Indian Financial System: Evolution, Digital Payments, and Retail Banking

A Financial System Defined

A financial system is a complex network of institutions, markets, instruments, and services that facilitate the transfer of funds from savers (surplus units) to investors (deficit units) for productive purposes. It plays a crucial role in the economic development of a country by channeling savings into investments, thereby fostering capital formation, economic growth, and employment generation.

The Evolution of the Indian Financial System

The evolution of the Indian Financial

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Business Financing & Capital Valuation Methods

Key Capital & Valuation Concepts

Opportunity Cost of Capital

The value an investor foregoes when choosing not to invest in comparable projects.

Financing Modalities

  • Internal: Financial resources belonging to the company (shareholder equity).
  • External: Outside resources that generate debt (liabilities).

Share Valuation Methods

  • Nominal Value: The value assigned to the title at issuance.
  • Accounting Value: Owner’s equity divided by the number of shares.
  • Market Value: The price at which stock is sold in the
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Essential Financial Formulas and Valuation Concepts

Cost of Capital & Equity Valuation

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

  • WACC = Wd(YTM(1-Tax)) + (We * re) + (Wpfd * rpfd)

Cost of Equity

  • Cost of Equity (Dividend Growth Model) = Div1 / P0 + g
  • CAPM Expected Return (re) = Risk-Free Rate + [Beta * (Market Return – Risk-Free Rate)]
  • Stock Excess Return = Market Excess Return x Beta
  • Investment Expected Return = Risk-Free Rate + [Beta * (Market Return – Risk-Free Rate)]
  • Market Value of Equity = Number of Shares x Share Price (also known as Market Capitalization)
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Alternative Investments: Concepts & Strategies

Hedge Funds & Private Equity Fundamentals

  1. Service Providers:
    Prime brokers provide financing and trading; administrators manage pricing and reporting; custodians safeguard assets.

  2. Fee Structures:
    Hedge funds typically charge 1–2% management fees and 10–20% incentive fees, often on realized and unrealized gains, unlike mutual funds which charge only flat management fees.

  3. Illiquidity in Private Equity:
    Investors must deal with capital calls and cannot redeem easily. Secondary markets are thin, especially

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Bond Valuation: Zero Coupon, Premium, and Discount Bond Pricing

Problem 8: Bond Coupon Rate Calculation

To determine the annual coupon and coupon rate, we use the following financial calculator inputs and solve for the payment (PMT):

Financial Calculator Inputs (Problem 8)

  • N: 10.5 × 2 = 21 (semiannual periods)
  • I/Y: 6.2% / 2 = 3.1% (semiannual yield)
  • PV: -$945 (present value, entered as negative)
  • FV: $1,000 (face value)
  • PMT: Solve for $27.40 (semiannual coupon payment)

Based on the semiannual payment, we can calculate the annual coupon and coupon rate:

  • Annual coupon
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WACC Calculation & Capital Budgeting Decisions

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) Applications

This document presents two case studies demonstrating the calculation of the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) and its application in capital budgeting decisions. Each case includes a problem statement, detailed calculations, and project acceptance criteria.

Case Study 1: Empire Electric Company (EEC)

Problem Statement: EEC WACC & Project Selection

Empire Electric Company (EEC) utilizes only debt and common equity in its capital structure.

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