Management of Financial Services — Summer 2025

Attempt ANY

Mention any two differences between primary and secondary markets.

Mention the functions of SEBI in regulating merchant banking.

Define underwriting in the context of public issues.

What is meant by ‘Hire Purchase Financing’?

What is IRDA? Briefly explain its objectives and functions.

What is the role of a merchant banker?

What is meant by ‘Book Building’?

What is a dematerialized account (Demat account)?

Multiple Choice Questions ( All Compulsory ) (1) Which of the following is a fund-based financial service?

Advisory services

Leasing

Portfolio management

Credit rating (2) Stock broking services are regulated in India by?

RBI

Ministry of Finance

SEBI

Explain the classification of financial services with suitable examples.

Compare the performance and structure of two investment options: a mutual fund (growth option) and an ETF tracking the same index. Which one would you recommend for a short-term investor and why?

What are mutual funds? Explain the types of mutual fund schemes and their features.

Discuss the role and regulation of capital market services in India.

Highlight the key features of depository in India.

Discuss SEBI’s regulations related to merchant bankers in India.

What is merchant banking? Mention any five functions performed by merchant bankers.

"Capital market intermediaries play a critical role in investor protection." Discuss this statement with examples of how stockbrokers, depositories, and SEBI ensure investor confidence.

Define venture capital. Explain its stages and differentiate it from angel investing and private equity.

Define factoring. Explain any three types of factoring services.

What is credit rating? Describe its importance and advantages.

You are evaluating two lease options: Finance Lease (₹50,000/year for 5 years) vs Operating Lease (₹70,000/year for 3 years). Recommend the better option based on total cost and ownership implications. Page 3 of