Front-running is an illegal practice of purchasing a stock based on unpublished information of a large transaction that could move prices. Since big trades by large investors usually move stock prices, those with insider information build positions prior to the execution of the large investor’s order betting that they would make profits once the purchase or sale happens.
Tata Capital Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 56% YoY to Rs 1,547 crore, revenue up 15%
Tata Capital announced a substantial net profit increase of over 56 percent. Revenue from operations also saw a healthy rise of more than 15 percent.