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Listen in English · 29 July 2026 · 1 min
Daily 5 at 5, Kolkata, 29 July 2026
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Good evening from Kolkata. It's 29 July 2026, and this is Daily 5 at 5. First, S&P 500 rose 1.24% as global markets advance. Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what…. Next, Kolkata's 900 IT Firms Expand AI Automation Using Proven Workflows. Local adoption metrics point to expanded automation use across the…. Then, First-time buyers claim 38% of Kolkata home auctions in eastern suburbs. First-time buyers in Kolkata have taken 38 percent of auctioned…. Also, Kolkata's Business Landscape Expands with New Office Openings and Investment Opportunities. AI firms, LNG projects, and service sector expansions are driving…. Finally, Kolkata Property Auction Clearance Rates Drop 17% in June. June auctions in Kolkata saw clearance rates fall to 51%…. That's your Daily 5 at 5 for Kolkata. We'll be back tomorrow.
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