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 [...]
This article throws light upon the seven main factors influencing prices on stock exchanges. The factors are: 1. Financial Position of the Company 2. Demand and Supply Position 3. Role of Financial Institutions 4. Lending Rates 5. Trade Cycles 6. Speculation Activities 7. Government Control. Prices on Stock Exchange: Factor # 1. Financial Position of the Company: The financial position [...]