Literature Review On Derivatives Operations In Indian Capital Market With Special Reference To Protection Of Retail Investors In Mumbai, India

Abstract

Researcher has made an attempt to study on Derivatives market and its operations in Indian Capital Market with special reference to the protection of retail investors in Mumbai.

The derivative market has become multi-trillion dollar markets over the years. Although Derivatives have been around in some form for centuries, their growth has accelerated rapidly during the last 30 years. Even if, the exchange traded derivatives are in place to take care of the standardized contracts, the vast majority of derivativesare created in private transactions in the over-the-counter markets because of the needs of the parties for the non-standardized contracts. In the last few years, there are a lot changes that have taken place in derivatives market.

The aims and objectives of this literature review are to have an in-depth knowledge of the derivative markets in India and its operations in Indian capital market with special reference to protection of retail investors in Mumbai. I have tried my level best to make it simple and understandable.