With the amendment in the definition of 'securities' under SC(R)A (to include derivative contracts in the definition of securities), derivatives trading takes place under the provisions of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992. Dr. L.C Gupta Committee constituted by SEBI had laid down the regulatory framework for derivative trading in India.

Yes. The trading timings for the Derivatives Segment of BSE are from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Whereas the cash market timings are 10.00 am to 3.30pm.The investors can take advantage of expressing their view in the market before opening of cash market. However, please check the trading timing from time to time. See similar questions...

In the Indian Derivatives market, SEBI has not created any particular category of options writers. Any market participant can write options. However, the margin requirements are stringent for options writers. See similar questions...

Trading Member (TM) ? A TM is a member of the derivatives exchange and can trade on his own behalf and on behalf of his clients. Clearing Member (CM) ?These members are permitted to settle their own trades as well as the trades of the other non-clearing members known as Trading Members who have agreed to settle the trades through them. Self-clearing Member (SCM) ? A SCM are those clearing members who can clear and settle their own trades only. See similar questions...

Financial instruments based on some primary underlying asset or index such as a stock, bond, commodity, or a benchmark of stock prices. Derivative securities fluctuate up and down in tandem with the primary security. Derivatives often are leveraged, making them more volatile. They can be used to speculate as well as to reduce or control an unwanted risk. Options and futures are standardised derivatives. Others are customised to meet specific needs. See similar questions...

The Indian agriculture has undergone a sea change i.e. from manual and bullock farming to utilization of improved equipment and power farming and has resulted in increasing the cropping intensity. India does not need to import tractors, combine harvesters and other improved equipment, which are available within the country. See similar questions...

Ans: India's Bharti AirTel plans to roll out 3G services on a national level by end of 2006.Currently in India, GSM operators are at odds with CDMA operators over the future of 3G spectrum in the 1900 MHz band. I Reliance Infocomm, commercially launched Reliance IndiaMobile's, third-generation (3G) CDMA2000 1X services on May 1, 2003. The Reliance IndiaMobile service marks the first CDMA2000 1X nationwide commercial launch in India, bringing advanced wireless data and voice services. See similar questions...

In the Indian Derivatives market, SEBI has not created any particular category of options writers. Any market participant can write options. However, the margin requirements are stringent for options writers. See similar questions...

Investor's money has to be kept separate at all levels and is permitted to be used only against the liability of the Investor and is not available to the trading member or clearing member or even any other investor. The Trading Member is required to provide every investor with a risk disclosure document which will disclose the risks associated with the derivatives trading so that investors can take a conscious decision to trade in derivatives. See similar questions...

Hedgers: They are in the position where they face risk associated with the price of an asset. They use derivatives to reduce or eliminate risk. For example, a farmer may use futures or options to establish the price for his crop long before he harvests it. Various factors affect the supply and demand for that crop, causing prices to rise and fall over the growing season. See similar questions...

Open Market HomeBuy will help people to buy a home by offering equity loans of around 25% of the value of the property, alongside a conventional mortgage. The equity loans are partly funded by the Government through a HomeBuy Agent (either Metropolitan Home Ownership or Tower Homes) and partly by the mortgage lender, which will be one of Advantage, Bank of Scotland, Nationwide Building Society or Yorkshire Building Society. See similar questions...

In China, it is very popular like Ayurveda in India. Acupuncture has been integrated with modern medicine there. In India it is being practiced in all major cities, privately in clinics and hospitals like Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (VIMHANS), Indian Spinal; Injuries Centre, Delhi, also in some government hospitals. Indian Govt. is yet to recognize, although it is being practiced in many Govt. Hospitals and Teaching Instituites. See similar questions...

TrimTabs provides daily coverage of corporate actions, mutual fund and exchange-traded fund flows, and real-time macro indicators, which collectively drive changes in equity market liquidity. Our equity market liquidity analysis predicts the near term direction of the stock market. Our clients look to us as the best source for liquidity-based investment insights. See similar questions...

Bulgaria has been a politically stable country with preferential conditions and guarantees for foreign investors. It offers excellent business opportunities and has investment growth potential. Bulgaria real estates prices are lower than other destinations in Europe but the estimated acceptance of Bulgaria in the European Union will certainly boost the prices of Bulgaria real estate in the near future. This makes Bulgarian real estates market very attractive and profitable. See similar questions...

Analysts have estimated the IT services global market to be currently approximately $300 billion and is expected to increase to $700 billion by 2005. India currently exports $6 billion or two per cent worth of IT services. It is expected that by the year 2005, India will increase its IT services export market share to four per cent. See similar questions...

The Commercial Banks and the Financial Institutions are the most prominent participants in the Wholesale Debt Market in India. During the past few years, the investor base has been widened to include Co-operative Banks, Investment Institutions, cash rich corporates, Non-Banking Finance companies, Mutual Funds and high net-worth individuals. FIls have also been permitted to invest 100% of their funds in the debt market, which is a significant increase from the earlier limit of 30%. See similar questions...

Banks have been advised to redesignate such accounts as resident accounts on return of the account holder to India. No. Banks have been advised to continue to pay interest at the contracted rate till the maturity of the deposit if the deposit is held for the full term even after conversion into resident rupee account. See similar questions...

Banks would treat the deposits held in FCNR accounts as resident deposits but would continue to pay interest at the contracted rate till maturity of the deposit. Home | News & Views | NRIOL Exclusives | Community | Visitor Medical Insurance| Indian Insurance | Shop | Resources | Shop | Help | Feedback | See similar questions...