Consider the following markets:
- Government Bond Market
- Call Money Market
- Treasury Bill Market
- Stock Market
How many of the above are included in capital markets?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — Only two
Capital markets are financial markets where long-term securities (typically with maturity greater than one year) are traded, such as stocks and bonds. Money markets deal with short-term instruments (typically less than one year maturity) such as treasury bills, call money, commercial paper, etc.
✅ Government Bond Market – Correct: Government bonds are long-term debt securities (maturity ranging from 5 to 40 years) issued by governments to finance their activities, and are traded in capital markets.
❌ Call Money Market – Incorrect: The call money market is an ultra-short-term market where funds are borrowed and lent for 1 day to 14 days (typically overnight), making it part of the money market, not the capital market.
❌ Treasury Bill Market – Incorrect: Treasury bills (T-bills) are short-term debt instruments issued by the government with maturities of 91 days, 182 days, or 364 days, and are traded in the money market.
✅ Stock Market – Correct: The stock market involves trading of equity shares and ownership interests in companies, which are long-term instruments, making it a core component of capital markets.
📝 Short Notes: Capital Markets vs Money Markets
| Aspect | Capital Market | Money Market |
|---|---|---|
| Time Period | Long-term (> 1 year) | Short-term (< 1 year) |
| Purpose | Long-term financing and investment | Short-term liquidity management |
| Instruments | Stocks, Government Bonds, Corporate Bonds, Debentures | Treasury Bills, Call Money, Commercial Paper, Certificate of Deposit, Repos |
| Risk | Higher risk and higher return | Lower risk and lower return |
| Participants | Retail investors, institutional investors, companies | Banks, financial institutions, RBI, corporate treasuries |
| Regulation | SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) | RBI (Reserve Bank of India) |
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