The Nifty Realty Index and Bank Nifty surged 2.1% and 1.1%, respectively; while the benchmark Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday. The Nifty PSU Bank index gained 2.3% and the Nifty Private Bank index inched 0.86% higher. Canara Bank, Federal Bank and Bank of Baroda rose 2-4%.
High margin requirements will discourage undue speculation in electricity futures: Sebi Chief Pandey
A high initial-margin requirement will discourage “undue speculation” in the newly-launched electricity futures segment, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday.