The Congress party alleges insider trading by foreigners ahead of the BJP’s predicted victory in the exit polls on May 31, resulting in a surge in stock market activity. FPIs made significant purchases linked to the MSCI’s quarterly rebalancing, impacting global indices and passive funds.
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.