In the stock market, Aug. 29 -- price bands (also called circuit limits) are rules set by the exchange to prevent excessive volatility in a security's price during trading hours.. When a stock that previously had no limit is placed under a 20% price band, it means its price can now go up or down by a maximum of 20% from the previous day's closing price. This change is usually made by exchanges like NSE or BSE to control sharp price movements and reduce risk.

Adding a 20% band helps protect investors from big, sudden changes in stock prices and keeps trading more stable. Below is a list of stocks that have recently been placed under this rule because of increased trading activity or unusual price changes.

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