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The capital market is an important part of the financial system that provides a platform for the trading of long-term securities like stocks, bonds, debentures and other financial instruments. It provides a mechanism for businesses, industries and governments to raise long term funds for their development needs, while giving investors gaining opportunities to grow their wealth. In this article, we are going to cover capital markets, its types, its historical background and evolution as well as its functions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Capital Markets<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Capital market provides the opportunity for transfer of funds from savers and households to entities that require capital, making sure that resources are channelled into productive investments. By allowing this flow, the capital market plays an important role in fostering economic growth, industrial development and financial stability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Capital Markets Types<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Capital Markets have various segments that manage specific financial instruments and investment purposes. Here is a table representing the different types of capital markets:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Capital Market Type<\/strong><\/td>\nDescription<\/strong><\/td>\nExamples<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Commodities Market<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Market for trading physical goods and raw materials<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), NCDEX<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Debt Market<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Market for debt instruments, providing fixed returns<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Government Bonds, Corporate Bonds, Debentures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Derivatives Market<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Market for trading contracts derived from underlying assets<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Futures, Options, Swaps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Equity Market<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Market for buying and selling company ownership shares<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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NSE, BSE<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Foreign Exchange Market<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Market for trading global currencies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Forex Market, Interbank Market<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Money Market<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Market for short-term borrowing and lending<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Treasury Bills, Certificates of Deposit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mortgage Market<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Market for mortgage-related securities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Primary Market<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Market where new securities are issued<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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IPOs, Rights Issues<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Secondary Market<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Market for trading existing securities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stock Exchanges, OTC Markets<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Capital Market in India<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Capital Markets in India have evolved into dynamic and regulated systems all over the world. The capital market of India can be divided into two components:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Primary Market- In this market, new securities are issued by companies and governments to raise fresh capital. This includes IPOs, right issues, private placements.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Secondary Market- In this market, existing securities are traded among investors and facilitated by major stock exchanges like the NSE and BSE.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Key institutions supporting India\u2019s capital market include:<\/span><\/p>\n