Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

ABOUT THE AUTHORS I-5
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I-7
SYLLABUS I-9
CHAPTER 1
AN INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL SYSTEM 1
CHAPTER 2
MONEY MARKETS 27
CHAPTER 3
CAPITAL MARKETS INSTRUMENTS 47
CHAPTER 4
INDIAN DEBT MARKETS 57
CHAPTER 5
PRIMARY MARKETS 71
CHAPTER 6
SECONDARY MARKETS 83
CHAPTER 7
SEBI AND INVESTOR PROTECTION 98
CHAPTER 8
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 108
CHAPTER 9
COMMERCIAL BANKING 119
I-11
Contents
CHAPTER 10
LIFE AND NON-LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN INDIA 140
CHAPTER 11
MUTUAL FUNDS 156
CHAPTER 12
NON-BANKING FINANCE COMPANIES 168
CHAPTER 13
OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY 177
CHAPTER 14
MERCHANT BANKING 180
CHAPTER 15
LEASING AND HIRE PURCHASE 203
CHAPTER 16
VENTURE CAPITAL AND FACTORING SERVICES 212
CHAPTER 17
CREDIT RATING 223
CHAPTER 18
CONSUMER AND HOUSING FINANCE 234
CHAPTER 19
LETTER OF CREDIT AND BANK GUARANTEE 240
CHAPTER 20
FINANCIAL COUNSELLING AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
SERVICES 247
QUESTION PAPERS B.COM. (HONS.) 257
GLOSSARY

This book is a comprehensive & authentic book on 'Financial Markets & Institutions. This book aims to provide students with a basic knowledge of financial markets and institutions in India. It also familiarizes the reader with the important fee and fund-based financial services. This book aims to fulfil the requirement of students of undergraduate courses in commerce and management, particularly the following: B.Com.(Hons.)/B.Com. under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Programme Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board School of Open Learning of University of Delhi Various Central Universities throughout India BBA/MBA and other Management Courses of various institutions teaching papers like Indian Financial System, Financial Markets or Merchant Banking Useful for financial market aspirants and covers topics like Stock Markets, Bond Markets, Insurance and Commercial Banking