2300589301

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
PROFORMA FOR APPROVAL OF PROJECT PROPOSAL (MMPP - 001)

Enrolment No. 2300589301 Project Proposal No

Study Centre: 0709 (To be assigned by the Regional Centre)
Regional Centre: Delhi-3 Subject Area: Finance

SHAILESH KUMAR PANDAY

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Address of the Student: Khasra No. 471, Near Mother Dairy, Road No. 4,
(Complete Postal Address where the Mahipalpur, New Delhi PIN Code 110037
synopsis, is to be sent)
Email Address: [email protected]

Topic of the Project: A Comprehensive Study of Impact on Indian Stock

Market of Covid-19 a Pandemic

Name and Address of the Supervisor: Dr. Prabhu Dayal Saini,

120-RZG, Gali No-5, Raj Nagar-II, Palam Colony, New Delhi-
110077

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IGNOU MBAFM MMPP-01 PROJECT SYNOPSIS

Indira Gandhi National Open University

PROJECT PROPOSAL

ON (MMPP-01)

“A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF INPACT ON INDIAN STOCK MARKET OF COVID-19 A PANDEMIC”

By,

NAME: SHAILESH KUMAR PANDAY

ENROLMENT NO: 2300589301

SUBJECT AREA: FINANCE

UNDER GUIDANCE OF: DR. PRABHU DAYAL SAINI

Master of Business Administration Financial Management

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No. Heading

1. Title of the Project

2. Introduction
3. Rationale for the study
4. Objectives of the Study
5. Research Methodology
6. Limitation of the Study

1. TITLE OF THE PROJECT

“A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF IMPACT ON INDIAN FINANCIAL MARKET OF COVID-19 A PANDEMIC”

2. INTRODUCTION

COVID-19, short for "Coronavirus Disease 2019," is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and
quickly spread globally, leading to a pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on Indian financial markets, including stock markets. The effects were
widespread and marked by heightened volatility, rapid declines, and subsequent recoveries.

The stock market, also known as the equity market, is a financial marketplace where buying and selling of shares of
publicly-held companies take place. It serves as a platform for investors to trade ownership in companies, representing a
share of their assets and profits.

In, India stock market run by two prominent exchanges BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE (National Stock
Exchange). Both exchanges did not work directly with public investors. Brokers are mediators between the exchange and
investors.

In, India SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) regulates the Indian stock market as regulator.
SEBI rules the Indian stock market under the SEBI Act, 1992.

This study can be helpful for the MBA students who study the Indian stock market.
This study can serve as a basis for measuring the Indian Stock Market overall performance.

3. RATIONALE FOR THE STUDY

Today is very challenging for the business environment investment in stock market in the form of Equity, Debt, and ETF.
Investment is business for all investors. This study helps them understand the risk capacity in the stock market.

This project study builds a better understanding of stock market risk of heavy losses by the uncertain situation.
The rationale for conducting a comprehensive study on the impact of COVID-19 on the Indian financial market is grounded
in the significance of understanding the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic and its repercussions on the
economic landscape.

This project study will help me in the future for prediction the market situation in uncertain risky market situations.
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4. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

Fixing the objective is like identifying the star. The objective decides where we want to go, what we want to achieve and
what is our goal or destination.

1. To identify the factors that impact the fluctuations in the stock market.
2. To study the importance of the Indian stock market.
3. To analyze risk factors that impact the Indian stock market.
4. To explore the Indian stock market.
5. Investigate the levels and patterns of market volatility in the Indian financial market during different phases of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
6. Analyze changes in investor behavior and sentiment throughout the pandemic, considering factors such as risk
aversion, market speculation, and the impact of external information.
7. Explore how investor sentiment influenced trading patterns, asset allocations, and overall market dynamics.
8. Identify effective risk management strategies employed by market participants during the pandemic and assess their
impact on minimizing financial losses and maintaining market stability.

5. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design: The research design that will be used in this study is both ‘Descriptive’ and ‘exploratory’.

Research Instruments: Research instruments are those with the help of which we collect the data from respondents.

Data Collection Methods: The data will be collected using both primary data collection methods as well as secondary
sources.
Primary Data Collection: Most of the information will be gathered through primary sources. The methods that will be used
to collect primary data are Questionnaire and Interview.

Secondary Data Collection: Secondary data that will be used are web sites and published materials related to Indian Stock
Market. The secondary data will be collected through Textbooks, Magazines, Journals, and Internet.

Case Studies: Select specific companies or sectors within the financial market for in-depth case studies.
Analyze financial statements, business strategies, and market reactions to provide a detailed understanding of the challenges
and responses within these cases.

Statistical Tools: MS-EXCEL will be used to prepare pie- charts and graphs and MS-WORD will be used to prepare or write
the whole project report.

Data Analysis and Interpretation: Classification & tabulation transforms the raw data collected through questionnaire into
useful information by organizing and compiling the bits of data contained in each questionnaire i.e., observation and
responses are converted in to understandable and orderly statistics are used to organize and analyze the data.

6. LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

Availability and reliability of data may pose limitations. Timely and accurate financial data may not be readily accessible for
all companies or sectors, potentially impacting the comprehensiveness of the analysis.

The COVID-19 situation is dynamic, with ongoing developments and new challenges emerging. The study's findings may be
influenced by the evolving nature of the pandemic and its impact on the financial market.

It is very much possible that some of the respondents may give incorrect information.

The study may be constrained by the available time frame for research. Some long-term impacts of the pandemic on the
financial market may not be fully evident within the study's scope.
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