Kaya Clinics in SAARC nations soon

Kaya Skin Clinic, a venture of Marico Industries, has planned to set up shops in SAARC countries like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka while expecting a turnover of over Rs 20 crore (Rs 200 million) during 2004-05.

''We have opened 30 clinics in India and Dubai. We are now planning to open similar clinics in SAARC countries like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka,'' Rakesh Pandey, CEO, Kaya Skin Clinic, said.

The division, which offers scientific skin care services by specialists of international repute, was also planning to increase the number of outlets in India to 50 in near future.

Speaking at the launch of the first clinic in Kolkata, Pandey said the division had clocked a turnover of Rs 5 crore (Rs 50 million) last fiscal and expected Rs 20 crore (Rs 200 million) income this year.

''We have around 40,000 customers in India. We are targeting both men and women in the age group of 16 to 60,'' he said, adding the division was aiming at doubling its turnover every year for next few years.