India's largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, has raised the interest rate on its three- to five-year Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] dollar deposits by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.25 per cent from 6 per cent, effective August 1, as banks intensify efforts to mobilise foreign currency deposits under the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) concessional swap scheme.

The prices of 19 kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders have been reduced by up to ₹209 with effect from August 1, marking the second consecutive monthly price cut for commercial users.

The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been cut by ₹209 in Kolkata and ₹202 in Delhi, according to news agency ANI.

Capital markets regulator Sebi has levied fines totalling ₹1 crore on Kalahridhaan Trendz and its promoters after finding that the SME company concealed a loan default and misled investors through false corporate announcements.

Kalahridhaan Trendz Ltd (KTL) is in the business of manufacturing and trading of various types of fabrics and was listed on the NSE's SME platform Emerge.

Flipkart is reportedly gearing up to launch a food delivery business, a move that could intensify competition in a market long dominated by Swiggy and Zomato. This also reflects a broader shift underway in India's consumer internet industry, where companies are expanding beyond their core businesses to become a go-to platform for a wide range of everyday needs.

The Delhi government is preparing to introduce the Delhi Land Records Bill, 2026, which proposes issuing a unique Property Aadhaar card for every property in the national capital, according to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

As part of the exercise, the government will conduct a scientific survey of all properties across Delhi, covering both rural and urban areas, and digitise land records.

A parliamentary committee has said that illegal migration from Bangladesh continues to remain a matter of "serious concern", as it also recommended that a "dedicated bilateral mechanism" or a joint working group be set up between the two countries to monitor the progress of nationality verification and repatriation.

Quick-commerce unicorn Zepto is set to raise approximately Rs 1,000 crore in a pre-IPO funding round at a valuation of around USD 4.5 billion, and has pushed back its initial public offering timeline, sources privy to the matter said.

Meta India's head, along with several Facebook and Instagram users, has been booked by the Hyderabad police over allegedly morphed and objectionable content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a report in The Times of India.

Cases were registered following complaints by BJP supporters who alleged that manipulated videos and images of PM Modi were circulating on social media.

India's gold demand fell 6 per cent year-on-year to 131.4 tonnes in the April-June quarter, weighed down by seasonally subdued sales, higher Customs duty and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to reduce purchases of the precious metal, the World Gold Council said in a report.

The total demand was at 139.7 tonnes during the corresponding period last year, according to WGC's 'Q2 2026 Gold Demand Trends' report.

Domestic telecom gear maker HFCL on Thursday said it has bagged a fresh order for optical fibre cable exports worth USD 46.13 million, about ₹441.53 crore.

The order has to be executed by January 2027, the company said in a regulatory filing.

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