The company makes cricket bats, most of its hockey gear as well as other products in India. | Photo: Reuters
French sporting goods retailer Decathlon said on Wednesday that it will invest 100 million euros ($111 million) in India over the next five years to expand its store count and manufacturing in what is one of its key markets.
The retailer, which entered India in 2009, sells a host of sports accessories ranging from footballs and yoga mats to bicycles and exercise equipment, cashing in on the growing interest in fitness and an active lifestyle.
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