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SBI Cards and Payment Services announced an interim dividend of Rs 2.5 per equity share for FY26, with a record date of March 11. The company also extended the term of Executive Vice President Ved Prakash. Despite recent stock declines, the company reported a 45% YoY rise in net profit for Q3 FY26.

TCS share price: TCS CEO K Krithivasan said the company is in advanced discussions with multiple hyperscalers to build more AI data centres in India, citing strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The IT major expects India to require up to 10 gigawatts of AI data centre capacity by 2030, highlighting significant investment opportunities.

Indian defence stocks are seeing renewed investor interest amid escalating global geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran-Israel conflict. Following a significant rally in 2025 and a subsequent correction, these companies are now benefiting from hopes of increased export orders and strong domestic policy support. Analysts advise a selective approach, focusing on companies with robust order books and execution capabilities.

Gold and silver prices surged on MCX Friday. Investors sought safe havens due to Middle East conflict. The dollar weakened, making bullion cheaper. MCX Gold futures rose over Rs 1,577. Silver futures soared by Rs 6,800. International spot gold and silver also edged higher. Experts advise caution ahead of US job data.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Friday, after a positive trade in the previous session. Escalating war between Iran and the Israel-US was among the key factors behind the market decline.

Investors are increasingly allocating money to multi asset funds, but most commodity exposure remains concentrated in gold and silver. Experts argue that true diversification requires exposure to a broader commodity basket including energy and industrial metals, which respond to different economic cycles and macro conditions.

China has set its lowest economic growth target in more than three decades, signalling rising economic pressures as the country grapples with a property slowdown, weak consumption and demographic decline. Beijing is focusing on technological self-reliance, higher research spending and housing stabilisation while maintaining defence expansion and long-term climate commitments.

Shares of Angel One rose after the brokerage reported strong growth in key metrics. Its client base increased 20.8% YoY to 36.93 million, while gross client additions rose 17.8%. The average client funding book jumped 46.4% and total orders surged 45.1% YoY, indicating stronger trading activity.

Bitcoin faces challenges in sustaining its upward trend. Global markets are recovering, but Bitcoin experienced a dip. Traders showed positivity compared to other assets. Recent news about Iran potentially relinquishing uranium stockpiles is influencing market sentiment. This development is driving a significant reversal across various financial markets.

Bank loans below 9% interest surged to 62.4% in December 2025, a significant rise from 42.4% a year prior, indicating easing lending rates. Despite this, the number of bank borrowers dropped by nearly 13 million, suggesting a shift towards non-bank lenders and fintech firms.