Year: 2026

Nexus Select Trust Acquires Diamond Plaza, Kolkata for Rs 347.5 Crore

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India’s only listed retail REIT, Nexus Select Trust, has approved the acquisition of Diamond Plaza Mall in Nagerbazar, North Kolkata, for Rs 347.5 crore. The acquisition will be carried out through its SPV, Nexusmalls Whitefield Private Limited, via a share purchase agreement with Super Diamond Enterprises, post restructuring and separation of unrelated businesses. The asset …

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Daksha 2026: Where Living Crafts Find New Voices

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Banglanatak dot com brings artisans, designers, and thinkers together in a landmark craft celebration at Daga Nikunj, Kolkata Banglanatak dot com is a social enterprise headquartered in Kolkata, working with a mission to foster inclusive and sustainable development using culture-based approaches. Recognised by UN Tourism and featured in the Harvard Business Review, this organisation has …

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Boutiques in Kolkata That Are Redefining Ethnic Fashion — One Drape at a Time

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Kolkata has always had a complicated, passionate relationship with clothing. In a city where a hand-embroidered Kantha stitch is as much a cultural statement as a garment, fashion is never merely functional. The City of Joy is home to a boutique culture that has thrived quietly — not in the blare of mall corridors or …

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Hard Rock Cafe India: End of an Era as Licensing Agreement with JSM Corporation Terminates

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  After over two decades of music, memorabilia, and memorable nights, Hard Rock Cafe’s India chapter is undergoing a significant shift. Florida-based Hard Rock International has formally terminated its franchise agreements with JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd and related entities, covering the right to operate all Hard Rock Cafes and Rock Shops within India. The termination …

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East India Looks Forward to the Kolkata Retail Summit (Organised by RAI): Key Takeaways from the 2025 Edition

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A much-needed platform for Eastern India With limited large-scale retail events in the region, RAI’s Kolkata Summit remains the most-awaited platform where real conversations, real challenges, and real growth stories take centre stage. A powerhouse retail conversation The sessions brought together ground-level insights, sharp perspectives, and authentic experiences that reflect how Eastern India is rapidly …

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