Economy
2023
Basic Economic Terms
Banking in India
RBI and Functions

Consider the following markets: 1. Government Bond Market 2. Call Money Market 3. Treasury Bill Market 4. Stock Market How many of the above are included in capital markets?

D.All four
C.Only three
B.Only two
A.Only one

Correct Answer: Option B

A capital market is a financial market where long-term debt or equity-backed securities are bought and sold.

Government Bond Market: Government bonds in India, categorized as Government Securities (G-Sec), are long-term investment tools issued for periods ranging from 5 to 40 years. They are issued by both Central and State governments of India and are part of the capital market.

Stock Market: The stock market is a key component of the capital market, facilitating the trading of shares and other financial products.

Treasury Bills Market: Treasury bills are money market instruments issued by the Government of India.

Call Money Market: The call money market is an essential part of the Indian Money Market, where day-to-day surplus funds (mostly of banks) are traded.

Therefore, Government Bond Market and Stock Market are included in capital markets.

Hence, only two are included in capital markets.