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Nemichand Bamalwa Jewellers (NCB), a nearly four-decade-old jewellery brand known for its transparency and craftsmanship, has announced the launch of its flagship showroom in Guwahati, marking a significant expansion of luxury jewellery retail in the Northeast. The store, located at Ganeshguri on GS Road, will open to the public on February 7, 2026. The showroom was officially unveiled by noted personality Nishita Goswami. With the new outlet, customers in Guwahati and across the Northeast will gain direct access to NCB’s signature collections, including wedding, bridal and party wear jewellery crafted in natural diamonds, gold, jadau and polki designs. NCB is…

Personal loans in India are undergoing a significant shift, moving away from their traditional image as tools meant only for emergencies. Increasingly, borrowers with stable jobs, steady incomes and disciplined investment habits are opting for personal loans to fund a wide range of planned needs from education, healthcare and home upgrades to travel, wellness and lifestyle aspirations. Industry trends indicate that post-Covid, many salaried professionals have reassessed what “investment” truly means. While they have continued systematic investments and long-term savings, there is a growing recognition that health, well-being and quality of life also require timely financial commitment. Rather than redeeming…

India’s hiring market remains buoyant, but recruiters are finding it increasingly difficult to match candidates with roles, according to new research released by LinkedIn on February 3, 2026. The study reveals that 74% of recruiters in India now struggle to find qualified candidates, even as hiring activity is running nearly 40% above pre-pandemic levels. The challenge is being driven by a widening volume-quality gap. More than half of recruiters facing hiring difficulties cited a surge in AI-generated applications, while 47% pointed to persistent shortages of in-demand skills. Nearly 48% said identifying genuine applications amid low-quality or misleading profiles has added…

South African Tourism concluded the fifth edition of its flagship corporate engagement initiative, Corporate Think Tank, with Kolkata as the fourth and final stop of the current four-city series. The event brought together over 25 corporate leaders for discussions focused on business travel trends, collaboration opportunities and destination-led experiences. Designed to deepen engagement with India’s corporate sector, the initiative showcased South Africa’s growing strengths as a destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), alongside leisure travel. Through interactive sessions and destination presentations, the programme highlighted the country’s positioning as a value-driven and experience-rich choice for business events. Kolkata has…