BSE will keep weekly derivative contracts for the Sensex. SEBI has tightened rules, allowing only one weekly options contract from Nov. 20. This follows a rise in retail investors trading options and concerns over household finances. BSE’s Sensex has higher volumes than Bankex, thus Sensex will be retained for weekly expiry.
OMC stocks rally up to 4% as govt hikes excise duty, raises LPG prices. What should investors do?
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) shares surged the most, rising 4% to a day’s high of Rs 367.50 on the BSE, followed by Bharat Petroleum