Global Market Today: Asian stocks fall on Korean chip selloff, oil dips

Asian markets tumbled as chipmaker stocks experienced a sharp decline, sparking fears the AI rally might have overheated. Concerns also surfaced over Apple’s potential chip purchases from China, impacting major players like Samsung and SK Hynix. Meanwhile, comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh eased inflation worries, suggesting no immediate interest rate hikes. Positive signs…

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…

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…