A Practical Approach To The Study Of Indian Capital Markets

Want to be a stock market investor? Want to learn more about capital markets? Want to get an exposure to the practical aspects of capital market concepts? If yes, then this book serves as a perfect vehicle to introduce you to the fundamentals of Indian Capital Markets. An effort is made to simplify the concepts and present through simple scenarios making it an easy read to the beginner. In modern times, financial literacy is just as important as any other discipline. Every individual needs to understand the fundamentals of finance and economics and how it helps in the development process of an economy.

This book provides a comprehensive picture of the recent trends and developments in the Indian finance scenario. It provides the reader with a comprehensive description and assessment of the Indian capital markets and an analytical approach together with a description of major recent developments and the current status of the finance sector. The collection deals with issues like brokerage, security analysis, and underwriting, as well as the legal infrastructure of the markets. It focuses primarily on the Indian stock markets, corporate bond markets and derivatives markets. It also looks at the importance of asset management companies such as those involved with mutual funds, pension funds and venture capital funds to gain a better understanding of the asset management industry in India.

Gautam H. Parikh combines law, economics and finance in a rich, fact-driven analysis of Indian securities. Written with clarity, and an integrated and holistic approach, this book is essential reading for business professionals in finance, investments and emerging markets. It also provides an insight into how Indian securities are unique, especially in the context of India's legal framework. Handbook of Indian Securities is a highly readable, useful and practical guide for portfolio managers, investment researchers, corporate CFOs, treasury managers, security analysts, chartered accountants, management consultants and investment bankers. It is also ideal for MBA and CFA students as well as students of financial and securities law.

Excerpts from the Preface: Q. How do you make a small fortune in the stock market? A. Start with a large one. A prime example of the Indian stock market’s potential is Infosys. If you subscribed to 100 shares of Infosys at its 1993 IPO at a price of INR 95 per share, you would own 1,02,400 shares of the company today. At an average price of INR 700 per share, that investment would now be worth over INR 7 Crores! Introduction: Taxmann’s Stock Market Wisdom highlights the great potential of the stock market while guiding investors to invest wisely and how to avoid its pitfalls. It is an attempt to assist investors to understand the following: • How the market system operates? • How one should invest money in it? • How one can generate wealth through it over the long term. The author has also explained how the markets have evolved, what their present stage is, where they’re headed, and, of course, how you can benefit, with the help of multiple case studies. • Featuring the following case-studies: 𝚘 India’s Top 25 Years Return Chart 𝚘 World stock exchange performance 𝚘 The Roller Coaster Journey of the SENSEX from 100 to 41,000 𝚘 Amazing story of Reliance Industries – The first Indian company to enter the 10 Trillion Market Cap Club 𝚘 Avenue Supermarts Ltd. – The company that defies gravity Reviewed by Motilal Oswal (Managing Director) | Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. “For any new investor who is starting his journey in stock markets, or even an old investor who has not been yet able to decode investment success for himself, this is a fine book to start or restart the journey, as the case may be.” “The basics of investing and trading have been explained in a very lucid and simple manner and the complete spectrum of investing has been covered from history of the stock markets, the working of the stock markets, the basic of fundamental analysis, basics of technical analysis, concepts dividends, bonus, splits, buy backs, etc.” “Most importantly, a large part of this book is about behaviour analysis and how it impacts the investor returns in this fascinating journey of stock market investing.” Contents of the book are as follows: • Why should you invest in the Indian stock markets? • Evolution of the stock market in India • Market and Interest Behaviour • Right number of stocks in your portfolio • Invest in winners, do not chase losers • Buy it, Hold it, Forget it strategy • Low PE vs. High PE, which one should you buy? • Small vs. Large companies • Benefit from Beaten Down Stocks • Impact of current events on the stock price • Pricing power • Life expectancy of companies • Dividend decisions • Bonus shares, share split and right shares • Buyback of shares • Mutual funds and their relevance • Value investing • Investing in growth shares • Lessons in wealth creation from Warren Buffett • Trading vs. Investment • Sensible investments – practical points • Key to multi-bagger returns • Basics of fundamental analysis • Basics of technical analysis

Capital Markets in India: An Investor's Guide aims to provide the first comprehensive book on investing in the India markets. India is right now at the forefront of globalization. The book's focus is on the equity market, but it also addresses derivatives, fixed income, and foreign direct investments. Chapter topics include facts about the Indian economy; the Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) regulations, registration process, and applications; detail about the market regulation and the regulator; the very important market safeguards built into the Indian market systems; and lists of companies ranked by various criteria such as capitalization, turnover, industry, and earnings. The book even supplies investors and traders with contact information for many of the key institutions and market players. Readers will not only gain basic information about how the markets in India work, but also the contacts and facts to help them with their own investing plan.

Papers presented at 2nd Capital Markets Conference held during December 23-24, 1998 at UTI Institute of Capital Markets, Navi Mumbai.

A practical, real-world guide to investing in India India's rapid economic growth offers obvious opportunities for foreign investors, but making wise investing decisions can be difficult for any investor without a deep knowledge of the country and its culture. With a vibrant democracy and an active press, India can be a complex and chaotic place in which investors can find it difficult to make investing decisions with confidence. This book offers an on-the-ground perspective on India from one of India's most successful value investors. Looking deeply into the internal realities that impact India's investment climate, Investing in India helps investors both inside and outside the country cut through the noise and find the facts that truly matter for anyone who wants to invest there. Features charts of stocks, markets, and other helpful Indian economic indicators Offers a real-world look at India's politics and governance; its financial system and capital markets; its asset classes and equity markets; the private equity scene; and the real estate market Written by Indian value investing guru Rahul Saraogi

A Guide for Foreign and Domestic Investors. This is the first book to present a comprehensive overview of the operations, regulations and important developments in the Indian capital markets which both foreign and domestic investors will find immensely useful - as will the various market players and participants. The Indian securities market is an emerging market with enormous growth potential, and a key to the country's future economic prosperity. However, since its practices and regulations have not been documented in an investor-friendly manner, it is often perceived as puzzling and difficult to understand. This book sets right the lacuna. The author provides a meticulous analysis and description of the Indian capital market based on his experience as an investment banker in both developed and developing countries.

John J. Murphy has updated his landmark bestseller Technical Analysis of the Futures Markets, to include all of the financial markets. This outstanding reference has already taught thousands of traders the concepts of technical analysis and their application in the futures and stock markets. Covering the latest developments in computer technology, technical tools, and indicators, the second edition features new material on candlestick charting, intermarket relationships, stocks and stock rotation, plus state-of-the-art examples and figures. From how to read charts to understanding indicators and the crucial role technical analysis plays in investing, readers gain a thorough and accessible overview of the field of technical analysis, with a special emphasis on futures markets. Revised and expanded for the demands of today's financial world, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in tracking and analyzing market behavior.