Securities and Exchange Board of India approved BSE to launch derivatives on its Focused IT Index, tracking 14 major IT firms. The move comes as the index records sharp declines, offering new hedging and trading opportunities for investors.
Concurrent Losers: 14 midcap stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions
Over the last five trading sessions ended October 1, the benchmark Sensex declined 2.27%, or 1,671 points, to close at 71,909. The index recorded losses