NSE takes on BSE with 3-day settlement
The National Stock Exchange has announced a new 3-day settlement beginning next Monday which is seen by brokers as a strategic move to boost its business.

CSE raises carryforward margins
The Calcutta Stock Exchange has decided to impose limits on scrip-wise carryforward positions besides additional carryforward margins to keep speculative positions within reasonable levels.

RBI must ensure currency stability, says J P Morgan
The prime concern of the Reserve Bank of India will be to ensure currency stability as the national election is round the corner, opined JP Morgan's latest Indian Markets outlook.

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