Reliance Industries has acquired oncology-focused healthcare platform Karkinos for Rs 375 crore through its subsidiary Reliance Strategic Business Ventures. Karkinos, founded in July 2020, specializes in early cancer detection and treatment. The acquisition was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal without requiring additional regulatory approvals.
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Bitcoin plummeted over 20% from a January high of $109,350 to $85,000, erasing nearly $300 billion in market value due to ETF outflows, geopolitical tensions, and institutional sell-offs. Experts see potential further drops to $74,000 amid economic instability. While fears of a prolonged downturn persist, some view it as an opportunity given crypto's strong fundamentals.
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NSDL aims to launch its Rs 3,000-crore IPO by next month, racing against a nearing deadline for approvals. The IPO, set to expire in September, sees support from NSE, SBI, and HDFC Bank offloading their shares. Despite market volatility, NSDL reports a 30% increase in net profit for the December quarter, signaling strong financial performance.
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