Finance topics:

A researcher must know two important things before the selection of research/thesis topic. The researcher must know the sources of data collection and the type of statistical technique used in the analysis. Many a times, it is seen that students submit the research topics without having clear idea about the sources of data collection and the appropriate statistical technique for the analysis. Such students face terrible issues once they start working on the project. Therefore, students must be careful while submitting the final topic. A list of important topics of research on finance is provided to help the students in selecting their research/thesis topics. 1. Impact of privatization on non-performing loans of banks in (country name) 2. Risk assessment and decision making in business and industry 3. Impact of awareness on the choice of short-term financing (A case study of yarn merchants) 4. Impact of privatization on profitability & capital employment of stated owned enterprises in (country name) 5. Enterprise risk management (an essential process for sustainable profit and growth) 6. Audit fee expense and size of the company in (country name) 7. Determinants of capital structure in cement industry of (country name) 8. Impact of gross loan portfolio on microfinance value saving comparison between microfinance institutions and microfinance banks 9. Impact of interest rate on stock market 10. A study based on the effects of interest rate on share price 11. Comparison of micro finance institutions, micro-finance banks and micro finance institutions and development of entrepreneurial skills 12. Empowering women though microfinance 13. Banking and currency crisis causality from banks crises to currency crises 14. Patronage factors of Islamic banking system in (country name) 15. Analysis of profitability of banks: comparative study of domestic & foreign banks in (country name) 16. Financial exclusion: market versus self-driven causes 17. A study on the inhibitions experienced by existing and non-existing users towards online banking in (country name) 18. Correlation study between measures of financial performance of banks in (country name) 19. Comparative study of credit scoring methods between local and foreign banks of (country name) 20. Market interest rate and commercial bank profitability in (country name) 21. Determinants of corporate dividend payout policy 22. Effects of free cash flow on profitability of firms 23. Fundamentals and stock return: Empirical study of cement industry in (country name) 24. Relationship between stock prices and rupee dollar parity in (country name) 25. The relation of credit risk rating with financial ratios in (country name)

26. Factor influencing individual investor behavior: the case of the stock exchange (e.g. New York Stock Exchange) 27. Determinant of dividend payout ratio: A study of fertilizer sector 28. Fundamentals and stock returns in (country name) 29. The differential impact of Islamic banking on car loans and house financing through banks in (country name) 30. A study on relationship between stock market development and economic growth in (country name) 31. Effects of mergers and acquisition in banking sector of (country name) 32. Impact of privatization of banks on profitability 33. The impact of interest rate risk on the profitability of Islamic and conventional banks 34. Relationship between cash flow and capital spending in pharmaceutical industry of (country name) 35. Effect of fund size on mutual fund performance 36. Comparison of financial performance in banking sector 37. Determinants of capital structure: A study of sugar and allied sector of (country name) 38. Can risk aversion indicator anticipate financial crises 39. Cash flow and capital spending relationship: evidence from automobile sector 40. Targeting consumer segment: A sustainable growth for mutual funds 41. Relating risk factors with contemporary distribution channels 42. Impact of privatization on profitability and efficiency of banks in (country name) 43. Money supply chain and stock prices 44. A comparative study between micro-finance banks, micro-finance institutions and rural support programs in creating self-employment in (country name) 45. Validating of CAPM in predicting stock prices at stock exchange (e.g. New York Stock Exchange) 46. Fundamental variables and stock return: evidence from sugar and allied sector of (country name) 47. Which is better indicator of stock returns? Sales price, debt equity, book market or firm size 48. Mutual fund characteristics and its performance in (country name) 49. Debt and equity choice for funds 50. Capital investment and stock return 51. To study the relationship between price earning ratio and return on investment 52. A test of price earning ratio to predict future growths 53. Factors affect on the dividend payout ratio 54. To study relationship between price earning ratio and growth 55. Relationship between market factors and stock returns of sugar and allied industries of (country name) 56. To investigate the association between dividend change and companys earning in chemical industry of (country name) 57. Determinants of capital structure in automobile sector of (country name) 58. Fund size and indicator of performance measurement for fixed income mutual fund 59. Factors that lead to investment in mutual funds 60. Predicting stock price via dividend discount model a study over cement sector

61. Impact of macro-economic variables on stock sector of (country name) 62. Performance evaluation of mutual funds in (country name) 63. Comparison between sales price, debt-equity and book market value of equity in analyzing stock returns 64. Relationship between cash flow and investment spending in textile industry 65. A test of price earning ratio to predict growth 66. Effects of free cash flow on investment of firms 67. An empirical analysis of long-run performance of IPOs in (country name) 68. Financial leverage and investment policy 69. Composition of board of directors and its impact on firms performance 70. Impact of taxation on firms dividend payout/ratio 71. Customer satisfaction in Ijara financing 72. Impact of acquisitions and mergers on firm performance in FMCG sectors 73. Share price volatility explicated by fundamental 74. Stock price and economic variables (interest rate, inflation and GDP) 75. Determinants of P/E ratio 76. Impact of capital structure on profitability 77. Impact of interest rate changes on banks profitability 78. Relationships of stock market returns and rate of inflation 79. Dividend policy and stock price volatility 80. Determinants of capital structure in case of pharmaceutical sector 81. The impact of leverage on stock return 82. Fundamentals that predict the mutual fund performance: case of (country name) 83. Effect of different characteristics that leads to mergers and acquisitions 84. Factors effecting leverage in textile industry of (country name) 85. Effects of liquidity crisis on banks profitability 86. Relationship between free cash flows and investment in cement sector of (country name) 87. Impact of working capital on firms profitability: study of textile sector of (country name) 88. The relationship between corporate strategy and capital structure 89. Assessing the profitability determinants of Islamic banking in (country name) 90. Turnover as predictor of inflation 91. Impact of dividend on investment decision 92. Relationship between Assets and Liabilities in balance sheet 93. Impact of fiscal policy on economy of (country name) 94. Determinants of bond market capitalization in (country name) 95. Relationship between CPI and bond price 96. Determinants of capital structure in chemical industry in (country name) 97. Determinants of financial development 98. Impact of privatization on telecom 99. Impact of corporate social responsibility on firms financial performance """" """""
Working capital management in selective manufacturing companies.

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Cash management in selective Banks. Receivables management in selective companies. Inventory management in selective manufacturing companies. Inventory management in selective trading companies.

5. Stock market analysis in selective listed companies in a particular stock exchange. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. A comparative stock market analysis in selective listed companies in selective Online stock market analysis in selective listed companies. Derivative stock market analysis in a particular stock exchange. Financial performance analysis in selective companies. Financial performance analysis in selective Bank. Financial performance analysis in selective insurance companies. Portfolio plans analysis in selective companies. Portfolio plans analysis among investors. Mutual fund performance in selective MF companies. Risk analysis in mutual fund companies. Risk analysis in stock market in selective companies. Attitude of investors about various investment avenues. Risk analysis in insurance in selective companies. Attitude of investors on gold & silver investment in a selective area. stock exchanges.

20. Attitude of investors on the investment on precious metals, arts objects and antique. 21. 22. area. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. A study on working of selective bank branch. Attitude of investors towards post office savings, Deposits and Bond. Attitude of investors towards stock market and gild edged securities market. Attitude of public towards the usage of electronic purses(Debit & Credit card). Performance accounting in selective companies. Attitude of share brokers towards the present stock market scenario. A study on workings of Reserve bank of India, Bangalore. Attitude of public towards the usage of Banking financial instruments in selective

29. An-in-depth analysis of financial statements of two or more manufacturing, retail or any sector. 30. 31. 32. A study on MPBF - A study conducted of any two or more Banks. An empirical study on the impact of global crisis on Indian economy particularly A case study on a particular Banks or FIs.

with reference to one or more industry.

33. The study on trend in various types of Insurance of two pr more Insurance companies. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. An In-depth-analysis of state budget and its implications on industries and A study on performance/problems of small scale sector in Bangalore city. A study on credit card system of few Banks and its analysis, impact on society. A study on online Banking systems of a Bank. A study on SHG - self help group scheme promoted by Bank and its effectiveness. individuals.

39. Comparative study on loans and advances in any two Banks or public sectors / private sector banks. 40. 41. 42. A case study of Foreign exchange dealers / money changers. A study on pre / post crisis of real estate business in Bangalore city. A study on FMCG - comparison of selected consumer goods by different

companies.