Markets and Financial Instruments
Types of Markets: Equity, debt, derivatives, commodities, types of investment avenues: Fixed Deposits, Bank Deposits, Provident Fund, Life Insurance, Post Office Savings, Small savings, Gold, Mutual Funds, Equity Share, Debentures/Bonds
Capital Market
Introduction, History of the Indian capital market, Present status of capital market, Importance in the economy
Primary Market
Initial Public Offer (IPO), Book Building through Online IPO, Eligibility to issue securities, Pricing of Issues, Fixed versus Book Building issues, Allotment of Shares, Basis of Allotment, Private Placement.
Secondary Market
Role and Functions of : Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Depositories, Stock Exchanges, Stock Price Indices, Listing, Membership, Screen-based trading, Client Code, Price Bands, Clearing and Settlement, Rolling Settlement, Do’s and Don’ts for investors.
Parties to Capital Market
Brokers, Sub-brokers, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), Portfolio Managers, Custodians, Share Transfer Agents, Know Your Client, Merchant Bankers, Bankers to an Issue, Underwriters, Credit Rating Agencies,
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• National Stock Exchange of India Limeted, Capital Market Core Module