Gold extends gains on weak jobs data, lower oil prices

Gold prices climbed on Thursday, reaching a one-week high, buoyed by weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data and a dip in oil prices. Investors are now keenly awaiting crucial nonfarm payroll figures later today for further direction on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. This economic outlook is shaping near-term movements in the precious metals market.

Stocks in news: Hero MotoCorp, Canara Bank, Bharti Airtel, Indian Hotels, SBI

Indian markets opened positively, with analysts suggesting a stock-specific strategy amidst consolidation. Hero MotoCorp sees a revival in commuter bike demand, planning capacity expansion. Canara Bank and Indian Bank reported strong credit growth. Bharti Airtel’s NBFC arm has begun operations, while Indian Hotels plans significant capital expenditure. SBI launched AI-powered innovations, and BPCL is acquiring…

Zee board backs promoter stake expansion to 24%

Zee Entertainment’s board has greenlit a significant fundraising move, approving the issuance of warrants worth up to ₹3,143.5 crore to a promoter group entity, Sunbright Mauritius Investments. This strategic move, pending shareholder and regulatory nods, could substantially boost the promoter group’s stake to nearly 24%. The warrants, priced at ₹126 each, require an upfront payment…

Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits

Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME…