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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Titan company has invested in which online jewellery retailer
A
Gili
B
Caratlane
C
Nakshatra
D
Tanishq
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In its first major investment in an e-commerce firm, Titan group has acquired majority stake in Tiger Global-backed online jewellery startup CaratLane.

Detailed explanation-2: -No, the designs of each brand are available at their respective stores only. While Titan is a majority stakeholder in CaratLane, CaratLane and Tanishq are independent brands with separate operations.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Titan, the largest brick and mortar jeweller, post acquisition of Carat Lane also becomes the largest online jeweller, ” said Edelweiss in a note. According to media reports, Titan is set to acquire a majority stake (more than 51 per cent) from Carat Lane’s long time investor, Tiger Global, in an all cash deal.

Detailed explanation-4: -CaratLane was founded by Mithun Sacheti and Srinivasa Gopalan with a refreshing and courageous objective – to make beautiful jewellery accessible, affordable and forever wearable.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tanishq is an Indian jewellery brand and a division of Titan Company.

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