The Exchange has successfully completed its 1979th Normal Settlement (Rolling T+2 following SEBI directive) since inception i.e., Settlement Number N – 2008007 on January 11, 2008. The settlement statistics is as follows:
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Values
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Total traded quantity (lakhs)
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7397.66
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Total traded value (Rs. In Crores)
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21358.40
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Total value of the settlement (Securities) (Rs. In Crores)
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4961.58
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Total value of the settlement (Funds) (Rs. In Crores)
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1004.39
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Shortages for the settlement
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0.26%
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% of Delivery ( No. of shares deliverable / No. of shares traded )
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20.47%
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Retail Debt Market have completed its 1253rd settlements details of which is as follows:
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Traded Value
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Settlement Value
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January 12th, 2008
The derivative contracts in the underlying ESSAROIL have crossed 95% of the market-wide position limit on January 11, 2008. It is hereby informed that all clients/ members shall trade in derivative contracts of ESSAROIL by offsetting their existing positions till the open interest comes down to 80% of the market wide position limit.
January 12th, 2008
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and OMX today have signed an agreement under which OMX will deliver trading and clearing systems to strengthen BSE’s derivatives and securities trading capabilities.
Under the agreement BSE will implement a system from OMX that will serve as their new trading and clearing platform for derivatives and cash securities. The trading platform is part of BSE’s ongoing efforts to transform its exchange IT infrastructure to match the growing needs of the marketplace. The first phase of the system roll-out is targeted for launch by mid 2008.
The launch of BSE’s new trading platform is part of its strategy to enhance the volume capacity in the cash market, but also to offer a more robust derivatives platform to the Indian market. The clearing system will allow BSE to clear a wider range of products, as well as offer a new set of clearing services to its members. In addition to the technology implementation, the agreement encompasses a business partnership with the joint objective to drive and grow business at the BSE.
“In our selection of a new trading platform we were looking for a partner that could bring proven technology along with strong system capacity and functionality. OMX fits this profile perfectly, and has demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering a platform that we are confident will provide an enriching experience to the market intermediaries and investors in doing business with BSE,” said Rajnikant Patel, Managing Director & CEO, BSE.
“Needless to say we are very excited about delivering technology to one of the largest and most active stock exchanges in India,” said Magnus Böcker, CEO at OMX. “Through transforming its trading and clearing infrastructure, BSE will be able meet the escalating volume capacity needs of the marketplace, putting them in a prime position for further growth.”
Also involved in the project are subcontractors Headstrong and HCL Technologies, who under the agreement will deliver a range of components and services inside the project.
About BSE | Established in 1875, BSE is the oldest Stock Exchange in Asia. Earlier an Association of Persons (AoP), the exchange is now a corporatised and demutualised entity. BSE reaches to around 450 cities and towns in India and has more than 4,800 listed companies on the boards, with over 7,500 scrips being traded. The companies listed on BSE command a total market capitalization of more than USD 1.7 trillion. The Exchange offers trading in the equity (cash and derivatives) and debt (corporate and government securities) segments.
For further information please visit: www.bseindia.com
About OMX | OMX is a leading expert in the exchange industry. The OMX Nordic Exchange comprises over 800 companies including its alternative market First North. OMX provides technology to over 60 exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in over 50 countries. The Nordic Exchange is not a legal entity but describes the common offering from OMX exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. OMX is a Nordic Large Cap company in the Financials sector on the OMX Nordic Exchange.
For more information, please visit www.omxgroup.com.
For more information, please contact:
Kalyan S. Bose, Head – Corporate Affairs
# +91 22 2272 2938 / Corporate.Affairs@bseindia.com
Carl Norell, OMX
# +46 8 405 6693 / Carl.Norell@omxgroup.com
January 12th, 2008