Financial Market Regulations Course BL905.8
Financial Market Regulations Course BL905.8
Foreign capital flows, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Portfolio Investment, are covered to highlight their uses, determinants, and significance in shaping financial markets. This helps students understand the impact of foreign capital on the economy and the regulatory framework governing it .
The primary objective of the course is to provide an understanding of the basic facets and importance of the functioning of financial markets in India. It aims to develop students' analytical skills and offer insights into the deregulation and globalization of financial markets .
By combining lectures with interactive discussions and independent research, the mixed teaching method actively engages students. It promotes deeper comprehension of subject matter, critical thinking, and application of theoretical knowledge to practical situations, which enhances overall learning outcomes .
Prescribed readings and resources, such as texts by L.M. Bhole and Bharati V. Pathak, along with journals like the Journal of International Financial Markets, provide foundational knowledge and current insights into financial systems. These resources support deeper understanding of theoretical concepts and current market practices .
The internal assessment is structured to contribute 70% to the total course evaluation, comprising project work (40 marks), seminar/group discussions (20 marks), assignments (30 marks), and a mid-semester test (40 marks). Attendance in class contributes an additional 10 marks .
Regulatory bodies such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) are crucial in regulating and promoting the financial markets. Their roles include the regulation of investment markets, ensuring market integrity, consumer protection, and fostering financial stability .
The key modules include an introduction to the financial system, including its role and reforms; financial markets (money, capital, primary, secondary, government securities, foreign exchange, debt, and derivative markets); development of financial institutions and instruments; and the roles of regulatory and promotional institutions like RBI and SEBI .
The course aims to provide students with an integrated understanding of various regulations and laws related to India's financial system and economy. It equips them with knowledge and rationale behind laws and instruments relating to investment and finance, as well as contract law aspects .
The teaching methodology combines traditional lectures with participatory teaching methods, including classroom discussions where students prepare topics in advance from suggested sources. This approach encourages independent research and topic presentation, followed by class discussions to clarify doubts .
Financial instruments play a key role as mechanisms for savings, investment, and risk management. The course covers their evolution and the changing role of financial institutions, emphasizing how instruments like bonds, stocks, and derivatives integrate into the economy and affect capital mobilization .