NISM, also known as the National Institute of Securities Markets, is known for improving the level of education that professionals in finance receive. Professionals who pass National Institute of Securities Markets exams are certified to perform finance-related tasks, and without NISM certification, it’s quite possible that you will be unable to get a job in the finance and securities industries. Why? Because National Institute of Securities Markets designed their tests to set the standard for the very minimum that each finance professional should know in order to be able to work in the field.

There is a very distinct need for consumers, government officials, and other professionals to be able to tell who actually is legitimately educated in the world of securities. There have been cases where thieves posed as investment professionals, made off with others’ money, and were unable to be found. By creating NISM certifications, consumers are protected against fraud. Moreover, these exams also help set a national standard in terms of the education level that people can expect from the finance professionals that are handling their money.

Without these exams, there really is no national benchmark for professional knowledge in securities. This means that people who want to work with professionals that actually are knowledgeable would have little means to distinguish the qualified professionals from those who might just be trying to make a quick buck. Employers and investors are more comfortable hiring people who have passed NISM exams, simply because it shows that they know what they are talking about and that they are actually serious about their careers.

Unlike many other certifications that you could get, NISM exams have the distinct difference of being backed by government sponsorship. It is one of the few organizations that were actually put forth at the recommendation of the Finance Minister, and it also has the added benefit of being established for several years. Passing NISM exams is soon, if it isn’t already, going to become a legal prerequisite for people who want to work in the finance field.

Another reason why NISM exams are so important is because they are the first certification exams to focus on securities in an objective manner. If you are concerned about passing your NISM exams, don’t be. NISM has developed easy to read study guides, courses, and help kits for those who want to get certified through one of their many tests. Since NISM exams are designed to be a series of cut-and-dry, easy to score standardized tests, you don’t have to worry about subjective scoring.

Make no mistake about it; passing your NISM exams is an important step to becoming a well-rounded professional. Having a NISM certification shows consumers that you know what you are talking about, and that you will handle their financial needs in a professional manner. If you want to work in securities, start studying! With a little effort, you will be able to pass your NISM exams in no time flat.

Indian benchmark indices kicked off on a negative note followed by global geopolitical cues, remained subdued throughout the session majorly driven by pharma sector. Markets tumbled in the last half an hour following Arun Jaitley’s comment on income profiles of domestic individuals

NSE Nifty closed hit below 9200 mark and closed at 9198, while BSE Sensex shed 220 points and closed at 29706.

Broader markets too retreated to close marginally lower by 0.3% and 0.47% for Midcap and Smallcap. Apart from Media and Pharma, Metal, PSU Banks and Realty too tumbled more than 1% on closing basis.

Asian stock markets finished mixed as of the most recent closing prices. The Nikkei 225 gained 0.36% and the Shanghai Composite rose 0.17%. The Hang Seng lost 0.03%. European markets are mixed to lower. Shares in Germany are off as the DAX drops 0.52%. The CAC 40 is down 0.34% while the FTSE 100 in London is unchanged.

BPCL and IOC sustained as the top gainers with 4.6% and 3% respectively. Bharti Infratel followed with 2.6% gains. Bank of Baroda tumbled 3.7% followed by Sun Pharma and Lupin closing below 2.7% each.

Simplex Infra closed at Rs 371.85 per share up by Rs 54 or 17%.

ESL closed at Rs 5.84 per share up by Rs 0.76 or 15%.

Dhanlaxmi Bank closed at Rs 36.5 per share, up by Rs 4.65 or 14.6%.

Gammon Infra closed at Rs 4.88by per share up by Rs 0.58 or 13.5%.

Market breadth turned negative with 642 advances and 1022 declines and 275 remained unchanged on, reflecting negative bias.

The rupee was trading at 64.39 per US dollar.

Top 5 Nifty Gainers: BPCL (4.58%), IOC (3.02%), Bharti Infratel Ltd. (2.59%), TCS (1.33%) and Bharti Airtel (0.89%).

Top 5 Nifty Losers: Bank of Baroda (-3.66%), Sun Pharma (-2.90%), Lupin India Ltd. (-2.77%), Adani Ports and Sez Ltd. (-2.41%) and Kotak Bank (-2.39%)

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Indian share markets finished the trading day on a flat note after RBI maintained ‘status-quo’ in its 1st bi-monthly monetary policy review of FY18. Market staged a recovery after the central bank maintained a status quo on repo rate; real estate stocks gained on the back of its decision to allow banks to invest in REITs.

NSE Nifty closed at 9262 levels, down by 3 points, while BSE Sensex closed at 29,927 levels, down 47 points or 0.16%.

Midcap indices outperformed with 0.15% gains while Smallcap underperformed with 0.23% loss. Market breadth

Asian equity markets finished mixed as of the most recent closing prices. The Shanghai Composite gained 0.33%, while the Nikkei 225 led the Hang Seng lower. They fell 1.40% and 0.52% respectively. European markets are lower today with shares in London off the most. The FTSE 100 is down 0.60% while Germany’s DAX is off 0.49% and France’s CAC 40 is lower by 0.18%.

Tata Steel, ZEEL unexpectedly topped the gainers list followed by Bajaj Auto. Hindalco, ITC and SBIN were the top losers.

On the sector specific front, Realty remained positive for the second day in a row with 0.9% gains. Energy gained 1.2%.  FMCG and PSU Bank lost more than 1%.

Jindal Steel closed at Rs 132.7 per share up by Rs 8.4 or 6.7%.

Adani Power closed at Rs 44.25 per share up by Rs 2.2 or 5.2%.

Ansal Property Infrastructure Ltd closed at Rs 18.7 per share, up by Rs 2.6 or 16%.

Navkar Corporation Limited closed at by Rs 208.4 per share up by Rs 27 or 15%.

Market breadth remained negative with 764 advances, 888 declines and 282 unchanged stocks on NSE, reflecting negative bias.

The rupee was trading at 64.97 per US dollar.

Top 5 Nifty Gainers: Tata Steel (2.05%), Zee Entertainment Ltd. (1.78%), Bajaj Auto (1.67%), Ambuja Cement Ltd. (1.63%) and UltraTech Cement Ltd. (1.46%).

Top 5 Nifty Losers: Hindalco Industries Ltd. (-2.19%), ITC (-1.77%), SBI (-1.72%), ICICI Bank    (-1.63%) and Coal India Ltd. (-1.28%)

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