Data, Metrics & Market Statistics

LTP vs Previous Close vs Reference Price

Why Indian Market Price References Are Widely Misunderstood The three-prices problem in Indian equity analytics One of the most persistent sources of confusion in Indian stock market analysis arises from the simultaneous presence of three different price references: Last Traded Price (LTP), Previous Close, and Reference Price. Each of these prices is correct in its […]

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Price-Based Market Data

Last Traded Price (LTP): Definition, Calculation, and Exchange Dissemination

Last Traded Price (LTP) represents the most recent executed transaction price on an exchange, serving as a factual, immutable market data point. This article explains how NSE and BSE compute, validate, and disseminate LTP, and why precise handling of LTP is critical for reliable market data systems.

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Price-Based Market Data