In this paper we did a return based style analysis of equity mutual funds in India using quadratic optimization of an asset class factor model proposed by William Sharpe. We found the 'style benchmarks' of each of our sample of equity funds as optimum exposure to eleven passive asset class...

This case focuses upon the issues that have arisen as StickOn Adhesive Limited (SOAL) faces the challenges of competition in the industry through two-pronged strategies — backward integration and product diversification. The case discusses various initiatives taken by SOAL to meet strategic...

The case describes one of the most hyped and controversial acquisition and de-merger episodes in Indian corporate history. The case involved two Indian diversified corporations: Grasim Industries Limited (Grasim) which belonged to the Aditya Birla group and a professionally managed Larsen and...

This paper tests for relationship between Indian GDRs traded in Luxembourg / London and their underlying shares traded in Mumbai at two levels, viz., (a) between the stock prices at two exchanges; and (b) between the volatilities of the stock prices between the two exchanges. The relationship is...

The article surveys the literature pertaining to the Basel II and concludes with the concerns germane to India in this regard

The article examines the pros and cons of the implementation of Basel II in India and contextually, conducts an empirical exercise to examine the impact of capital requirements on the Indian banking system

The article traces the development of banking in India since independence and raises certain issues relevant to the sector at the present juncture

The new Basel accord is slated to come into effect in India around 2007 raising the question of how the revised standards will influence bank behaviour. Using a simple theoretical model, it is shown that the revised accord will result in asymmetric differences in the efficacy of monetary policy...