2013 (November – December)
Paper: 204 B
Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours
1. (a) What do you mean by Stock Exchanges? Discuss the provisions of Securities Contract (Regulation) Act, 1956 for regulating the stock Exchanges? 5+11
OR
(b) Discuss the role of financial institution in the development of corporate sector of India. 16
2. (a) Discuss the role and functions of custodians and depositories in the Indian capital market. 16
OR
(b) Discuss the role of money market to the financial system. Briefly state some money market initiatives taken by RBI to control the devaluation of rupee over last few months. 10+6
OR
(b) Briefly explain the reforms made to the Indian banking industry during the past economic liberalization period. 16
4. (a) what is derivative instruments? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages. 6+10=16
OR
(b) Write brief notes on:
(i) Treasury Bills
(ii) Financial Instruments
5. Briefly explain the following: 8*2=16
(i) Global Depository receipts
(ii) Foreign Direct Investment
