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The RBI-owned BRBNMPL floated a global expression of interest on July 17 for manufacturing polymer banknotes. The central bank is currently examining the pros and cons of this shift. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, “We will let you know as soon as a decision is made.” Trials will follow soon.
SBA administrator Loeffler faces questions over her investments in SpaceX and xAI. Financial disclosures show she held millions in these companies during 2025. While no public evidence shows the SBA has ties to these firms, the value of her holdings rose sharply after the SpaceX IPO on June 12.
Gujarat topped the Investment Friendliness Index released by Niti Aayog on Friday. The state secured the top rank due to strong economic fundamentals, sound fiscal management, and business-friendly governance. Gujarat got high scores for its efficient port operations and low power costs, which helped it lead in infrastructure and business climate.
Investors holding Sovereign Gold Bond 2019-20 Series II can now opt for premature redemption at ₹14,199 per gram. This move allows many to lock in gains of over 318% since the series started on July 16, 2019. The RBI fixed this price after investors completed the mandatory five-year holding period.
Eleven international mutual funds stopped fresh SIPs last week due to SEBI’s overseas investment limits. Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF is now the only scheme accepting new investments. Many investors are exploring alternatives like LRS, GIFT City, and global ETFs to gain exposure as fund houses manage these regulatory caps.
Bharat Tex 2026 generated business enquiries worth $2.8 billion and secured textile investment commitments totaling Rs 14,300 crore. The four-day event concluded on July 17 in New Delhi. Many states signed MoUs to boost growth, while a recycling firm also announced a large investment of Rs 4,800 crore for India.
Netflix shares sank more than 10% premarket on Friday after the streaming giant forecast slower revenue gains. The company also reduced its viewership data reporting frequency. "Whenever you take away a data point from investors when results aren't as good as they have been you will get punished," said analysts.
A fake Reserve Bank of India letter is misleading people about pending payments. It falsely claims a Rs 1 lakh payment is on hold and asks for a Rs 7,500 tax. The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit flagged this as fake and urged many not to fall for it.
Sanjay Chitkara, who survived five bullet injuries during a 1989 terror attack in Patiala, now leads the sales division at LG Electronics India. Despite losing his father young and facing severe health battles, he built a successful corporate career and earned many industry awards for his work in marketing.
IHCL, Tata Strive, and ANIIDCO launched a hospitality skill development programme in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on July 17, 2026. This initiative will upskill 250 personnel across three locations. K Mohanchandran said, "Structured vocational training has become a national priority." The project aims to boost tourism and local employment.
Indian Railways approved the Rs 228-crore Tadali-Ghugus rail doubling project to boost network capacity. This Maharashtra project sits on the busy Delhi-Chennai line. Officials said, "The project will facilitate additional freight traffic of 4.5 MTPA." Doubling the track will reduce congestion and help move coal and iron ore more efficiently.
Shyam Steel Group will invest Rs 15,000 crore in West Bengal expansion projects. This move will create over 20,000 jobs. Suvendu Adhikari said, "Thousands of crores will be invested here, creating employment opportunities for many people." The company plans to build a new integrated steel plant to boost regional growth.