What is Upper & Lower Circuit?
Upper & Lower Circuit (also called upper circuit, lower circuit) — The maximum up or down move an exchange allows in a stock in a day. Hitting the limit halts trading at that price.
In simple terms
A stock locked in the upper circuit has only buyers, no sellers.
Why Upper & Lower Circuit matters when you invest
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Upper & Lower Circuit — frequently asked questions
What is Upper & Lower Circuit?
The maximum up or down move an exchange allows in a stock in a day. Hitting the limit halts trading at that price.
What does Upper & Lower Circuit mean in the stock market?
The maximum up or down move an exchange allows in a stock in a day. Hitting the limit halts trading at that price. A stock locked in the upper circuit has only buyers, no sellers.
Can you give an example of Upper & Lower Circuit?
A stock locked in the upper circuit has only buyers, no sellers.
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