Analysis of Demat Account and Online Trading
Analysis of Demat Account and Online Trading
Analysis of Demat Account and Online Trading
1. Executive Summary 7
2. Objectives and Scope of the project work 8-9
3. Industrial overview 10
4. Company profile: 11-26
I) History
II) Profile
III) Products and services
IV) Growth story
V) SWOT Analysis
8. 44-49
Comparative analysis of competitors
9. 50-51
Research Objectives and Research Methodology
11. Conclusion 66
12. Suggestions 67
13. Bibliography 68
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The commencement of E-Trading and Demat has transformed the capital market in India.
With the help of Demat and Trading account, buying and selling of shares has become a
much faster and even process than trading with the assistance of a physical broker. It provides
for the assimilation of bank, broker, stock exchange and depository participants. This helps to
get rid of the painstaking procedure of investing in stock exchange. Today, if one wants to
invest in stock market, he has to contact a broker on phone or meet him personally to place
order. A broker generally gives such importance and additional service only to high net worth
customers. But the introduction of Internet trading, even a common or a small investor gets
an opportunity to avail the service at an affordable price which is much lesser than what is
charged by a physical broker over the phone. Online trading has given customer a real time
access to account information, stock quotes elaborated market research and interactive
trading. The prerequisites of Internet trading are a computer, a modem and a telephone
connection, registration with broker, a bank a/c and depository account. The introduction of
depository service is considered as the beginning of the trading of Stocks @ click. This
means that you can arrange delivery of scrips sold anytime, anywhere to anyone by click of a
mouse. Dematerialization facilitates to keep the securities in electronic form instead of paper
form. It offers more advantageous than the physical certificate form. Despite the advantages
of Dematerialization, the awareness levels among the investors relating to Demat account is
not adequate because of numerous reasons. The investors are not sufficiently responsive of
the concept of Demat account and the various financial institutions providing such services.
This study involves understanding the various concepts of Demat and analyzing the
investment pattern of individuals in India and a study on Analysis of awareness among
investors regarding On Line Trading and Dematerialization has been submitted to Pune
Institute of Business management, Pune in partial fulfillment of post graduate programme
(PGPBM+MBA).
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OBJECTIVES AND LIMITATIONS
Objectives:
An objective is the brainchild behind any project report. A project report will always
have a certain objective which needs to be accomplished. Following are the objectives behind
the preparation of my project at Indiabulls securities Ltd.
To Compare Indiabulls Online share trading account with the big players in the
Market i.e. ICICI, KARVY, HDFC, RELIENCE MONEY as well as with
INDIA INFOLINE
.
Identify the areas where INDIABULLS Scores above its competitors and what are
its weak links.
Know the market potential of INDIABULLS considering the fact that there are
many competitors in this field with some more firms expected to join the fray in
the near future. This will be done with the help of a questionnaire. Provide
suggestions to the company regarding what else it can do to stand apart in this
ever competitive field and thereby emerge as a market leader.
To understand the company, its achievements and tasks, products and services and
also to collect information about its competitors, its products and services offered.
After understanding and collecting information about the organization and its
competitors, a trainee will be able to work well for the organization.
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Limitations of study:
The respondents who have not given any information are not included in the sample
but do come under the population.
It was not possible to cover each and every client of each and every broking house
and hence a sample of 100 people was taken.
The market share of all the online share trading products is only for the city of
Varanasi. The market share of all the companies may differ in different cities. It
may also differ nationally.
Due to the tough competition each & every broking firm is offering different
schemes like, free opening A/c or different advance brokerage schemes where
Indiabulls is lacking in this area.
Scope Of Study
It provides a complete knowledge of various fundamental concepts of share market
and online trading.
It will help in analyzing the behavior of consumers and help in Knowing the
parameters of investment on which they would like to invest..
Through this project I am not only bringing long term clients for my organization but
also creating a word of mouth publicity of my organization by offering the best
services to the clients so that more and more potential customer will come and stick to
my organization.
Also through this project I suggest the organization the behavioral pattern of investor
towards different instruments.
From the study I have learned very much, about the company as well as the strategy
of the customers, which helps me a lot at my working days.
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INDUSTRIAL OVERVIEW
Basic Information:-
The history of trading goes back to 1983, when a doctor in Michigan placed the first Online
trade using E TRADE technology. What began with a single click over 16 years ago has now
taken the world by storm. The concept was visualized by one BILL PORTER, a physicist
and inventor who provide online quotes and trading services to many US firms like fidelity,
Charles Schwab, and Quick and Reilly. This led Bill to wonder why, as an Individual
investor, he had to pay a broker hundreds of dollars for stock transaction.
With incredible foresight, he saw the solution at hand; someday everyone would own
computers and invest through them with unprecedented efficiency and control. And today his
dream has become a reality.
With the global firms turning their eyes on INDIA as a country with immense potential for
growth thanks to globalization and various economic reforms, the Indian stock markets are
places receiving a lot of attention. Trading and investing in share is gaining momentum and
with the Internet facility virtually at every part of the country, it has become a reality for even
a smallest person wanting to invest his surplus money but did not know where to go until
recently.
Besides familiarity with the stock market, the transaction process, and having an account at s
broker or sub-broker, knowledge of basic investment information is also important to making
investment decisions.
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COMPANY PROFILE:
Mumbai, India.
Headquarters
Website http://www.indiabulls.com
HISTORY
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Indiabulls Financial Services Limited was incorporated on January 10, 2000 as M/s Orbis
InfoTech Private Limited at New Delhi under the Companies Act, 1956 with Registration No.
55 - 103183. The name of Company was changed to. Indiabulls Financial Services Private
Limited on March 16, 2001 due to change in the main objects of the Company from InfoTech
business to Investment & Financial Services business. It became a Public Limited Company
on February 27, 2004 and the name of Company was changed to M/s. Indiabulls Financial
Services Limited. And now this company has achieved milestone by voted as The Youngest
Company of the year in ET500.
The group started its business as a stock-brokerage firm and pioneered online brokerage
business in India before diversifying into other financial services areas such as consumer
credit (2004) and mortgages (2005). The group partnered with Farallon Capital to purchase
landmark Mumbai land assets and is currently building one of the largest integrated
commercial real estate projects in India (valued at more than $2 billion). The group recently
entered the power generation business and aims to have more than 5000 MW of power
generation under construction before the end of 2008.
Indiabulls Financial Services Ltd is a public company and listed on the National Stock
Exchange, Bombay Stock Exchange, Luxembourg Stock Exchange and London Stock
Exchange. The market capitalization of Indiabulls is approx US $ 800 million, and the
consolidated net worth of the company is approx US $ 400 million. Indiabulls and its group
companies have attracted US $ 300 million of equity capital in Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) since March 2000.
Indiabulls ranks at 82nd position in the list of most valuable companies in India. Indiabulls is
promoted by three engineers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. Foreign
Institutional Investors (FIIs) and foreign funds hold over 60 percent shareholding of
Indiabulls. Some of the large shareholders of Indiabulls are the largest financial institutions of
the world such as Fidelity Funds, Capital International, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Lloyd
George and Farallon Capital. There are approximately over 40,000 shareholders.
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PROFILE
Indiabulls is India’s leading Financial Services and Real Estate Company having over 640
branches across India. Indiabulls serves the financial needs of more than 4,50,000 customers
with its wide range of financial services and products from securities, derivatives trading,
depositary services, research and advisory services, consumer secured and unsecured credit,
loan against shares and mortgage & housing finance. Having around 4000 Relationship
Managers, Indiabulls helps its clients to satisfy their customized financial goals. An India bull
through its group of companies has entered into the Indian Real Estate business in 2005. It is
currently evaluating several large-scale projects worth several hundred million dollars.
Indiabulls Financial Services Ltd is a public company and listed on the National Stock
Exchange, Bombay Stock Exchange, Luxembourg Stock Exchange and London Stock
Exchange. The market capitalization of Indiabulls is approx US $ 800 million, and the
consolidated net worth of the company is approx US $ 400 million. Indiabulls and its group
companies have attracted US $ 300 million of equity capital in Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) since March 2000.
Indiabulls ranks at 82nd position in the list of most valuable companies in India. Indiabulls is
promoted by three engineers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. Foreign
Institutional Investors (FIIs) and foreign funds hold over 60 percent shareholding of
Indiabulls. Some of the large shareholders of Indiabulls are the largest financial institutions of
the world such as Fidelity Funds, Capital International, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Lloyd
George and Farallon Capital. There are approximately over 40,000 shareholders of the
company.
Indiabulls Financial Services is a retail financial services company providing a diverse array
of financial products and services, through its nationwide network of over 300 Indiabulls
offices, and services over 2,50,000 clients spread across 110 cities in India. Indiabulls, along
with its subsidiary companies, offer consumer loans, brokerage and depository services,
personal loans, home loans and other financial products and services to the retail markets.
Indiabulls, which has a workforce of over 10,000 full time employees, reported US $ 60
million in Profit before Tax and US $ 45 million in Net Profit for the first nine months of the
current financial year.
Business of the company has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception. Indiabulls
became the first company to bring FDI in Indian Real Estate through a JV with Farallon
Capital Management LLC, a respected US based investment firm, Indiabulls has
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demonstrated deep understanding and commitment to Indian Real Estate market by winning
competitive bids for landmark properties in Mumbai and Delhi.
Indiabulls Group is one of the top business houses in the country with business interests in
Real Estate, Infrastructure, Financial Services, Retail, Multiplex and Power sectors. India
bulls Group companies are listed in Indian and overseas financial markets. The Net worth of
the Group exceeds USD 2 billion. India bulls has been conferred the status of a “Business
Super brand” by The Brand Council, Super brands India.
India bulls Financial Services is an integrated financial services powerhouse providing
Consumer Finance, Housing Finance, Commercial Loans, Life Insurance, Asset Management
and Advisory services. India bulls Financial Services Ltd is amongst 68 companies
constituting MSCI - Morgan Stanley India Index. India bulls Financial is also part of CLSA’s
model portfolio of 30 Best Companies in Asia. India bulls Financial Services signed a joint
venture agreement with Sogecap, the insurance arm of Societé Generale (SocGen) for its
upcoming life insurance venture. India bulls Financial Services in partnership with MMTC
Limited, the largest commodity trading company in India, is setting up India’s 4th Multi-
Commodities Exchange.
India bulls Real Estate Limited is India’s third largest property company with development
projects spread across residential projects, commercial offices, hotels, malls, and Special
Economic Zones (SEZs) infrastructure development. India bulls Real Estate partnered with
Farallon Capital Management LLC of USA to bring the first FDI into real estate. India bulls
Real Estate is transforming 14 million sqft in 16 cities into premium quality, high-end
commercial, residential and retail spaces. India bulls Real Estate has diversified significantly
in the following business verticals within the real estate space: Real Estate Development,
Project Advisory & Facilities Management: Residential, Commercial (Office and Malls) and
SEZ Development. Power: Thermal and Hydro Power Generation.
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ABOUT FOUNDERS:
The fast paced growth, diversification and consolidation of the Group has been possible due
to the vision and leadership of the co-founders of Indiabulls.
Sameer Gehlaut is the Chairman, CEO and Whole Time Director of Indiabulls. Sameer is an
engineer from IIT, Delhi (1995) and has worked internationally with Halliburton in its
international services business in 1995. He has utilized his experience with the international
best practices and professional work culture at Halliburton to lead Indiabulls successfully.
Rajiv Rattan is the President, CFO and Whole Time Director of Indiabulls. Rajiv is an
engineer from IIT, Delhi (1994) and has rich experience in the oil industry, having worked
extensively across the globe in highly responsible assignments with Schlumberger. Rajiv has
managed remote exploration projects providing evaluation services for different clients in
India as well as abroad.
Saurabh Mittal is a Director at Indiabulls. Declared the best graduating student in IIT, Delhi
in (1995), Saurabh was also one of the engineers selected by Schlumberger to work for its
international services business in 1995 and gained experience of working in various global
locations. He graduated as a Baker Scholar with an MBA from the Harvard Business
School. He has also developed in-depth understanding of international financial markets.
Board Of Directors
NAME DESIGNATION
Mr.Sameer Gehlaut Chairman & Whole time Director
Mr.Shamsher Singh Director
Mr.Aishwarya Katoch Director
Mr.Kartar Singh Gulia Director
Mr.Gagan Banga Director
Mr.Saurabh K Mittal Director
Mr.Karan Singh Director
Mr.Rajiv Rattan Whole Time Director
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INDIABULLS SECURTIES LTD.
Indiabulls Securities Limited is India’s leading capital markets company with All-India
Presence and an extensive client base. Indiabulls Securities is the first and only brokerage
house in India to be assigned the highest rating BQ – 1 by CRISIL. Indiabulls Securities Ltd
The company through various types of brokerage accounts provides product and services
related to purchase and sale of securities listed in NSE and BSE. It also provides depository
services, equity research services, mutual fund, IPO distribution to its clients. The company
Depository Services
NRI Trading
.
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Power Indiabulls (PIB)
Power Indiabulls (PIB) is the advanced online trading platform from Indiabulls Securities
Limited, the leading stock broker in India with a branch network spread across the country.
PIB provides the best in the class internet trading features and delivers a seamless and rich
online trading experience for its users. Whether we are a Day-Trader who buy/sell stocks
during the day or a Stock Research Analyst who believes in taking a stock trading call after
doing extensive fundamental research & technical analysis, PIB fulfills our every stock
PIB comes with a whole host of online features for the internet trading users ranging from
real-time stock prices, to live trading reports, charting, News Room. For Market Experts &
Stock Research Analysts, PIB provides features like Technical Analysis to help them analyze
the behavior of a particular stock using popular technical analysis indicators like Simple
Moving Average, Stochastic, Relative Strength Index, etc. Besides, one can also view Market
Statistics section to view the day’s Top Gainers / Losers, Most Active, Most Volatile, etc.
For day traders, PIB offers trading features like Intraday Charting, Hourly Tick List and
Alerts to help them track the movement of underlying scrip / index during the day. Besides,
one can also create multiple Market Watch windows to view the latest market price of the
PIB provides an integrated online trading platform for the internet trading community to
invest in equity, F&O, Online IPOs and base their decision on sound fundamental research
and technical analysis. It also provides various kinds of trading reports, each developed to
cater to internet trading users’ distinct needs. For ex., we can access Net Portfolio Report to
view a list of stocks that are available in our portfolio. To view our
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open positions in F&O segment, we can access F&O Complete Position Report. PIB also
provides details about our current day's obligations in Current Obligations Report.
With whole host of advanced online trading features, PIB aims to fulfill the needs of every
genre of investors & help them gain profits in every possible way.
Features of PIB:
Live Streaming Quotes
Fast Order Entry
Tic by Tic Live Charts
Technical Analysis
Live News and Alerts
Signature Account
With Indiabulls Signature account you will always remain on top of your investments. It
provides you the platform to trade in Equity and Derivatives. With an unmatched service and
nationwide presence, the Indiabulls Signature account comes bundled with a variety of
exclusive features.
Ease of trading – With Indiabulls Signature account we have the flexibility to place
your orders either by logging on the website, calling at the branch or walking in the
branch.
Dedicated Service Branch and Relationship Manager: we can get in touch with our
Relationship Manager and Service Branch for all our trading related requirements.
Power Indiabulls (PIB): We can trade smarter and faster using the Power Indiabulls
application. Access the broad spectrum of sophisticated trading tools and get an edge
in the stock markets.
Online Payment Gateways: Use Indiabulls online payment gateways facility and get
instant credit in our Trading Account. Indiabulls currently provide online gateway
payment facility with four major banks – HDFC, ICICI, AXIS and IDBI.
IPOs – Indiabulls provides flexibility to apply in ongoing IPOs through either online
or offline channels. For applying online, we do not need to fill tedious forms and write
cheques. We can apply conveniently in IPOs from the comfort of our home / office
through our Website/PIB. For applying offline, we can contact our Relationship
Manager/ Service Branch.
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Portfolio Tracker: We can track our investments online through Indiabulls portfolio
tracker functionality. We can conveniently track the daily movement, notional /
booked profits and losses in your portfolio.
Equity Analysis Report – A qualified and dedicated team of equity analysts at
Indiabulls publishes various research reports. We can view these reports to gain
insight into the companies of your interest.
News Room: The News Room provides real-time news from stock-markets, corporate
sector, economy and other segments that have a bearing on the market sentiment.
Market Statistics: This functionality facilitates tracking the market trend by
providing us real time data on top gainers, top losers, volume toppers and most
volatile stocks.
Mobile Power Indiabulls (MPIB): MPIB is a mobile-phone based application,
developed exclusively for Indiabulls customers. Using MPIB, we can view the live
market rates of your favorite stocks and futures contracts on your mobile device. Thus
with MPIB, we can always remain connected with the market, even on the move.
Electronic Contract Notes on Email: This facility enables us to get digitally signed
Electronic Contract Notes on email within 24 hours of executing trades in our Trading
Account.
Depository Services
Indiabulls is a depository participant with the National Securities Depository Limited and
Central Depository Services (India) Limited for trading and settlement of dematerialised
shares. Indiabulls performs clearing services for all securities transactions through its
accounts. We offer depository services to create a seamless transaction platform – execute
trades through Indiabulls Securities and settle these transactions through the Indiabulls
Depository Services. Indiabulls Depository Services is part of our value added services for
our clients that create multiple interfaces with the client and provide for a solution that takes
care of all your needs.
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Indiabulls Equity Analysis complements its equity broking and advisory services with high
quality comprehensive report which can be accessed online. Research report assess the
potential strength and investment risk by doing in-depth and exhaustive analysis of
operational and financial performance of company, Peer group analysis, present Industry
scenario using advanced and sophisticated forecasting tools and models. These research
reports identify, examine and distill attractive investment opportunities to help you in
building and maintaining your ideal portfolio.
Salient features of Indiabulls Equity Analysis:
NRI Trading
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can also enjoy the state of the art Online trading Platforms
of Indiabulls to trade in Indian Capital Markets. We, at Indiabulls, provide NRI clients a fast
and secure trading platform which would perfectly cater to NRI's Trading
requirements. To start trading through Indiabulls , the following simple steps need to be
followed:
Opening of Online NRI Trading and NRI Demat account with Indiabulls: Get in touch with
your nearest Indiabulls service branch (Branch Locator) to complete all the Trading and
Demat account opening formalities.
Opening of a NRI PIS account with Axis bank: A NRI is required to open a PIS account
(Portfolio Investment Scheme) with a designated bank in India. Indiabulls Securities Limited
has tied up Axis bank to offer this facility to NRIs to enable them to trade in the Indian
Capital markets.
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GROWTH STORY
2000- India bulls Financial Services Ltd. established one of India’s first trading platforms
01 with the development of an in house team.
2001- Indiabulls expands its service offerings to include Equity, F&O, Wholesale Debt,
03 Mutual fund, IPO distribution and Equity Research.
2003- India bulls ventured into Insurance distribution and commodities trading.
04 Company focused on brand building and franchise model.
India bulls came out with its initial public offer (IPO) in September 2004.
India bulls started its consumer finance business.
2004-
India bulls entered the Indian Real Estate market and became the first company to
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bring FDI in Indian Real Estate.
India bulls won bids for landmark properties in Mumbai.
India bulls has acquired over 115 acres (0.47 km2) of land in Sonepat for residential
home site development.
Merrill Lynch and Goldman sac, one of the renowned investment banks in the world
have increased their shareholding in India bulls.
2005- India bulls is a market leader in securities brokerage industry, With around 31% share
06 in online trading, Farallon Capital and its affiliates, the world’s largest hedge fund
committed Rs. 2000 million for India bulls subsidiaries Viz. India bulls Credit Services
Ltd. and India bulls Housing Finance Ltd.
Steel Tycoon Mr. LN Mittal promoted LNM India Internet venture Ltd. acquired 8.2%
stake in India bulls Credit Services Ltd.
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India bulls entered in a 50/50 joint venture with DLF, Kenneth Builders &
Developers (KBD). KBD has acquired 35.8 acres (145,000 m2) of land from
Delhi Development Authority through a competitive bidding process for Rs 450
crore to develop residential apartments.
India bulls Financial Services Ltd. is included in the prestigious Morgan Stanley
Capital International Index (MSCI).
Farallon Capital has agreed to invest Rs. 6,440 million in India bulls Financial
2006-07
Services Ltd. India bulls ventured into commodity brokerage business.
India bulls has received an “in principle approval” from Government of India for
development of multi product SEZ in the state of Maharashtra.
Dev Property Development plc. has subscribed to new shares and has also
acquired a minority shareholding from the Company.
India bulls Financial Services Ltd. Board resolves to Amalgamate India bulls
Credit Services Limited and demerge India bulls Securities Limited.
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Sales Turn over and Profit and Earning per share Of IndiaBulls
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1400
1200
Gross Profit
800
Net Profit
600
Earnings Per
Share
400
200
0
Mar '05 Mar.06 Mar.07 Mar '08 Mar '09
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SWOT ANALYSIS
Strengths
Weaknesses
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Opportunities
Threats
Presence of very strong competitors Like, Karvy, Angel Broking, Share khan,
Religare etc.
Aggressive marketing by competitors.
Low brokerage offerings by competitors.
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DEPOSITORY SYSTEM IN INDIA:
The Indian capital market witnessed an explosive growth between mid Eighties and mid
Nineties. The total number of companies listed in the stock exchanges had grown by 72.3%
from 2729 in 4702 in 1995. The market capitalization of the companies listed with stock
exchanges had gone up from Rs.21, 000 crores in 1985 to more than Rs.4, 50,000 crores in
1995.The secondary market trading activity also gathered momentum. There has been
tremendous growth in secondary market trading at BSE and NSE. Other regional exchanges
like Calcutta, New Delhi have also become active players in the market. This sudden growth
had exposed the limitations of the system. The system used was not able to withstand the
strain caused by the tremendous growth in the securities market.
The entire securities market started experiencing a gridlock, posing obstacles in its growth.
Moreover, this sudden growth has also magnified the risks that have always been plaguing
the Indian system, viz., credit risk and systematic risk. International institutional investors
wanting to invest in India had become apprehensive about the reliability of the trade
settlement mechanisms used in the country, which did not match international standards.
Besides affecting the inflow of foreign capital, the lack of efficient settlement systems had
affected all those operating in the stock market, be it institutional investors, individual
investors or brokers. They suffered due to lost trading days (liquidity), lost scrips improperly
paid dividends, mistaken registration, unnecessary financing cost, inappropriate risk like
failure of counter party and fraud.
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Era of Scripless and Paperless trading:
To sort out the above mentioned problems and to restore the investors confidence in the stock
market the depository system was set up. It was against this background that the Government
of India enacted the Depositories Act in 1996, which an era of scrip less trading and
settlement, efficient market infrastructure, investor protection, reduced risks and transparency
of transaction in the securities market.
Depository Act, 1996:
The concept of Depository is known to the world since 1949 when the first depository was set
up in Germany. There were 112 depositories in operation by the year 2001. Every depository
operates under a country‘s specific law and regulation in order to ensure safety, liquidity,
rights and liabilities to the security holders.
Depository:
A depository is an organization where the securities of an investor are held in electronic form.
A depository can be compared to a bank. To avail of the services of a depository, an investor
has to open an account with the depository through a depository participant, just as he opens
an account with the bank. Holding shares in the account is a kin to holding money in the bank
At present, India has only two depositories-National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL) and
Central Depository Services Ltd (CDSL).
NSDL is the first depository in the county, which is promoted by three major financial
institutions - Unit Trust of India, Industrial development Bank of India and National Stock
Exchange of India Limited. The second depository of the country (CSDL) is set up in 1999
by the Bombay Stock Exchange and Bank of India
However, most of the services offered by both these depositories are similar. Today almost all
the companies listed in dematerialized from with NSDL are available with CDSL.
BANK DEPOSITORY
Holds funds in accounts Holds securities in accounts
Transfers funds between accounts Transfers without handling securities
Safekeeping of Money Safekeeping of securities
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Depository participant:
The person who holds a Demat account is a beneficiary owner. In case of a joint account, the
account holders will be beneficiary holders of that joint account. The Demat account number
of the beneficiary holder(s) is known as the BO Id. A DP id is the number of the depository
participant allotted by the depository.
Functions of Depository:
In the depository system, securities are held in depository accounts, which is more or less
similar to holding funds in bank account.
Transfer of ownership of securities is done through simple account transfers. This method
does away with all the risks and hassles normally associated with paperwork. Consequently,
the cost of transacting in a depository environment is considerably lower as compared to
transacting in certificates. The depository system also allows distribution of dividends
through the RBI‘s ECS system, whenever the participating company has agreed to such
services. Other entitlements such as bonuses, split-ups are also directly effected by the
depository into the investor‘s account. The following can be held in the depository
(electronic) form:
Shares (listed or unlisted) ,Stocks ,Bonds ,Debentures ,RBI Relief Bonds ,Government
Securities (through a primary Dealer) ,Units of Mutual Funds ,Commercial Paper ,Money
Market Instruments etc.
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OPENING A DEMATERIALIZATION ACCOUNT (DEMAT A/C)
Demat refers to a dematerialized account. Just as we have to open an account with a bank if
we want to save your money, make cheque payments etc, we need to open a demat account if
we want to buy or sell stocks. So it is just like a bank account where actual money is replaced
by shares. We have to approach the DPs (remember, they are like bank branches), to open our
demat account.
Demat account allows you to buy, sell and transact shares without the endless paperwork and
delays. It is also safe, secure and convenient.
Let’s say our portfolio has 100 of Satyam, 50of Suzlon, 20 of ICICI BANK, 50 of Tech
Mahindra and 100 of TCS shares. All these will show in our demat account. So we don’t have
to possess any physical certificates showing that us own these shares. They are all held
electronically in our account. As we buy and sell the shares, they are adjusted in our account.
Just like a bank passbook or statement, the DP will provide you with periodic statements of
holdings and transactions.
Individuals, companies, Trusts, Partnership firms, NRIs, HUF, Banks and Institutions are
allowed to open a depository account with any depository through a depository participant.
The investor would need to execute a standard form giving all his details, bank details,
instruction details, nomination details and off-course photograph and signature. Along with
this form, the investor would also have sign an agreement with the depository participant
which usually forms a standard part of the account opening process. The details on the form
have to be matched with a photocopy of the investor‘s passport, driving license etc. to certify
the mentioned details. If the investor is an NRI, then the client will have to provide overseas
address, provide copy of RBI Approval, if any. The RBI Approval is not mandatory for
opening of a DP. Account but is required to receive shares into the account when purchased
through the secondary market.
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A: Procedure for purchasing dematerialized securities
The procedure for purchasing dematerialized securities is also similar to the procedure for
buying physical securities.
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B: Procedure of selling dematerialized securities
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BENEFITS OF DEMATERIALIZATION ACCOUNT
Primary benefits:
1- Safety: If we are holding our shares, bonds etc in physical (paper) form, there are
chances of its theft, mutilation, and loss. Moreover, we are also exposed to the risks of
fake papers, bad-delivery or delays at the time of transfer of physical securities.
However, in DEMAT accounts; we can preserve our long-term investments safely and
securely.
Other Benefits:
Apart from the safety and convenience, there are lot more advantages of opening DEMAT
accounts. Here are few of the most necessary reasons for having a DEMAT account.
We can park most of our investments including shares, bonds, debentures, Gold Units,
NSC and bonds in our DEMAT account. We might not immediately realize the
benefits of having all the investments in DEMAT form. For instance, if we change our
residence, we just have to write to the DP (Depository Participant), which
automatically gets our new address registered with all the companies where we have
invested our money.
We do not have to remember the due dates of maturity of bonds, NSC and debentures,
as the redemption proceeds are automatically credited to our bank account, which is
linked with our DEMAT account.
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We receive all the dividends and interests directly in our linked bank account.
In case of bonus, rights, split, merger or any other corporate actions, everything takes
place automatically. We do not have to do anything except to file the physical
intimation letters sent by the Registrar and Transfer Agents.
Nowadays with the advent of online trading, we can perform online all the activities
associated with buy, sell and transfer of shares.
With a single nomination in your DEMAT account, we are nominating our legal heirs
to all the investments held by us.
For many public issues of bonds and debentures of reputed and trustworthy
companies, it is necessary to have a DEMAT Account, as the companies do not allot
securities in paper form.
Since most of the process of buying and selling dematerialized securities is electronic,
there are no chances of signature mismatch.
So with Dematerialized Securities, the entire process of transferring shares, bonds and other
financial assets has become smooth and swift. DEMAT Accounts offer numerous advantages
and hence it makes sense for the retail investors to open DEMAT Accounts as early as
possible.
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ONLINE TRADING:
Change is the law of nature”. There were times when man was a Wanderer or a
normal. He himself had to go place to place in search of food, water and now everything is
available at your doorstep just at the click of the mouse. The growth of information
technology has affected almost all sectors of life. Internet has enabled us to get
every information at our doorstep.
When Internet has affected all sectors he could “stock markets” the most important player of
the economy, has remained far behind? Like all other sectors Internet has set its feet in the
stock markets also.
The Stock Market system provides single, nation wide securities. It enables LAN investors in
one part of the country to trade at the best quotes with an investor located in any other part of
the country through the members of the stock exchange and subsequently clears and settle the
trade in an efficient and cost effective manner. The primary objective of the Stock Market is
to provide clear opportunity to the investors throughout the country to trade any security
irrespective of the size of the order or the broker through whom the order is routed. This
provides the facility to execute the buy order at the lowest price in the stock market located
anywhere in the country without any extra cost to the investors.
There will be no trading floor in the exchange. Instead, each trading member will have a
computer at his own office anywhere in India which will be connected to the central
computer system at the NSE through leased line or VSATs (very small aperture terminals),
for an interim transition period of 6 months & subsequently by satellite link. VSATs are
relatively smaller dishes similar to dish antenna for cable TV & have the benefit of not being
very expensive. A satellite network makes it possible to connect almost all the parts of the
nation quickly as it is easy to install, as against the ground lines such as dial up modems
leased lines, which are prone to disruptions, satellite links, on the other hands ensure high
speed, availability and quality of the connection. This mode of trading is known as "Online
Trading"
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Introduction of online trading in India
Online trading started in India in February 2000 when a couple of brokers started offering an
online trading platform for their customers.
The central computer located at the Exchange is connected to the workstations of the
Brokers through satellite using Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs). Orders placed at
based on price and time priority. Both the exchanges have switched over from the open
outcry trading system to a fully automated computerized mode of trading known as BOLT
(BSE On Line Trading) and NEAT (National Exchange Automated Trading) System. It
facilitates more efficient processing, automatic order matching, faster execution of trades
and transparency. The scrips traded on the BSE have been classified into 'A', 'B1', 'B2', 'C', 'F'
and 'Z' groups.
The 'A' group shares represent those, which are in the carry forward system (Badla). The
'F' group represents the debt market (fixed income securities) segment. The 'Z' group
scrips are the blacklisted companies. The 'C' group covers the odd lot securities in 'A',
'B1' & 'B2' groups and Rights renunciations. key regulator governing Stock Exchanges,
Brokers, Depositories, Depository participants, Mutual Funds, FIIs and other participants
in Indian secondary and primary market is the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) Ltd.
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Objectives of Present Trading System:
Eliminate unmatched trades and delayed reporting Provide for on-line and off-line
monitoring control and surveillance of the market.
Promote fairness and speedy matching Smooth market operations using technology
while retaining the flexibility of conventional treading practices
Consolidate the trades data on electronic media to interface will the broker‘s back
office system
Provide public information on scrip prices, indices for all users of the system
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MECHANICS OF ONLINE TRADING
The client is
intimated about
the execution of
the deal by e-mail.
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Features Of Online Trading
The Online Trading is having many features which make it most suitable for the investors to
go for. Some of these features are as follows:
Freedom of Information:
The Internet can provide a new sense of control over your financial future. The
amount of investment information available online is truly astounding. It's one of
the best aspects of being a wired investor. For the first time in history, any
individual with an Internet connection can:
At the most basic level, an online trading account gives you more agility in buying
and selling stocks. This is through sophisticated information streams, dedicated
trading platforms and sophisticated tools for accessing the markets.
Offers greater transparency:
Online trading offers you greater transparency by providing you with an audit trail.
This involves a complete integrated electronic chain starting from order placement,
to clearing and settlement and finally ending with a credit into your depository
account. All these stages are subject to inspection, thus bringing in transparency
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into the system.
This method of trading reduces the settlement risk for the investor, as in this case
all short sell orders are squared off at the specified cut-off time and not allowed to
be carried forward.
Instant trade order confirmations:
Every trade is confirmed immediately and you will receive an on-screen
confirmation following every trade with full details for your records. This
avoids costly errors that would have been discovered when it is too late.
Integrated Accounts:
Our Bank, Depository and Trading account are integrated for our convenience.
Various broking houses provide access to many of the popular banks.
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BENEFITS OF ONLINE TRADING:
1) Less Costly:
The most significant advantage of the Online broking is the cost reduction in the
brokerage. Due to the power of the Internet one has the privilege of becoming the
clients of really large brokerages with the benefits of enjoying the low charges
before enjoyed only by the big players. As the DP account has got linked to the trading
account most players do not charge a minimum transaction cost thus
truly allowing one to buy a single share and achieve meaningful rupee price
averaging whatever be your buying power.
2) Peace of Mind:
One can never have complete peace of mind but online investing does away with
the hassles of filling up instruction slips, visits to the broker for handing over these
slips and consequent costs.
3) Keeping Records:
The site one trades on keeps a record of all transactions down to unexecuted orders
and cancelled orders thus keeping one abreast of all your transactions 24 hours a
day. No paperwork means more time at one’s disposal for research and analysis.
It is the ease of doing the trade through net, with a click of mouse; one can buy or sell any
share that is dematerialized.
Other than the above-mentioned advantages, Internet trading provides some
additional advantages to the investors, brokers and also helps the nation to
Channelize the resources. Net trading would increase competition in the market
hence increase in the bargaining power of the investors. The entire communication
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between the investor, broker and exchange would take place within milliseconds.
This may appear on one’s screens when he is desperately trying to get out of an
unprofitable position. Some of the online sites are providing a telephone number for
use in case their sites are overloaded or their server down.
Recently ICICI Direct had a connectivity problem with the NSE for two and halfhours
during trading hours. This problem is rare but be alive to its possibility.
As a client one will access the NSE through a server of the online brokerage and this
may involve queuing delays. If a number of client access the server the server takes
its own time sending the orders to the NSE server. He must check out the
seamlessness of this interface before selecting an online brokerage. The faster the
orders are processed the more seamless is the interface.
If one like to ask his broker "Aaj kya achcha lag raha hai" he may not be able to do
so. If he wants advice on a particular stock in his portfolio he may not even be able
to get that.
6.) Margin:
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If Internet trading alone is not fast and furious enough; many people are trading on
margin. That is where the brokerage firm lends you money by leveraging his
account, allowing him to buy a large amount of securities by putting up only a small
amount of money. He may have forgotten what he read in the small print of his agreement,
but the brokerage firm has the right to change the maintenance margin
requirements without any warning or notice to him. In fact, the firm has the right to
liquidate his securities holdings (and it can pick and choose which ones) without any
notice to one if he fail to meet the margin call. And there he was leveraged to the
hilt, hoping to hit a home run when he discovered that he is required to make a
large deposit that he cannot make. The next thing one know, the firm is selling off his
securities at a point in time that is not the best for him. These are the perils of
trading on margin.
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Recent Developments:
The current recession in the economy is affecting the stock market which has triggered a
slowdown in the opening of new account by the depository participants (DPs). Faced with the
sudden dip in the number of new accounts being opened, the DPs are devising ways to
attracts customers. On offer is Interactive Voice Response (IVR) for the latest update on
Demat accounts and services through the Internet. There is a 42% decline in the number of
new account opening. Perhaps the volatility in the market has made investors worry. Analysts
said there was booms in Demat account opening as retail customers were riding high on the
loans extended to pick up initial public offers. Most of these Demat accounts are now
dormant.
Several DPs are planning to launch Interactive Voice Response (IVR) units and Demat
services on the Net, Through these IVR units , investor will be able to know the current value
of their portfolio, current holdings, transaction list, etc.
Some DPs are providing Demat services on the internet to enable customer to access their
account and get the holding and transaction statement on a daily basis..
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS STOCK BROKING
COMPANIES IN VARANASI ON THE BASIS OF ACTIVATION
CHARGES, BROKERAGE, SERVICES
Angel Broking
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IndiaInfoline
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Religare Securities
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ICICI Direct
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RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
To find out the point of view of Investors regarding the services provided by DP.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Primary Data: The required data was collected by way of distribution of questionnaires
to investors at random and by way of telephonic interviews and online distribution of
questionnaire.
Close observation
Survey conduction
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DATA INTRPRETATION AND ANALYSIS
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Yes NO
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Q.2) Please tick the following:-
a.) Type of trading you generally do intraday / delivery /both
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
intraday delivery both
Interpretation: - 26% people prefer intraday trading, 42. % prefer delivery and
32% do both type of trading.
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b.)Time period of investment less 1 month/ 1-6 month /more than 6 month.
50
40
30
20
10
0
Less than 1 1 to 6 More than 6
month month months
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50
40
30
20
10
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Q.4) What is your opinion about the problem of market uncertainty in trading?
a.) It's a big challenge
b.) It's manageable
c.) It's an opportunity
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
a.)It's a big b.)It's c.)It's an
challenge manageable opportunity
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Q.5) Does unsatisfactory services provided by the broking firm create problem
in trading?
a.) Yes
b.) A little
c.) No
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Yes a little No
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Q.6) Which charge do you consider charged by the broking firms is a problem
in trading?
a.) Broking charge
b.) Undisclosed hidden charge
c.) Annual maintenance charge
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
a.)Broking charge b.)Undisclosed c.)Annual
hidden charge maintenance charge
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Questions regarding perception of traders regarding Indiabulls:-
Q.1) Name of the broking firm with which you are making your investment?
a.) India bulls
b) Share khan
c) Angel Broking
d) Religare
e) Karvy
f) Others
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
a.)India b.)Share Angel Religare Karvy others
bulls khan Broking
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Q.2) Are you satisfied in trading with your broking firm?
a.) Satisfied
b.) Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
c.) Dissatisfied
50
40
30
20
10
0
a.)Satisfied b.)Neither satisfied c.)Dissatisfied
nor dissatisfied
Interpretation: - Most of the people are satisfied with their broking firm.
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Q.3) Are you aware of products and services offered by India bulls?
a.) Yes
b.) No
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Yes NO
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Q.4) Are you satisfied with them?
a.) Satisfied
b.) Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
c.) Dissatisfied
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
a.)Satisfied b.)Neither satisfied c.)Dissatisfied
nor dissatisfied
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Q.5) Are you satisfied with the charges charged by India bulls for opening D-
Mat account?
a.) Satisfied
b.) Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
c.) Dissatisfied
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
a.)Satisfied b.)Neither c.) Dissatisfied
satisfied nor
dissatisfied
Interpretation: - Most of people are satisfied with the charges charged by India
bulls for opening Demat account.
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Q.6) What is your perception regarding Indiabulls?
a.) Good
b.) average
c.) Bad
50
40
30
20
10
0
Good Avg. Bad
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Q.7) Please specify reasons?
a.) Services good /average / bad
b.) Brokerage good /average / bad
c.) Relationship manager's support good /average / bad
d.) Transparency good /average / bad
60
50
40
30
20
10
c.)Relationship
a.)Service b.)Brokerage Transparency
manager's support
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Q.8) At which office location you are more comfortable with Indiabulls:-
a.) Kuber complex
b.) Arihant complex
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Kuber complex Arihant complex
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CONCLUSION
People aware about Indiabulls are satisfied regarding product and services by
Indiabulls.
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SUGGESTIONS
Indiabulls should conduct some kind of mock Classes for new Investors who even
don’t know about share market.
There should be employee ID-Card for them so that When they go on it shows good
impression and Identity of employee.
IndiaBulls Organize training Program for their existing clients once or twice in a year.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
www.Indiabulls.com
www.Investopedia.com
www.powerindiabulls.com
www.bseindia.com
www.nseindia.com
www.moneycontrol.com
www.equitymarket.com
www.demat.com
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ANNEXURE
Questionnaire:
Q4) What is your opinion 'about the problem of market uncertainty in trading?
a.) It's a big challenge b.) It's manageable c.) It's an opportunity
Q.5) Does unsatisfactory services provided by the braking firm create problem in trading?
a.) Yes b.) Partially c.) No
Q.6) Which charge do you consider charged by the companies is a problem in trading?
a.)Broking charge b.) Undisclosed hidden charge c.)Annual maintenance charge
Q.7) Name of the company with which you are making your investment?
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a.) India bulls b.) Reliance money c.) Share khan d.) Other
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Q.8) Are you satisfied in trading with your broking firm?
a.) Satisfied b.)Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied c) Dissatisfied
Q.10) Are you satisfied with the charges charged by indiabulls for opening D-Mat account
(with annual maintenance charge)?
Q.13) At which office location you are more comfortable with Indiabulls:
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