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There is a limit to how much the price can go up or down in a day (2%, 5%, 10% or 20%).
Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Market Basics
Circuit Limit — The limit on how much the price can go up or down in a day (2%, 5%, 10% or 20%). There are only buyers left on the upper circuit, only sellers left on the lower circuit.
This term comes under Market Basics, in the section "DAY SCHEDULE AND SETTLEMENT". How does a trading day work, and when does the money actually change hands:
Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Trading Hours
• Pre-Open Session
• Opening Price
• Closing Price
• LTP (Last Traded Price)
• T+1 Settlement
• Market-Wide Circuit Breaker
• Trading Holiday
• Muhurat Trading
To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "MARKET BASICS: ABC of Market" - this term has been taken from there.
This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.