Capital Markets Explained

Capital Markets Explained

Capital Markets Explained is a structured track of 6 lessons that build a complete, interview-ready understanding of the topic. Work through them in order, then use the quiz and flashcards in each lesson to revise.

What this course covers

  • Primary Markets & the IPO Process Explained - The primary market is where companies raise fresh capital through new issuances.
  • Secondary Markets: How Stock Trading Works - Secondary markets facilitate trading of already-issued securities between investors, providing liquidity, price discovery, and risk transfer.
  • Equity Markets Explained - Index / Metric Value / Details Significance Nifty 50 50 large-cap stocks; free-float market cap weighted; base 1000 (Nov 1995) Primary equity benchmark; futures & options
  • Debt Markets & Bonds Explained - India's debt market - comprising government securities, corporate bonds, and money market instruments - is the largest by volume but less liquid than equity markets.
  • Mutual Funds Explained: Types & How They Work - India's mutual fund industry has witnessed explosive growth, driven by digitization, SIP culture, SEBI's regulatory clarity, and increased financial awareness.
  • SEBI & Market Regulation in India - SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) was established in 1988 and given statutory powers in 1992 to: (1) Protect investor interests, (2) Promote development of se