At present, such a system exists in the ‘primary’ or IPO market. Sebi is exploring bringing the ‘fund-blocking mechanism’ to the secondary stock market. Known as ASBA or Application Supported by Blocked Amount, this method is mandatory for investing in initial public offerings (IPOs).
Dow suffers worst week in nearly a year as oil spikes 12% and weak jobs data adds to anxiety
Wall Street’s major indexes fell on Friday as weak US jobs data and a sharp rise in oil prices heightened concerns about the economic outlook.