PSU bank stocks dropped up to 10% on BSE as BJP-led NDA led in early election trends, defying exit polls. Central Bank, Union Bank, Canara Bank, PNB, and others saw significant declines. Analysts favor private banks like ICICI and HDFC amid political uncertainty.
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.