Author: Shruti Joshi

New Delhi [India], August 19: What if a finance student could graduate with more than just CFA exam prep? With the growing need for technical skills along with professional qualifications, Zell Education has introduced a new learning model that combines its CFA course with seven industry-specific certifications to give students a better opportunity to develop stronger technical capabilities before entering the job market. It’s part of a wider trend in finance recruitment. Industry estimates reveal that over 65% of finance employers now look for practical skills and certifications along with academic qualifications while hiring. From financial modelling to valuation and…

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 18: Celebrating over 85 years of legacy, P.C. Chandra Group was showcased by Discovery India through P.C. Chandra – More Than Gold, which premiered on Warner Bros. Discovery, followed by their social media platforms and on P.C. Chandra Jewellers’ YouTube channel. “Founded in 1939 as a jewellery business, P.C. Chandra has evolved over the past eight decades into one of India’s leading diversified business groups, with interests spanning jewellery, chemicals & adhesives, hospitality, software, real estate, plantations, and social greenery. While expanding across industries, the Group has remained steadfast in its commitment to trust, quality,…

Senior Credit and Compliance Analyst from Christchurch, New Zealand, Turns Pageant Journey into a Message of Confidence, Resilience and Self-Belief Christchurch (Canterbury) [New Zealand], August 18: Trupti Kamath, a Senior Credit and Compliance Analyst based in Christchurch, New Zealand, has achieved a remarkable milestone by being crowned the Mrs India Worldwide Elite – Title Winner at GlammonN. Her achievement reflects a journey that beautifully brings together professional excellence, personal determination and a strong desire to inspire women to believe in themselves. For Trupti, the pageant has been more than a title or a moment on stage. It has been an…

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 18: India doesn’t have a complicated relationship with street food. We love it without conditions. We’ll queue for it, drive across town for it, and argue over which stall does it best. What’s complicated is everything around it: an open drain two feet from the tawa, a cart that hasn’t seen a proper clean in a week, nowhere to sit and eat, or an operator struggling to find a legitimate place to park and run a business. At the other extreme is the food court – clean, climate-controlled, and predictable, but often lacking the character…

Lucknow, (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 18: Chandan Healthcare Limited (NSE – CHANDAN), – Chandan Healthcare Limited, one of the leading players in Diagnostic sector having Pan India presence, has announced its unaudited Financial Results for Q1 FY27. Consolidated Key Financial Highlights Q1 FY27 Consolidated Key Financial Highlights (YoY) Total Income of ₹ 82.26 Cr, YoY growth of 19.62% EBITDA of ₹ 20.98 Cr, YoY growth of 42.27% EBITDA Margin of 25.51%, YoY growth of 406 Bps PAT of ₹ 7.50 Cr, YoY growth of 29.51% PAT Margin of 9.11%, YoY growth of 70 Bps EPS of ₹ 2.59, YoY growth…

New Delhi [India], August 18: Elite matchmaking platform Wedknott on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Aurezia Events, a premium wedding planning and design company, marking the company’s entry into India’s wedding services market. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Wedknott has taken a majority equity stake in the company, it said in a statement. Aurezia Events will retain its brand name and expand into the broader weddings and events space, with founder Peres continuing as Co-Founder and Director. India hosts nearly 10 million weddings a year, an economy estimated at US$130 billion (Rs 11 lakh crore) annually, according…

New Delhi [India], August 17: Every industry has leaders who adapt to change, and then there are those who shape it. In India’s textile and apparel sector, Vaibhav Sharma belongs to the latter category. As the Founder and CEO of Konception Designs, he has built a company around a simple yet powerful belief: the future of fashion will belong to businesses that combine innovation, creativity, speed, and sustainability. Unlike traditional entrepreneurs who enter the industry through business alone, Vaibhav’s journey began with a strong technical foundation in textile engineering. Years spent working across international markets exposed him to diverse manufacturing…

India’s preschool franchise segment is seeing growing interest from entrepreneurs who want to enter the education sector through an organised business model. However, choosing the right opportunity requires more than comparing brand names. Investment requirements, location, curriculum quality, training, operational support and the role of the franchise partner all need careful review. A clear evaluation of these factors can help investors make a more informed decision before committing capital. Begin with a Clear View of the Investment Every franchise evaluation should start with the financial requirements. Investors need clarity on the initial setup cost, space requirements, furniture, learning materials and…

New Delhi [India], August 18: Ten years ago, Praneeta Kumar Shringi and Hitesh Nigam founded DesignAnswers with a shared conviction: that design creates its greatest value when it is grounded in strategy. Today, that belief remains at the heart of the independent Gurugram-based firm. DesignAnswers works with organisations at moments of creation, change and growth—helping them define what they stand for, find a distinctive place in the market and translate that thinking into brands and experiences that people recognise, understand and remember. Its practice sits deliberately at the intersection of strategy and design. Brand strategy, positioning and architecture often begin…

Mr. Shaibu Cherian, Director, Paul Merchants Finance Chandigarh [India], August 18: Paul Merchants Finance Private Limited (PMFPL), a diversified NBFC and part of the Paul Merchants Group, has launched its Loan Against Silver product. The launch follows the Reserve Bank of India’s introduction of the Reserve Bank of India (Lending Against Gold and Silver Collateral) Directions, 2025, which formally enabled eligible regulated lenders to accept silver as collateral for loans. The move by the RBI has opened the way for silver to become part of the formal secured lending ecosystem in India. With this launch, PMFPL aims to bring an…