After reading this article you will learn about the Organisation and Growth of Stock Exchanges. Stock Exchanges in India are organised in any of the following forms: (a) Voluntary, non-profit making associations, e.g., Bombay, Ahmedabad and Indore; (b) Public Limited Companies such as Calcutta, Delhi and Bangalore stock exchanges; and (c) Company Limited by guarantee, e.g.; Hyderabad and Madras stock [...]
This article throws light upon the top five underwriting agencies in India. The agencies are: 1. Brokers 2. Private Investment and Insurance Companies 3. Commercial Banks 4. Development Banks and Other Financial Institutions 5. Consortium Underwriting. Agency # 1. Brokers: The private firms of stock brokers have been underwriting issues from very early times. But their participation has been on [...]
This article throws light upon the six major weaknesses of stock exchange in India. The weaknesses are: 1. Lack of Professionalism 2. Domination of Financial Institutions 3. Poor Liquidity 4. Domination by Big Operators 5. Less Floating Stocks 6. Speculative Trading. Weakness # 1. Lack of Professionalism: The majority of stock brokers lack professionalism. They lack proper education, business skills, infra-structural [...]