At Trade Talk, our aim is to dissect industries through specific parameters and gain insight into the perceptions of our guests. Whether you're an industry insider or simply curious about the forces driving the market, our conversations offer valuable insights into what’s shaping the future of each sector we explore.

Join us as we break down key trends and challenges with industry leaders.

Chapters :
00:30 Precap
01:42 Introduction
02:41 History of Haryana handlooms
04:18 Market size and type of players
05:21 Difference between Furnishing and furniture
05:52 Mindset while taking over the family business
07:24 Operational model of Opulent decor
07:44 Year of Inception and How it started.
08:18 Current products and current markets
09:14 Sales channel (D2C, B2B)
09:54 B2G, Gem portal (Government marketplace)
11:21 Positioning in the market
11:48 Scale of the business and growth patterns
13:02 Types of customers and how to operate beyond a limited market.
15:51 Business model for expansion
18:10 Peak months and slower months.
20:13 Zameen!
21:43 Revenue per sq.ft
22:44 Stock turnover ratio
24:02 Selling online
26:14 Emerging cities in Odisha
27:25 Size of team
28:05 Operational hours
28:29 Galle pe baithna kitna zaroori hai?
30:00 What do you see lacking in new startups?
31:40 Importance of communities and networking
33:14 Women participation
34:30 Gig economy in Bhubaneswar.
34:53 Experience with : Marketing agencies
35:48 Experience with : Social media influencers
37:02 Experience with : Standup comedians
37:42 Experience with : Events & Concerts (Emerging industry)
38:09 Experience with : Nightlife (Emerging industry)
40:04 Thoughts on these industries if his children would wanna pursue.
41:36 2nd generation businesses
43:07 Government policies in place
45:43 Brain drain in Odisha