In the stock market, June 12 -- price bands (also known as circuit limits) are rules established by exchanges to regulate the daily price fluctuations of a stock and mitigate excessive volatility.

When a stock's price band changes from 5% to 20%, it means the daily price movement limit has been increased, allowing the stock's price to rise or fall by up to 20% from the previous day's closing price instead of just 5%. This adjustment is usually made by exchanges like NSE or BSE when the stock experiences higher trading activity or significant price changes.

Increasing the price band to 20% helps provide more flexibility for price discovery while still protecting investors from extreme fluctuations. Below is a list of stocks where the pri...