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CAPITAL MARKET

 

Contents1. Introduction2. Capital Markets vis-a-vis Commercial Banks3. Characteristics of Capital Markets4. Significance of Capital Markets5. Capital Market Participants6. Capital Market Instruments7. Indian Capital Market8. SEBI and Regulations of the Capital Market9. Challenges in Regulation of Capital Market10. Performance of Indian Capital Markets – Recent Scenario11. Outlook For 201912. Way Forward13. Miscellaneous13.1.1. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)13.1.2. National Stock Exchange (NSE)13.1.3. The Over The Counter Exchange of India (OTCEI)13.1.4. Regional Stock Exchanges14. Depository ReceiptConceptSignificanceWorking of Depository Receipts (DRs)TypesExampleBenefits of IDRs15. DerivativesTypes of derivativesCommodity exchangeDifference between Commodity and Financial derivatives16. Mutual Funds (MFs)ConceptBenefits of investing in Mutual FundsRisks involved in Mutual FundsNet Asset Value (NAV)Types of Mutual Funds17. Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)ConceptImportanceStructureDisadvantagesBharat 22 ETF18. Corporate BondsConceptValuation of Corporate Bonds19. Commercial PapersConceptReason for introductionDenominations and maturity periodTypes of investorsRating requirements20. Participatory-NotesConceptWorkingPros and cons of P-notesP-note regulation in IndiaExample21. Previous Years GS Mains Questions1. The National Spot Exchange Ltd. crisis has been in news recently. Discuss the crisis, its causes and suggest a way forward.Answer:2. What are Offshore Rupee Bonds? Giving examples, discuss their benefits with regards to mobilisation of resources for domestic sector. Also, comment on their role in internationalisation of Indian Rupee.