Blog
Plain answers to the questions our showroom teams hear every day, and a little about who we are.
Documents you need to buy a two-wheeler on a loan
A simple checklist of the papers most lenders ask for when you buy a scooter or motorcycle on EMI, for salaried people, business owners and farmers.
Two-wheelers · · 2 min read
From a tamarind business in Theni to 23 showrooms
How the Balasanka Group grew from a small tamarind business started in Theni in 1966, which still runs today, into two-wheeler, jewellery and watch showrooms across South Tamil Nadu.
Our story · · 2 min read
How often should you get your eyes tested?
A simple guide for adults and children, the signs that mean you or your child may need glasses, and when to see an eye doctor straight away.
Watches and eyewear · · 2 min read
How to check the hallmark on gold and silver jewellery
What the three marks on hallmarked jewellery mean, what 22K916 and 925 stand for, and how to check a HUID number on your phone in under a minute.
Jewellery · · 2 min read
How to prepare for a job interview at a Balasanka showroom
What happens after you apply for a job at our showrooms, what to bring to the interview, and the simple things that make a good first impression.
Careers · · 2 min read
Looking after silver jewellery and pooja items at home
Why silver turns dark, how to clean it safely with things already in your kitchen, and how to store it so it stays bright through the humid months.
Jewellery · · 2 min read