This book defines investors sentiments as investors attitude and opinion towards investing in the stocks. Investors sentiment has been a serious subject of study in the finance literature for a number of years. The research in behavioural finance is comparatively less in India. It is not possible for all retail investors to make a successful investment decision at all times. A better undertaking of behavioural process and outcomes is important for financial planners, investors and others. It is good to study periodically the investors sentiment to find out what really influence them. An...

This book analyzes the Determinants of Financial Inclusion with special reference to Inter-State Variations in India. The study of Financial Inclusion is very important for the development of society because the consequence of Financial Exclusion is quite harmful. An attempt is made in this study to examine the extent of interstate variation and inter-district variation in the level of Financial Inclusion in India with particular reference to Tamil Nadu. The identification and examination of Determinants of Financial Inclusion with empirical data would help to build uniform economic...

The present study is an analytical one. It examines the efficiency of sectoral indices in India. It is of great interest to many to know which factors influence the stock market efficiency in general and different industries in particular. The investors need to understand the efficiency of stock market to invest their hard earned money in a profitable way while policy makers need the latest information about different indices to devise appropriate policies. Thus, the study on efficiency of sectoral indices could also help the Government to identify the efficient sector and to channel the...

This book helps the readers and researchers to understand the profile of retail investors and to know the investment characteristics of investors. This study is important to know the preference of investors in respect of their Risk Tolerance Level. Besides, it tries to unravel the influence of demographic factors on the risk tolerance level. This study would help the policy makers in designing appropriate financial instruments to cater to the unique needs of retail investors, taking into account their risk taking attitude.

This book examines the impact of Corporate Governance Mechanism on the performance of sample firms listed in NSE. The success or failure of firms mainly depends on the extent to which the firms are managed efficiently. The performance of firms is influenced by Corporate Governance Mechanism in India. The study of governance mechanism would be helpful for the shareholders to take better investment decisions. Besides, it is also helpful to corporates to organize accounting and auditing transparently and synchronies reporting system with global standards. It is beneficial for the firms to...

This book analyzes the impact of Corporate Governance Practices and Firm Characteristics on the Dividend Policies of sample IT Firms listed in BSE in India. Dividend Payout is one of the significant proactive measures employed to reduce the agency costs of business enterprises. Corporate enterprises are envisioned to achieve sustained, long term growth and success based on the foundations of accountability, equity, fairness and transparency in the organizational operations. Both financial resources and human capital have to be optimally utilized to earn higher revenues and profits, which can...