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WHAT A MBA / 2 YEAR POSTGRADUATE IS EXPECTED TOKNOW.

Basic Economics

Macro Economic concepts that relate to India and its economy,GDP, GNP, Balance of Payments, Inflation

Determinants of Income, Saving, Consumption and Investment

Interest Rates, Money Supply, Monetary Policy and Determinantsof Monetary Policy

Capital Account & Current Account, Government Expenditure andassociated concepts like Budgetary / Fiscal Deficit

Commonly used Economic Indexes ( PPP, WPI, CPI etc)

Indian Capital Markets

A structural overview of the Indian Financial System ( Regulator& Participant)

Meaning of capital markets, knowledge of different players andhow they are different.

Financial Instruments, prevalent and in use

Primary and Secondary Markets

Inter - Bank, CBLO, ICD, Money Market, GSEC Markets

Stock Exchanges and Depository Participants Commonly used reference indexes ( BSE SENSEX, S& P NIFTY)

Capital Market Regulations

Basic Regulation Governing Banks

Basic Regulations governing NBFCs

Basic Regulations Governing Insurance Companies

Basic Regulations Governing Mutual Funds

Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Basic idea of Regulatory Authorities governing different elementsof the capital market

Asset Classes

Basic awareness of Asset Classes ( Debt, Equity, Gold & RealEstate)

Basic idea of Diversification, Risk and Return

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Financial Fundamentals

Interest Rates, Rate Curve, Yield, Risk Free rates

Time value of Money, (NPV, IRR) Understanding of a Annual Report of a Company

Actually see/ read read hearing prospects.

Credit Options

Basic understanding of Credit Risk and Ratings

Commonly used rating indicators ( AAA, AA-)

Rating indicators used for different financial instruments

Different types of credit instruments in use

Investment Options

Basic concepts like returns over time, Annualized returns andCAGR

Commonly available investment options like FD,PPF, Post office,NPS etc

What is financial planning and asset allocation

Basics of Taxation

Personal Income Tax for Indian Residents

Dividend Distribution Tax

Capital Gains Tax for different asset classes for individuals Income tax and exemption

Basic Maths & Statistics ( To be able to do without calculatoror excel)

Multiplication and Fractions

Compounding Formulas

Annuities

EMI Common Use measures of Dispersion and Central Tendency

Basic Understanding of Probability

Optional Certifications

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Optional Certifications are those that are mandated by law if onechoses certain roles in the BFSI Sector

Mutual Funds

NISM-Series-V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification Examination

BrokeragesNISM-Series-VII: Securities Operations and Risk ManagementCertification Examination

Depositories

NISM Series VI: Depository Operations Certification Examination

Life Insurance

Examinations conducted by the Insurance Institute of India pertainingto Life as well as General Insurance.

Also students must work to increase general awareness and thingshapping in social and political environment.