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05 Feb

Smart Earners, Smart Debt: Why smart earners are borrowing even when they don’t have to

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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…

05 Feb

As hiring gets tougher in India, 71% of recruiters are turning to AI to find ‘hidden talent’: LinkedIn

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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…

05 Feb

South Africa calls on Kolkata to experience its world-class MICE and leisure landscape: Explore, engage, experience

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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…

05 Feb

Shiv Nadar Foundation launches National Inter-College ICONIQ Quizverse Challenge

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Shiv Nadar Foundation (SNF) has announced the launch of the ICONIQ Quizverse Challenge, a pan-India inter-college quiz competition aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students, with the objective of promoting curiosity, critical thinking, and a culture of learning across campuses. The national-level initiative is open to students above 18 years of age and has been envisioned as an annual platform that brings together learners from diverse disciplines and institutions. The competition will follow a hybrid format, beginning with online qualifiers and moving to City Rounds and Zonal Finals in Delhi NCR, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata, before culminating in a National Final.…

04 Feb

Across India’s North East, Tinder brings dating into the heart of everyday social moments

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Dating app Tinder has rolled out a series of culture-led activations across India’s North East, using music, festivals, sports and everyday social spaces to encourage more natural connections among young singles. The initiative, held across locations including Guwahati, Shillong and Ziro Valley, reflects shifting dating trends in India, where nearly one in three young singles say shared interests play a key role in forming connections. Tinder said its recent on-ground efforts focused on bringing dating conversations closer to the interests people already care about, both online and offline. Music emerged as a key connector, with Tinder integrating playful ice-breaker moments…

04 Feb

Classic Legends opens Advanced National Training Centre at Pithampur plant

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Classic Legends on Thursday inaugurated its Advanced National Training Centre at its Pithampur manufacturing facility in Indore, marking a significant step towards strengthening technical capability and service excellence across its dealer network. The new National Training Centre has been strategically developed to deliver advanced, hands-on and skill-oriented technical training, with a strong focus on real-world diagnostics, precision repair practices and structured skill development. The facility is aimed at supporting technicians and service professionals across dealerships, playing a key role in standardising service quality and enhancing aftersales performance. Speaking at the inauguration, Anupam Thareja, Co-founder of Classic Legends, said the centre…

04 Feb

Kolkata Gets a Taste of Luxury with Longitude 77 Launch

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Pernod Ricard India has strengthened its premium whisky play with the launch of its award-winning Indian single malt, Longitude 77, in the Kolkata market. The brand was unveiled at an exclusive industry-facing event at ITC Sonar, signalling growing confidence in eastern India’s premium spirits consumption. Longitude 77 enters Kolkata backed by strong global credentials, having secured Gold medals at the London Spirits Competition, The Global Spirit Masters by The Spirits Business and Monde Selection, along with a Bronze at The International Wine & Spirits Competition. Crafted by the master whisky makers behind Chivas, Glenlivet and Jameson, the brand draws on…

03 Feb

INDIAWOOD 2026 signals strong growth outlook for India’s woodworking and furniture manufacturing market

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INDIAWOOD 2026 is poised to underline the accelerating growth trajectory of India’s woodworking and furniture manufacturing market, with the 26th edition scheduled from February 26 to March 2 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru. Organised by NürnbergMesse India and supported by EUMABOIS, the exhibition is expected to be the largest in its history. Market indicators point to rising global confidence, with over 1,000 brands from more than 50 countries confirmed to participate. Visitor footfall is projected to exceed 90,000 industry professionals, while exhibition space has expanded to 85,000 square metres, reflecting 15 per cent growth over the previous edition.…

03 Feb

Budget 2026–27 recasts education as economic engine, opens new growth path for edtech

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The Union Budget 2026–27 has repositioned education as a central pillar of India’s economic and workforce strategy, with a sharp focus on employability, artificial intelligence (AI) integration and industry-aligned skills. The budget’s thrust on linking education more closely with jobs, entrepreneurship and services-led growth signals a shift toward outcome-driven learning aligned with evolving talent needs. Commenting on the policy direction, Arjun Nair, Co-founder of Great Learning, said the emphasis on embedding AI across learning systems, expanding higher-education capacity around industrial corridors and encouraging modular, industry-designed programmes would meaningfully strengthen India’s talent pipeline. He noted that aligning education with careers and…

03 Feb

Union Budget FY27 reinforces agriculture’s role as a growth driver: Kotak Mahindra Bank

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Commenting on the Union Budget FY27, Pinakin Simaria, Head – Agri Business Group, Kotak Mahindra Bank, said the Budget marks a clear long-term shift in policy stance by combining innovation, investment-led growth and climate resilience within a single framework. Simaria said the Budget continues to prioritise small and marginal farmers (SMFs) through the “Third–Kartavya Framework”, with a strong focus on productivity enhancement and entrepreneurship. He noted that agriculture is increasingly being positioned as a “credible engine of economic growth”, supported by a sectoral growth rate of 4.45 per cent during FY16–FY25, the highest witnessed in recent decades. He highlighted the…