* RBI Deputy Governor Leeladhar says loan growth better this year.
* SBI head says credit growth "much better" than last year.
* Govt says waiting period for LPG connections not to exceed 2 months.
* Finance ministry to oversee 3G auction; cellular licensees too can bid.
* Hero Honda says on track to launch 11 mobike models in next 13 mos.
* Reliance Big TV launches direct-to-home svcs; to offer over 200 channels.
* BHEL plans forgings unit in Gujarat for nuclear power utilities.
* Oil India to apply afresh for IPO next mo; launch issue by Nov.
* Opto Circuits in talks with 2-3 US, Europe cos for buys.
* TDSAT to hear plea against telecom dept's dual tech policy Sep 4.
* ITC Infotech US arm buys Pyxis for $25 mln in all-cash deal.
* Adhunik Metaliks arm to set up 2 units; project cost 11 bln rupees.
* Balaji Tele promoters to buy Star Group's stake at 190 rupees/shr.
* India Apr-Jul major ports' traffic 178 mln tn, up 8.3% on year.