Sebi to probe leak of additional surveillance measures stock list

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday ordered an inquiry into the leak of the names of stocks to be placed under additional surveillance measures (ASM) ahead of an official announcement.

On May 31, stock exchanges released a list of 109 stocks on which additional trading curbs were to be imposed. However, hectic trading was seen in some of the stocks even before exchange notification. 

For instance, stocks such as Dilip Buildcon and Bombay Dyeing saw more than 20 per cent swing and closed more than 10 per cent lower. Both stocks were part of the list