Aditya Kumar Halwasia acquired 38 lakh shares in Karnataka Bank for Rs 71 crore, a deal executed at a premium. The smallcap lender, supported by Quant Mutual Fund, saw its stock jump nearly 8% amid significant volume spikes. Karnataka Bank’s net profit improved quarter-on-quarter, while NPAs moderated.
GIFT Nifty hits record open interest of $21.56 billion; contracts touch all-time high
GIFT Nifty has hit a record open interest of $21.56 billion, reflecting rising global investor participation in India’s offshore derivatives market. The milestone, achieved on