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UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Economy
Question

Inside trading is related to-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Share market

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Share market”.
Insider trading is the malpractice of selling or buying securities such as equity and bonds by the insiders of a company, which includes the employees, directors, executives and promoters.

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