Sebi extends trading curbs to contain market volatility till May end

Market regulator has introduced curbs on short selling, increased margins and penalties

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday said the measures aimed at containing the wild swings in stock prices would continue till the end of next month. 

On March 20, the markets regulator had imposed temporary restrictions on short-selling, increased margin requirements, and hiked penalties on violators. Sebi had then said the measures were for a period for one month. However, they will remain in place till May 28, the regulator has said.

“As the stock markets (both domestic and global) are expected