Presented by Group B

OBJECTIVES

To study the online trading platform adopted by Sharekhan ltd. and its various facilities. To understand the stock exchanges, their functions, regulatory bodies and the trading system in India. To understand the awareness of general public about the stock market and online trading through questionnaire.

INDIAN FINANCIAL SECTOR

Financial markets of any country are very important and helpful in providing proper liquidity and smooth functioning of economy. The financial markets match the demands of investment with the supply of capital from various sources. The financial system is possibly the most important institutional and functional vehicle for economic transformation.

According to institutional classification, it is divided as: Organized financial market (banks, other financial and investment institutions and a range of financial instruments) Non- organized financial market (indigenous bankers, moneylenders, individual professional and non-professionals)

STOCK EXCHANGE
Stock exchange means any body or individuals whether incorporated or not, constituted for the purpose of assisting, regulating or controlling the business of buying, selling or dealing in securities. Currently in India there are 24 stock exchanges, out of which NSE and BSE are the primary stock exchanges. All the stock exchanges are controlled and regulated by the guidelines issued by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

COMPANY PROFILE: SHAREKHAN LTD.

Name: Sharekhan Limited Punch line: Your Guide To The Financial Jungle Site of Sharekhan was launched on 8th February, 2000 Working under SSKI (S. S. Kantilal Ishwarlal) Ltd. which was founded in 1922. Sharekhan provides you a complete life cycle of investment solution in equities, derivatives, commodities and depository services.

ONLINE TRADING
Online trading is a service offered on the internet for purchase and sale of shares. In online trading, you will access a stockbrokers website and place orders through the brokers internet based trading engine. These orders are routed to the stock exchange without manual intervention and executed thereon in a matter of a few seconds.

 Online trading started in India on 1st April 2000 with 79 members seeking permission for online trading. Through online trading three fundamental objectives of securities regulation can be easily achieved, these are: Investor protection Creation of a fair and efficient market, and Reduction of the systematic risks.

TRADE TIMINGS

Trading timings are from 9:55 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. on all 5 days of the trading period. Monday to Friday is the trading period in all the stock exchanges. SEBI has stipulated that all the stock exchanges in India must have same trading period.

COMPETETIORS
Kotak Securities Limited Karvy Stock Broking Limited Indiabulls Reliance Money Angel Broking Limited

TRADE TIGER