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| title=Om Prakash – Indian Business Executive and International Marketing Professional
| title=Om Prakash – Indian Entrepreneur Building Kiaasa
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| keywords=Om Prakash, Oam Prakassh, Om Prakash Kiaasa, Kiaasa Om, Om Prakash Ris, Om Kiaasa, Om Prakash Retail
| keywords=Om Prakash, Om Prakash Kiaasa, Kiaasa Retail, Rugs In Style Founder, Indian Retail Entrepreneur, Om Prakash Business Leader
| description=Om Prakash is an Indian business executive and entrepreneur, known for his work in international marketing and leadership in the floor covering and retail flooring industry.
| description=Om Prakash is an Indian entrepreneur, building Kiaasa, known for building Kiaasa Retail Ltd., a fast-growing women’s ethnicwear brand in India, and for founding Rugs In Style, a global handmade floor covering export company.
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| title        = Om Prakash [[file:verified.png]]
| title        = Om Prakash [[file:verified.png]]
| image        = Oam Prakassh.jpg
| image        = Oam Prakassh.jpg
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| born         = 3 December
| born = 3 December
| birth_place = Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
| birth_place = Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
| nationality = Indian
| nationality = Indian
| occupation   = Business Owner, Entrepreneur
| occupation = Business Owner, Entrepreneur
| profession   = Strategist, Retail operation, International Marketing Business
| profession = Strategist, Retail operation, International Marketing Business
| residence   = Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
| residence = Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
| education   = MBA, International Business and Marketing
| education = MBA, International Business and Marketing
| yearsactive = 2002–present
| yearsactive = 2002–present
| knownfor     = International marketing, floor covering trade, retail store  
| knownfor = International marketing, floor covering trade, retail store
| oraganization= [http://www.rugsinstyle.com/ Rugs In Style], [http://www.kiaasa.com/ Kiaasa Retail Ltd]
| oraganization= https://rugsinstyle.com/, https://kiaasa.com/
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Om Prakash is a visionary entrepreneur and seasoned business leader with a passion for transforming India's floor covering and textile industry. As the driving force behind Kiaasa, India's fast-fashion affordable women ethnicwear retail brand with over 100+ stores operational Pan-India, he has successfully expanded the company's retail footprint pan-India through innovative marketing strategies and a deep understanding of global retail trends. Under his leadership, Kiaasa has emerged as a benchmark for quality, style, and customer-centricity, redefining the retail experience for customers across India. His  entrepreneur journey began humbly in 2010 with Rugs In Style, a bootstrapped export business specializing in handmade floor coverings, which now exports to over 60 countries worldwide.
 
A true industry leader, Om Prakash continues to inspire and influence the Indian retail sector with his vision, expertise, and passion for excellence.
'''Om Prakash''' is an Indian entrepreneur, building Kiaasa, widely recognized for building '''https://kiaasa.com/.''', a fast-growing women’s ethnicwear retail brand in India. He is also the founder of '''https://rugsinstyle.com/''', a global export company specializing in handmade floor coverings. With over two decades of experience in international trade, retail operations, and brand development, he has played a significant role in expanding Indian design-led businesses across domestic and global markets.
 
==Early Life==
==Early Life==
Om Prakash was born in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. He completed his early schooling in Ranchi before pursuing higher education in management, international trade, and computer science.  
Om Prakash was born in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. He completed his early education in Ranchi, where he developed an interest in business, technology, and global trade from an early age.


==Education==
==Education==
He studied computer science at St. Xavier's College, Ranchi, earning a Bachelor of Science degree between 1998 and 2001. He later completed a postgraduate diploma in business management with a focus on international trade and marketing from Master School of Management between 2001 and 2003.
He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi (1998–2001).
He also obtained a certificate in computer applications and information technology from ELNet-3L, Center for Education Technology, IIT Kharagpur, in 2002.
He later completed a postgraduate diploma in business management with specialization in international trade and marketing from Master School of Management (2001–2003).
In addition, he earned a certification in computer applications and information technology from ELNet-3L, Centre for Education Technology, IIT Kharagpur (2002).


==Career==
==Career==
Om Prakash began his professional career in the export and textile sector. From February 2002 to March 2006, he worked his career as a senior merchandiser in marketing at Sharda Exports, where he was involved in export merchandising and international client coordination.
Since September 2010, he started his entrepreneurship journey by laying foundation of a bootstrapped export business of Rugs In Style Inc., operating in the floor covering and textile segment in the National Capital Region Delhi.


In March 2021, he became the promoter and managing director of Kiaasa, a flooring retail brand headquartered in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Under his leadership, the brand expanded its retail presence across multiple locations, including the development of an extensive store network.
===Early Professional Experience===
Om Prakash began his professional career in the export and textile industry. Between 2002 and 2006, he worked as a senior merchandiser in marketing at Sharda Exports, where he gained hands-on exposure to international client management, export merchandising, and global sourcing operations.
 
===Rugs In Style===
Om Prakash's entrepreneurial journey began with Rugs In Style in 2010, a humble, bootstrapped venture that started from scratch with his partner. With limited resources and no backing, he navigated the challenges of the handmade floor covering industry, gradually building a reputation for quality and reliability. From small beginnings, he expanded Rugs In Style into a global entity, exporting exquisite handmade products to over 60 countries worldwide, marking a remarkable journey of perseverance and growth.
 
===Kiaasa Retail Ltd===
Kiaasa's journey, spearheaded by Om Prakash, took a significant turn in 2021 when he acquired the brand amidst the COVID-19 pandemic's challenging landscape. With the retail sector reeling, it was a daunting task, but he navigated the hurdles, persevering to breathe new life into Kiaasa's vision of democratizing fashion for Indian women. Through strategic innovation and unwavering commitment, he steered the brand forward, overcoming obstacles and capitalizing on opportunities. From its first store, Kiaasa has grown exponentially, touching hearts with its unique blend of tradition and trend. Today, it boasts over 100+ stores across India, redefining retail experiences and empowering modern passionate women to embrace their individuality through fashion.


==Business Interests==
==Business Interests==
His professional expertise includes international marketing, business development, global sourcing, merchandising, export trade, retail operations, and strategic planning, particularly within the floor covering and textile industries.
Om Prakash’s areas of expertise include international marketing, export trade, retail operations, merchandising, global sourcing, and strategic business planning, particularly within the textile, floor covering, and fashion retail industries.


==Skills==
==Skills==
* International marketing
* International marketing and global trade
* Business development
* Retail expansion and brand strategy 
* Export and international trade
* Export merchandising and sourcing
* Flooring and carpet industry
* Business development and negotiation 
* Merchandising and sourcing
* Retail operations and supply chain management 
* Retail and sales management
* Strategic planning and negotiation
 
==Languages==
Om Prakash speaks English and Hindi.


==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==
Om Prakash resides in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Om Prakash resides in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. He continues to be actively involved in scaling Kiaasa Retail Ltd. and guiding long-term growth strategies across his business ventures.


==External Links==
==External Links==
* https://www.linkedin.com/in/connect2om
* LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/connect2om
* https://www.facebook.com/connect2om
* Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/connect2om
* https://rugsinstyle.com/
* https://kiaasa.com/