Class 12 Business Studies - Chapter Financial Markets NCERT Solutions | What are the functions of Financial Mark

India’s largest domestic investor Life Insurance Corporation of India has once again come to government’s rescue by subscribing 70% of Hindustan Aeronautics’ ₹4,200-crore initial public offering.

a. Which market is being reflected in the above case?
b. State which method of floatation in the above identified market is being highlighted in the case? (Primary Market)
c. Explain any two other methods of floatation. (Private Placement, Offer through prospectus, offer for sale).

Explain the objectives and functions of the SEBI.

What is the common name for Beneficiary Owner Account, which is to be opened by the investors for trading in securities?

State any two reasons why investing public can expect a safe and fair deal in the stock market. (Point w.r.t safety of Transactions – Functions of the Stock Exchange).

Explain the recent Capital Market reforms in India.

Lalita wants to buy shares of Akbar Enterprises, through her broker Kushvinder. She has a Demat Account and a bank account for cash transactions in the securities market. Discuss the subsequent steps involved in the screen-based trading for buying and selling of securities in this case.

Name the document prepared in the process of online trading of securities that is legally enforceable and helps to settle disputes/claims between the investor and the broker.

“Money Market is essentially a Market for short term funds.” Discuss.

State the objective of NSE?

Name any two details that need to be provided by the investor to the broker while filling a client registration form.

How does planning provide direction?

What is meant by staffing?

Identify the network of social relationships which arises spontaneously due to interaction at work.

What is informal communication?

State the meaning of controlling.

What is meant by capital structure?v

What is meant by management?

State any two advantages of branding to marketers of goods and services?

What makes principles of management flexible?

Under which consumer right does a business firm set up consumer grievance cell?

Discuss the relevance of Taylor and Fayol’s contribution in the contemporary business environment.

What are the main aspects in the definition of planning?

Enlist the advantages of packaging of consumer products.

Name the principle that is an extension of the ‘harmony, not discord’.

What is the meaning of directing in management?

If planning involves working out details for the future, why does it not ensure success?

‘S’ Limited is manufacturing steel at its plant in India. It is enjoying a buoyant demand for its products as economic growth is about 7–8 per cent and the demand for steel is growing. It is planning to set up a new steel plant to cash on the increased demand. It is estimated that it will require about `5000 crores to set up and about `500 crores of working capital to start the new plant.

a. Describe the role and objectives of financial management for this company.
b. Explain the importance of having a financial plan for this company. Give an imaginary plan to support your answer.
c. What are the factors which will affect the capital structure of this company?
d. Keeping in mind that it is a highly capital-intensive sector, what factors will affect the fixed and working capital. Give reasons in support of your answer.

Discuss how planning leads to efficient decision-making.

Ritu is the manager of the northern division of a large corporate house. At what level does she work in the organisation? What are her basic functions?

What are the external sources of recruitment? Discuss their advantages.