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CMRM-R10
(PGDM-RM 2010-12 : Term-VI)

Commodity Markets and Risk Management
(1.5 Credits)
[Faculty: Prof. Banikanta Mishra]

Introduction

The course would start by bringing out differences between financial and commodity markets. Then, it would move towards a discussion of the importance of commodity markets for businesses in general and the rural-sector in particular (say, farming sector in rural areas).

The course would highlight how modern risk-management tools can be used in commodity markets to help farmers and businesses. Hedging would be one of the main focuses in this context. The course would also give some insights into Indian commodity markets.

Evaluation

Component
Weight
Quiz
40%
Class Participation
10%
End Term
50%

Class participation would be judged by attendance, behavior inside the class, and ability to answer questions posed and also raise thought-provoking issues.

References

1. Introduction to Futures and Option Markets (John C Hull)
2. Commodity Markets: Operations, Instruments and Applications (N N Chatnani)
3. Future Markets Made Easy: with 250 Questions & Answers (S K Parameswaran)
4. Know your Commodities (NCDEX Publication)
5. Beginners Guide to Commodities Future Trading in India (www.tradingpicks.com)
6. www.ncdex.com
7. www.mcxindia.com
8. www.fmc.gov.in

Indicative Schedule

Session(s)
Topic
1
Financial and Commodity Markets: Why is the Latter “Also” Important?
2
Structure and Functioning of Financial and Commodity Markets
3
Commodity Markets and Risk
4-7
Using Commodity Derivatives for Hedging and Speculation
8
Hedging by Farmers with Commodity-Derivatives
9-10
Present and Future of Indian Commodity-Markets

Created By: Bijoy Kar on 12/07/2011 at 03:36 PM
Category: PGPRM-II Doctype: Document

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