Wockhardt shares hit lower circuit

New Delhi: Shares of Wockhardt Ltd tumbled five per cent on Friday, hitting the lower circuit limit, after the Congress levelled fresh conflict of interest charges against Sebi chief involving the pharmaceuticals firm.

Levelling more conflict of interest allegations against Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Buch, the Congress on Friday claimed that she received rental income from an entity affiliated with a company that the capital markets regulator was investigating for various cases, including that of insider trading.