This book covers all important topics to impart the basic knowledge of Indian Securities markets and related Rules & Regulations. The coverage of the book is as follows:

• Basics of Indian Securities markets
• Processes involved in Primary & Secondary markets
• Schemes and products in Mutual Funds and Derivatives Markets in India
• Financial Planning Process

This book will be helpful for the following individuals who are interested in acquiring basic knowledge of the Indian Securities markets, including:

• Entry-level professionals in the securities markets
• Employees of intermediaries functioning in the securities industry
• Professionals in other industries interested in gaining knowledge of the securities markets
• Students
• Homemakers
• Teachers

The Present Publication is the March 2022 workbook version, published exclusively by Taxmann for NISM Certification Examination XII | Securities Markets Foundation, with the following contents:

• Understanding Securities Market
• Securities: Types, Features and Concepts of Asset Allocation and Investing
• Primary Markets
• Secondary Markets
• Mutual Funds
• Derivative Markets

NISM is a leading provider of high-end professional education, certifications, training and research in financial markets. NISM Certification programs aim to enhance the quality and standards of professionals employees in various segments of financial services sector. NISM’s School of Certification of Intermediaries (SCI) develops and conducts certification examinations and Continuous Professional Education (CPE) programs that aim to ensure that professional meet the defined minimum common knowledge benchmark for various critical market functions like:

• Mutual Funds
• Equities
• Derivatives
• Securities Operations
• Compliance
• Research Analysis
• Investment Advice

These Certifications and CPE Programs are being developed and administered by NISM as mandated under ‘Securities and Exchange Board of India (Certification of Associated Persons in the Securities Market) Regulations, 2007’. The Certifications creates quality market professionals and catalyzes greater investor participating in the markets. Certifications also provides structured career paths to students and job aspirants in the securities market.