| | OCTOBER 20239designs but the customers gave them innovative ideas of how the same table chair combo can be used differently for different purpose.The main motive of the company is to create unique product for every unique person because according to them creativity is not just for a few people but for everyone who can think uniquely. In the last year November reliance industries limited took over the company in exchange for 182 crores with 96 percent of majority stake in the company.3. HomeLane:It is India's fastest growing tech-enabled home interiors brand, providing end-to-end interior services to home owners in a personalized, pocket-friendly and predictable manner. It is one of the finest companies which provides top-notch style of home renovations and interior designs across the country. It was founded by Srikanth B Iyer who is the acting Chief Executive Officer and Tanuj Choudhry who is the Chief Operating Officer. The company possesses more than 45 experience centers 100+ product vendors, 6+ manufacturing partners and 2000+ employees working across twelve major cities of India including Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi-NCR.Over the past eight years, they have been a part of this precious journey of helping thousands of homeowners to decorate their dream homes from choosing the right designer and fitting the designs with their space to executing the furniture in the most seamless and cost-effective way. Their work which reflects chic and sophisticated style of craftmanship is a perfect combination of faultless finishes and exotic materials. They were voted as the best brand in the interiors category by the Economic Times.4. Homecentre:It is one of the premium and trusted brands which has brought smile on millions of people's face who wants their home to look perfect, since its foundation journey in Sharjah, UAE in 1995 by Landmark Group. Presently, they have more than 100 stores across the globe. With their outstanding value, continuous innovation and exceptional customer experience, they have won over the hearts of millions of people. All the outlets of Homecenter, display alluring and impressive range of furniture, modular furniture, home furnishings, home accessories, bed and bath products and kitchenware. Its wide spectrum of homeware, furniture and kitchenware enhance the style of your homes, may it be traditional or modern or fusion of both.5. IKEA: A Swedish multinational Netherlands based conglomerate that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, (DIY) kitchen appliances, decoration, crockery, home accessories, and various other goods and home services. The name IKEA is derived from the name and belongings, like Ingvar Kamprad (the founder's name), Elmtaryd (the farm where the founder grew up), and Agunnaryd (the founder's hometown). IKEA has been the world's largest furniture retailer since 2008.IKEA operates 460 stores in 62 markets across the world with FY22 retail sales reaching 44.6 billion. Their value chain includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales, and it begins and ends with the customers. It claims to use 99.5 percent recycled or FSC-certified wood for their furniture and other home decor products.6. Pepperfry:India's one of the most pioneer and prominent e-commerce marketplace for furniture and home decor items. The company is blissful result of long hours of labour and perseverance of two friends Ambareesh Murty (CEO) and Ashish Shah (COO). Recently after the sudden death of Ambareesh, the committee has chosen Ashish as the CEO. The company has redefined the home decor and furnishing industry by using advanced technology and attached virtual catalogue, an extensive in-house supply chain, and a large omnichannel footprint covering more than 100 cities in India. Till 2021, they are possessing 100+ studios, across 500 cities, offering services to 9 million happy customers. According to the Economic Times, around 80-85 percent of the company's business is occupied by the solid wood furniture category which also serves them revenue of Rs.500 crore per annum.7. Livspace:This company was started by two college friends, Anuj Srivastava and Ramakant Sharma in 2014 in Bangalore. Very soon, in 2015, they were recognized as the `Innovative Start-up of the Year by Entrepreneur. In 2019, they were honored with `India's most admired home interiors brand' by White Page International. In 2020, they have started their
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