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ThesisItem Open Access A STUDY OF MARKETING CHANNEL MANAGEMENT OF PESTICIDES IN PUNJAB(PAU Ludhiana, 2011) MANPREET SINGH; Ramandeep SinghThe present study was conducted to assess the marketing channel of pesticides in Punjab with price spread in private and co-operative sector and to trend analysis of pesticides consumption for last decade from 2000-01 to 2009-10. The study was confined to Bathinda, Mansa, Muktsar and Ferozepur with maximum land holding under cotton crop, which is consuming more pesticides as compare to other crop. The study was conducted by using a structured, non-disguised schedule to take relevant data on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the research project. Both primary and secondary data were used. The results revealed that pesticides consumption in Punjab has decreased in last decade. The study also indicated that 88 percent of pesticides were channelized through private sector and only 12 percent through co-operative sector. 75 percent of co-operative dealers had their chief source of credit as co-operative banks. On the other hand, 70.83 percent private agencies got loan from commercial banks. Although expenses of private dealers were high than co-operative. But their distributional margin was also quite high to cover all costs.ThesisItem Restricted stUDY OF FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF EXPORTERS OF LUDHIANA(Punjab Agricultural University, 2011) navdeep kaur; Aggarwal, navdeepThe research project ―A study of financial risk management practices of exporters of Ludhiana‖ was undertaken with the objectives of studying the attitude towards financial risk management and the practices for the same. The study was focused on engineering and apparel exporters of Ludhiana. The data was collected from 25 exporters of apparel and engineering each, thereby. The analysis indicates that risk management is considered very important. Though the firms try to manage the financial risks, but still they are not able to combat it fully, due to lack of knowledge about the improved techniques of risk management like financial derivatives. It is found, statistically that there is significant difference in attitude of both engineering and apparel exporters regarding risk managementThesisItem Restricted A STUDY OF MARKETING PRACTICES OF INLAND FISH FARMERS OF PUNJAB(Punjab Agricultural University, 2011) Chopra, Deep; Babita KumarThe study was conducted to analyse the marketing practices and problems faced by inland fish farmers in Punjab. A list of all the fish farmers in Punjab was obtained from Fish Farmers’ Development Authority. The list showed that the farmers were having highest concentration of fish farmers in five districts of Punjab i.e. Bathinda, Sangrur, Patiala, Ludhiana, Ferozepur. For meeting the objectives primary data were collected through a structured, non-disguised questionnaire from a sample was of 100 farmers i.e. 20 farmers from each district which were chosen on convenience basis. The study found that mostly semi-medium and medium farmers are engaged in this activity. Majority of farmers have adopted poultry as a subsidiary occupation along with fish farming. Majority of the farmers had received training in fish farming from state fisheries department. The study revealed that catla, rohu and mrigal are highly reared varieties and the major source of fish fingerlings for farmers is private companies followed by state department of fisheries. Fish farmers were facing problem of inadequate technical help for fish production, losses during handling, improper packaging material and shortage of electricity.ThesisItem Open Access Study of Momentum Investing in 52-Week High and 52-Week Low Stocks(Punjab Agricultural University, 2011) Ruchika Rajpal; Sachdeva, Y.P.Momentum investing in stock markets has been reported in several developed and emerging stock markets. This study entitled “Study of Momentum Investing in 52-Week High and 52-Week Low Stocks”, aimed to empirically examine the momentum investing in selected stocks. In order to achieve the objectives, a total of 250 stocks comprising 50 stocks every year (25 stocks from 52week high stocks and 25 stocks from 52-week low stocks) from NSE stock universe were selected from 2006 to 2010. The adjusted closing prices were obtained and returns were first compared with zero return (raw comparison). Further relative comparisons with the returns of S&P CNX NIFTY, CNX NIFTY JUNIOR and S&P CNX 500 were done for the same time period. The results revealed the presence of nil momentum investing in 52 week high stocks during short term period (30 days). For the intermediate period (90days) and long period (180 days) momentum investing worked particularly in 52 week high stocks. On the other hand in case of 52 week low stocks, momentum investing worked very well in short term period. In term of relative comparison it was found that momentum investing didn’t work at all in 52 week high stocks but was highly effective, although amid slight trend reversals, in 52 week low stocks.ThesisItem Open Access Mutual Funds Performance Persistence : A Study of Equity Diversified Mutual Funds(Punjab Agricultural University, 2011) harpreet Kaur; Gupta, MohitPerformance persistence has been observed in the mutual fund markets of several developed and developing countries. This study entitled, “Mutual funds Performance Persistence : A Study of Equity Diversified Mutual Funds.” aimed to empirically study the performance persistence of equity diversified funds in Indian context. In order to achieve the objectives, quarterly returns of 116 equity diversified funds, grouped as portfolios, were compared on quarter to quarter basis. Ranks were assigned on the basis of return and rank correlation was evaluated between two quarters. In total 17 comparisons were made on quarter to quarter basis and out of these 10 comparisons depicted high performance persistence, in form of high positive rank correlation. In contrast very less performance persistence has been found using investor style as a control measureThesisItem Open Access OCK INCLUSION IN SELECTED INDICES – A STUDY OF IMPACT ON STOCK RETURNS AND LIQUIDITY MEASURES(Punjab Agricultural University, 2011) Ramandeep kaur; Gupta, MohitStock inclusions and exclusions continuously happen in stock indices and many of the studies have shown that these events have effect on stock market performance in terms of return and volume. Present study “Stock Inclusion in Selected Indices- A Study of Impact on Stock Returns and Liquidity Measures” was undertaken to empirically access the impact of stock inclusions on stock returns and liquidity. Ten inclusions were randomly selected from a list of twenty stock inclusions and such selection was done for each of indices namely sensex representing large cap stocks, BSE mid cap index representing mid cap stocks and BSE small cap index representing small cap stocks. No abnormal and cumulative abnormal returns were found during event window ranging from e-1 through e+1 where „e‟ stands for event day. It was only in the mid cap stocks that significant abnormal and cumulative abnormal returns were found at e-4 day during pre event window upto e-10 days. During the post event window upto e+10 days the significant abnormal returns were found at e+4 day in case of mid cap and e+9 in case of small cap. No significant cumulative abnormal returns were found in post event window. No impact of stock inclusion was seen on liquidity measures of selected eventsThesisItem Restricted A STUDY OF MARKETING PRACTICES OF GRAPE GROWERS IN PUNJAB(Punjab Agricultural University, 2011) SUBHASH KUMAR; Ramandeep SinghThe research project entitled “A Study of marketing practices of Grape growers in Punjab” was undertaken with the objectives of analyzing the marketing practices of the selected grape growers in Punjab and identifying the problems related to marketing of the grapes in Punjab. A sample of 32 grape growers in Punjab were selected from the list of grape growers of Bhatinda district in Punjab obtained from the Department of Horticulture, P.A.U. Ludhiana. It was found out that grapes is also transported to other state and marketing there. So that grape growers encountered many problems related to marketing practices. Study revealed that majority of grape growers have lack of awareness and proper assistance related to processing of the Grapes and they were not showing any interest in these activities. They also not indulged in any type of promotional activities. And encountered many problem related to improper subsidy, seasonal demand of grapes, losses during handling, related to perishabilty of grapes and major problem in marketing of grapes.ThesisItem Restricted “Gender Difference In Investor Behavior: A Study Of PAU Teachers”(Punjab Agricultural University, 2011) SahilJaganThe research project “Gender Difference In Investor Behavior: A Study Of PAU Teachers” was undertaken with the objectives to study the personal and environmental factors that influence investor behavior of individuals and the impact of these factors on investment decision making among men and women. On the basis of analysis of 103 respondents, the findings indicate that as investors, there is no significant gender difference in investor behavior for factors like sources of advice regarding saving and investment, investment activities and decisions, investor perceived behavioral control, saving and investment behavior based on family background and role of money in life. There is significant gender difference for factors like use of computer related tools, opinion towards financial advisors, willingness to take risk and attitudes or belief about investingThesisItem Restricted A STUDY OF PERFORMANCE OF MOVING AVERAGE, BOLLINGER BANDS AND RELATIVE STRENGTH INDEX IN SELECTED STOCKS AND STOCK INDICES(Punjab Agricultural University, 2011) Babbar, Richa; Sachdeva, Y.P.The present study “A Study of Performance of Moving Average, Bollinger Bands and Relative Strength Index (RSI) in Selected Stocks and Stock Indices” was undertaken to assess the performance of Moving Average, Bollinger Bands and RSI in selected stocks and stock indices. Objectives of the study were to study the performance of these techniques in selected stocks and indices. For the purpose of study two Indices BSE SENSEX and S&P CNX 500 were chosen and 15 stocks were chosen from S&P CNX NIFTY. It was found out that average returns from 200 Day Moving Average were higher in stocks and both the indices. Average return of all the stocks covered under study came out to be about 22 percent in case of 200 Day Moving Average. This average was higher as compared to other techniques. RSI technique provided consistent returns. Average return from RSI was highest in 8 out of 15 stocks. Average return from RSI was 10.03 percent in case of all stocks. Average return from Bollinger Bands was 4.61 percent in case of all stocks. Significant difference was found in returns from RSI and Bollinger Bands and also Bollinger bands and Buy and Hold in case of stocks. No significant difference was found in average return from the selected techniques in case of indices.