Category: FINANCIAL MARKET

Merits and Demerits of Government securities

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MERITS OF GOVERNMENT SECURITIES : Zero risk: Government securities are free from any risk as there are no chances of default and government assures payment of principal along with interest. interest is paid regularly: in government bonds interest is paid at regular intervals generally half yearly or quarterly. Liquidity: government securities can be bought and sold regularly and can be instantly converted Read More …

What are the functions of NSDL?

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National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) is a central securities depository of India with its office in Mumbai. It was established in August 1996 as the first electronic securities depository company in the country. NSDL is governed by the Depositories Act, 1996 and it works under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). It has been promoted by the UTI, NSE, State Bank Read More …

INVESTOR PROTECTION: GRIVANCES AND THEIR REDRESSAL

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INVESTORS PROTECTION: GRIEVANCES AND THEIR REMOVAL In India investment risks are very high due to dishonest practices, frauds and unethical investment culture. Investors experience a sense of helplessness and insecurity, they have hardly any confidence in financial markets. Investors are cheated by companies, by lead managers, by brokers and by everybody, who is capable of cheating them. The Government, the Read More …