DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Fourth Semester
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS
(2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year Only)
(English medium only)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Briefly explain the nature and scope of financial services.
2. What are the different types of financial services in
India?
3. Write a note on any two international rating institutions.
4. Explain the procedure for commercial paper rating.
5. Briefly describe the process of book building in capital
issue.
6. Discuss the SEBI guidelines for market intermediaries.
7. How do you evaluate the performance of mutual funds?
8. Explain the role and importance of LIC of India.
Sub. Code
423
DE-4321
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PART B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the functions of SEBI as a regulatory body.
10. Discuss the role of intermediary institutions in
facilitating financial services.
11. Explain the rating symbols and their importance in the
Indian context.
12. Describe the functions of lead and co-managers in capital
issue.
13. Discuss the role of stock exchanges in trading of stocks in
India.
14. Explain in detail the services of NBFCs to investors.
15. Elucidate the types of life policies.