road, Bhatkal Prabhadevi, Mumbai‐ 400 025. 6. Mr. Anant Ratnakar Whole‐time Director A/173, Twin Tower, Twin Tower Lane, Off. Veer Gawande & CFO Savarkar Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai‐ 400 025, Maharashtra 7. Mr. Manohar Gopal Bhide Independent Director A/5, Bageshree, Shankar GhanekarMarg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai‐ 400 025. 8. Mr. Raman Hirji Maroo Independent Director 21/A, Woodland, 67 Dr. G. DeshmukhMarg, Mumbai 400 026. 9. Mr. Mohan Motiram Independent Director 12, Makani Manor, Peddar Road, Jayakar Mumbai‐ 400 026. 10 Dr. Avinash Achyut Phadke Independent Director A‐Flat No. 41, 4th Floor, The Shrieesh CHS, 187, V.S. Marg, Mahim, Mumbai – 400016. 11 Mr. Abhijeet Rajaram Patil Independent Director 3rd Floor, 214, Sweet Home, L.J Road, Mahim (West), Mumbai 400 016. 12 Mr. Dinesh Kishanrao Independent Director P‐11, 5 Buena Vista, General Jagannath Afzulpurkar BhosaleMarg, Mumbai – 400021. Changes in the Management of the Company in last three Years Reason for change in the Directorship: Resignation Reason for change in the Directorship: Appointment Name of the Director resigning: Mr. Glenn Saldanha Name of the Director appointed: Mr. Dinesh Afzulpurkar Designation of the Director: Independent Director Designation of the Director: Independent Director Date of Resignation: 22nd November, 2011. Date of Appointment: 19th May, 2012. Page 7 V. BRIEF SUMMARY OF BUSINESS/ ACTIVITIES OF THE ISSUER AND ITS LINE OF BUSINESS Indian Wellness Industry In India, wellness is a concept which has been in vogue since ancient times. Traditional medicinal and health practices like Ayurveda and Yoga have propounded the concept of mental and bodily wellness. Most of the ancient wellness concepts have largely focused on the basic needs of an individual within the need hierarchy, namely a focus on health, nutrition and relaxation. With the progress of time, wellness as a concept has taken up a multi‐dimensional definition, encompassing the individual’s desire for social acceptance, exclusivity and collective welfare. Chiefly influenced by changes in society and in the lifestyles of individuals, this change has also been accelerated by extraneous factors like globalization and a great awareness of the need for wellness among individuals. The Indian wellness industry is divided into the following segments: Beauty services and cosmetic products – Salons and beauty centers, Cosmetic treatments (invasive and non‐invasive) Fitness Centers – Gyms, Health Clubs and Slimming centers Nutrition – Health and wellness foods, Organic food etc. Alternate therapy ‐ Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy etc. Rejuvenation – Spas, Foot reflexology etc. Indian Fitness Market The fitness and slimming market in India is ` 60 billion of which, 50% is the fitness services sector. The fitness services sector in India continues to be fragmented with a large number of players. Most leading fitness chains have grown aggressively and have doubled their number of centers. Expansion has been mostly driven by entry into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and towns. In order to attract new customers and retain interest levels, organized fitness service providers are looking beyond plain‐ vanilla services and adding new service offerings like pilates, spinning, and power yoga to boost revenues. Presently, the fitness industry is in its nascent stages. The industry is very fragmented with majority of the market being dominated by a large number of mom‐and‐pop gyms. Every club offers similar basic gym facilities and there is complete lack of product differentiation. The market also appears to have a shortage of talent, since qualified personal trainers, nutrition consultants and professional managers are scarce, which also contributes to the lack of differentiation. This high degree of fragmentation, lack of product differentiation, and customer price sensitivity result in prevalent price competition and low margins. Yet, on the other hand, awareness about fitness and a healthy lifestyle is growing; along with higher disposable incomes and a growing young population. This is largely under penetrated market with less than 5% penetration of the urban population. Organized players focus on below the line marketing to increase awareness about fitness among consumers. Source: PWC FICCI Wellness Report, September 2011; PWC FICCI Winds of change, August 2012, PWC FICCI Imperatives for growth August 2013 Growth Drivers for Fitness Industry in India: Change in demographic profile India has a population of around a billion which is growing at a rate of about 1.7%. In general, more people between the ages of 18‐54 exercise. However, in India age group 20‐44 can be mainly identified as prime market for fitness clubs. The proportion of people in the age group of 20‐44 is projected to go up. The rising youth population becomes the prime users of the health clubs in India. Increase in young and working population coupled with increase in disposable income will have a positive effect on the industry with larger number of people enrolling for health related services and products. The desire to be fit, backed by increase in disposable income, will create more demand for niche fitness services like personal training, massage, spinning, aerobics etc. Page 8 Indian youth (in the age group 15 to 34 years) comprises over 34% of the total population. This is expected to cross over 400mn by 2015 and forms the core target group for wellness products and services. Source: PWC FICCI Wellness Report, September 2011 Increasing incidence of lifestyle diseases Significant changes in lifestyle related to lack of physical activity and increased consumption of fast foods among both affluent and working class population has led to the greater need for healthy lifestyles through sports, fitness centers and counseling on dietary habits. According to International Diabetic Federation (IDF)’s latest report released at the 20th annual World Diabetes Congress in Oct 2009, India leads the world in the number of people suffering from diabetes and by 2030 nearly 9 per cent of the country's population is likely to be affected from the disease. About 50.8 million people are now suffering from the looming epidemic of diabetes, followed by China with 43.2 million. IDF estimates that Type 2 diabetes constitutes about 85% to 95% of all diabetes cases in developed countries and accounts for an even higher percentage in developing countries. There is a huge emphasis on regular exercise to prevent obesity and diabetes. IDF estimates that up to 80% of type 2 diabetes is preventable by adopting a healthy diet and increased physical activity. As per PWC FICCI Wellness Report the incidence of coronary heart disease in India by 2015 is expected to rise by 46% as compared to 2010 while cases for diabetes is expected to grow 32% as compared to 2010. Health clubs can play a vital role in taking preventive measures towards lifestyle diseases. Source: PWC FICCI Wellness Report, September 2011 Growing realization of a need for healthy lifestyle Awareness in the country on diseases like diabetes is increasing. According to AC Nielsen’s Global Online Consumer Survey findings released in Feb 2009, 54 percent Indian respondents think they have issues with their weight. About 80% people said they exercise at least once a week. Going to a gym is second most preferred option for exercise after walking. Forms of exercise preferred by Indians Frequency of exercise Walking 22% 20% Never 14% 35% Gym 16% 22% 1‐2days a week Yoga/Pilates 36% 3‐6days a week 17% Running/Jogging 18% Daily Others Source:Nielsen survey Feb 2009 Source:Nielsen survey Feb 2009 The findings of the survey are very encouraging. Indians are adopting various actions to reduce their weight. 79 percent respondents plan to exercise more, the second highest percentage for a country globally after New Zealand (86), that is planning to exercise more to lose weight. 69 percent of Indians are changing their diet plans to lose weight. Increased awareness among the masses has opened a huge vista for the industry to expand. The demand for fitness related products and services will increase tremendously with more and more people becoming sensitive towards their health. Page 9 Higher disposable income India’s growing middle‐class is fuelling demand for fitness. Source: PWC FICCI Wellness Report, September 2011 Increase in discretionary spends is positive for the industry. • Rising incomes are resulting in increasing discretionary expenditures. • Aspirational products and services are finding many takers. Source: PWC FICCI Wellness Report, September 2011 This rapid increase in wealth can also be visibly seen in the several posh residential complexes that have emerged in the top few Indian cities like Mumbai, NCR, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Pune. This segment of population provides an upscale market for fitness centers to offer not just the basic gym facility but also advanced value added activities like spas, steam/sauna bath, nutrition centers, aerobics, spinning studios and personal training program. Growing urbanisation is resulting in higher awareness levels. o The urban population constituted 28% of total population in 2001, this is expected to increase to 37% in 2025. o Increasing urbanisation has the dual impact of higher availability and awareness of wellness products as well as higher incidence of stress‐related disorders and lifestyle diseases. o This is driving growth in products and services in the enhancement and curative segments. Source: PWC FICCI Wellness Report, September 2011 The urbanization, industrialization and economic liberalization have led to a rapid rise in the middle and upper class in Indian population. The steep rise in urban population will leave limited scope for open area physical activities leading to a sedentary lifestyle. Along with urbanization there has been regional development with smaller towns becoming mini‐metro of India, which has led to an increased demand for fitness services. 400 377 Urban population in Million 350 300 250 Tier 2, Tier 3 cities offers a huge 187 200 opportunity due to urbanization, rising 150 income and awareness in these cities 90 100 70 30 50 0 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Other Total Urban Urban Source: PWC FICCI Wellness Report, August, 2012 Page 10
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