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Chapter 1 PROFILE OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY AND IL&FS INVESTSMART LTD. INTRODUCTION Financial services are vital tools of machinery for economy and they lubricate the wheels of economic development. Indian economy has undergone a sea change in its structure; policy and regulation, due to liberalization and globalization, since 1991. The financial service sector is considered as the sunrise sector due to increasing growth and contribution towards the GDP of India. Once the economy crosses the subsistence level, financial services become more prominent and important to that economy. Financial services in current days are emerging as a crucial industry world over and are termed as a sun rise industry. The services offered by this sector not only raise the required funds, but also lead to the efficient management of funds. Today, the financial service products, as turned out to by financial services industry are innovative and paving ways for vivid opportunities for further economic development. ACHARYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & SCIENCES 1

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Chapter 1

PROFILE OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

AND IL&FS INVESTSMART LTD.

INTRODUCTION

Financial services are vital tools of machinery for economy and they lubricate the wheels of

economic development. Indian economy has undergone a sea change in its structure; policy

and regulation, due to liberalization and globalization, since 1991. The financial service

sector is considered as the sunrise sector due to increasing growth and contribution towards

the GDP of India.

Once the economy crosses the subsistence level, financial services become more prominent

and important to that economy. Financial services in current days are emerging as a crucial

industry world over and are termed as a sun rise industry. The services offered by this sector

not only raise the required funds, but also lead to the efficient management of funds. Today,

the financial service products, as turned out to by financial services industry are innovative

and paving ways for vivid opportunities for further economic development.

With market sentiment turning positive due to the formation of a stable newly elected

government, the ripple effect is likely to felt across all the financial services in India. The

sectors, including banking and insurance, and mutual funds are all beginning to reap the

benefits of a good closure for 2008-09. In 2008-09, the Indian economy is estimated to have

grown by 6.7 per cent. According to the latest Central Statistical Organization (CSO) data,

financial services and real estate sector rose by 9.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2009-10.

Investing means putting your money to work for you. Essentially, it's a different way to

think about how to make money. There are many different ways you can go about making

an investment. This includes putting money into stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate

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(among many other things), or starting your own business. Sometimes people refer to these

options as "investment vehicles," which is just another way of saying "a way to invest."

PROFILE OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

Financial services like banking, merchant banking, factoring, Insurance, Venture capital, act

as vital machinery of an economy. These financial services that facilitate financial

transactions of individuals and institutional services resulting in their resources allocation

activities through time. The sector that deals with such financial services is known as

“financial services sector”. The Three pillars of Financial System are:

1. Banking

2. Insurance and Mutual Funds

3. Online Trading

Financial system acts as an intermediary

World Scenario

The first publicly issued security can be traced back to the fourteenth century in Venice

where the government made the first known issue of bonds. Merchants and landowners as

investments purchased these government securities. The need for stock exchanges developed

out of early trading activities in agricultural and other commodities.

In and around 1750s in England, traders in the shares of early companies would commonly

meet in Jonathans Coffee House to trade shares and make business deals. Early share bids

and offers were written on the Coffee House walls and the trading process was highly

unregulated, with insider trading forming the basis for most investment decisions.

By 1773, Trading Clubs had formed, and in 1801 a group of traders raised 20,000 pounds to

build the London Stock Exchange in Capel Court. A similar process was occurring in

America. By the early 1790s many merchants had begun trading shares. Just as in London,

these early traders often met at coffeehouses in an informal environment.

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In 1792, 24 Merchants and Brokers paid $400 each for a "trading seat" and signed the

Buttonwood Tree Agreement, who decided to act as agents for other persons and give

preference to each other in their negotiations. They did much of their trading under a tree at

what is now 68 Wall Street. This agreement outlined the regulations under which shares

Could be bought and sold. These regulations formed the basis for trading rules that still exist

today and led to the formation in 1817 of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Today,

nearly three thousand companies from all over the world trade their stocks valued at trillions

of dollars here.

At that time, many stocks that were deemed not well enough for the New York Stock

Exchange (NYSE) were traded outside on the curbs. This, so called ‘curb trading’ has now

become the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). Today much water has passed under the

bridge since then and we forward all the way to late 1990s.

By late 1990s, most of the stock exchanges had been automated, and the “open outcry”

method of trading was the thing of the past. Most stock exchanges began to use computers to

replace floor traders. Floor traders take phone and computer orders from brokers, and

negotiate a trade with stock specialists at trading stations on the trading floor. The internet

orders placed by clients are first processed and authorized through the stock brokers’

computer system before being automatically placed on the stock exchanges’ computer

systems. This period saw the rise in popularity and acceptance of online stock broking.

Various segments in financial services industry are as under:

Insurance

Mutual funds

Stock broking

Insurance

The insurance sector in India has come a full circle from being an open competitive market

to nationalization and back to a liberalized market again. Tracing the developments in the

Indian insurance sector reveals the 360 degree turn witnessed over a period of almost two

centuries.

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A brief history of the Insurance sector

The business of life insurance in India in its existing form started in India in the year 1818

with the establishment of the Oriental Life Insurance Company in Calcutta. Some of the

important milestones in the life insurance business in India are:

1912: The Indian Life Assurance Companies Act enacted as the first statute to

regulate the life insurance business.

1928: The Indian Insurance Companies Act enacted to enable the government to

collect statistical information about both life and non-life insurance businesses.

1938: Earlier legislation consolidated and amended to by the Insurance Act with the

objective of protecting the interests of the insuring public.

1956: sec 245 Indian and foreign insurers and provident societies taken over by the

central government and nationalized. LIC formed by an Act of Parliament, viz. LIC

Act, 1956, with a capital contribution of Rs. 5 crore from the Government of India.

The General insurance business in India, on the other hand, can trace its roots to the

Triton Insurance Company Ltd., the first general insurance company established in

the year 1850 in Calcutta by the British.

Milestones in the insurance sector

Some of the important milestones in the general insurance business in India are:

1907: The Indian Mercantile Insurance Ltd. set up, the first company to transact all

classes of general insurance business.

1957: General Insurance Council, a wing of the Insurance Association of India,

frames a code of conduct for ensuring fair conduct and sound business practices.

1968: The Insurance Act amended to regulate investments and set minimum

solvency margins and the Tariff Advisory Committee set up

1972: The General Insurance Business (Nationalization) Act, 1972 nationalized the

general insurance business in India with effect from 1st January 1973. 107 insurers

amalgamated and grouped into four companies’ viz. the National Insurance

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Company Ltd., the New India Assurance Company Ltd., The Oriental Insurance

Company Ltd. and the United India Insurance Company Ltd. GIC incorporated as a

company.

Key players in insurance Sector of India

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd.

Life Insurance Corporation of India

HDFC Standard Life Insurance

Kotak Mahindra

ICICI Prudential

SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd.

Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.

National Insurance Company Ltd.

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd.

Mutual Funds

Let us start the discussion of the performance of mutual funds in India from the day the

concept of mutual fund took birth in India. The year was 1963. Unit Trust of India invited

investors or rather to those who believed in savings, to park their money in UTI Mutual

Fund.

For 30 years it goaled without a single second player. Though the 1988 year saw some new

mutual fund companies, but UTI remained in a monopoly position. The performance of

mutual funds in India in the initial phase was not even closer to satisfactory level. People

rarely understood, and of course investing was out of question. But yes, some 24 million

shareholders were accustomed with guaranteed high returns by the beginning of

liberalization of the industry in 1992. This good record of UTI became marketing tool for

new entrants. The expectations of investors touched the sky in profitability factor. However,

people were miles away from the preparedness of risks factor after the liberalization.

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The Assets under Management of UTI was Rs. 67bn. by the end of 1987. Let me concentrate

about the performance of mutual funds in India through figures. From Rs. 67bn. the Assets

under Management rose to Rs. 470 bn. in March 1993 and the figure had a three times

higher performance by April 2004. It rose as high as Rs.1, 540bn.

the net asset value (NAV) of mutual funds in India declined when stock prices started falling

in the year 1992. Those days, the market regulations did not allow portfolio shifts into

alternative investments. There was rather no choice apart from holding the cash or to further

continue investing in shares. One more thing to be noted, since only closed-end funds were

floated in the market, the investors disinvested by selling at a loss in the secondary market.

The performance of mutual funds in India suffered qualitatively. The 1992 stock market

scandal, the losses by disinvestments and of course the lack of transparent rules in the

whereabouts rocked confidence among the investors. Partly owing to a relatively weak stock

market performance, mutual funds have not yet recovered, with funds trading at an average

discount of 10 to 20 percent of their net asset value.

The supervisory authority adopted a set of measures to create a transparent and competitive

environment in mutual funds. Some of them were like relaxing investment restrictions into

the market, introduction of open-ended funds, and paving the gateway for mutual funds to

launch pension schemes.

The measure was taken to make mutual funds the key instrument for long-term saving. The

more the variety offered, the quantitative will be investors.

At last to mention, as long as mutual fund companies are performing with lower risks and

higher profitability within a short span of time, more and more people will be inclined to

invest until and unless they are fully educated with the dos and don’ts of mutual funds.

Key players in Mutual Funds in India

ABN AMRO Mutual Fund.

Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.

Bank of Baroda Mutual Fund (BOB Mutual Fund). .

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ING Vysya Mutual Fund.

Prudential ICICI Mutual Fund.

Sahara Mutual Fund.

State Bank of India Mutual Fund.

Tata Mutual Fund.

Indian Brokerage Industry

The Indian broking industry is one of the oldest trading industries that have been around

even before the establishment of the BSE in 1875. Despite passing through a number of

changes in the post liberalization period, the industry has found its way towards sustainable

growth.

The securities market has essentially three categories of participants, viz., the issuer of

securities, the investors in the securities and the intermediaries. The issuers are the

borrowers or deficit savers, who issue securities to raise funds. The investors, who are

surplus savers, deploy their savings by subscribing to these securities. The intermediaries are

the agents who match the needs of users and suppliers of funds for a commission. These

intermediaries function to help both the issuers and investors to achieve their respective

goals. There are large variety and number of intermediaries providing various services in the

Indian securities market.

Need for a broker

As per SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India.) regulations, only registered

members can operate in the stock market. One can trade by executing a deal only through a

registered broker of a recognised Stock Exchange or through a SEBI- registered sub-broker.

The financials and investment industry is a highly competitive in nature with almost well

established firms diversifying and entering into this industry. As of today there are Over

2000 brokers, 10000 sub brokers and 1 core investors. It is highly Competitive with entry of

new aggressive players. Retail broking is highly fragmented industry with falling brokerages

value added services and online trading, the new fad.

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Main players in the brokerage industry are

India Infoline

ICICI Direct

Angel Broking

Can Money

Geojit

HDFC Securities

Kotak Securities

Relaince Money

Religare

Share Khan

Artha Money

Way to Wealth

SBI Demat

Bridge securities Ltd.

Mothilal Oswal

Anand Rati

Citi Bank Demat

Dautche Bank

Frankfin

Karvy securities

Appolo sindhuri

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Bangalore stock excgange

PROFILE OF THE IL&FS INVESTSMART LTD.

Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (IL&FS) is one of India's leading

infrastructure development and finance companies IL&FS has a distinct mandate catalyzing

the development of infrastructure in the country. The organization has focused on the

commercialization and development of infrastructure projects and creation of value added

financial services. From concept to execution, IL&FS houses the expertise to provide the

complete array of services necessary for successful project completion: visioning,

documentation, finance, development, management, technology and execution. This

company was started in 1980 with a major objective of financing major infrastructure and

leasing services. Over the years, IL&FS has broad-based its shareholding, which today

includes Life Insurance Corporation of India, ORIX Corporation – Japan, Housing

Development Corporation of India, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, State Bank of India,

and Central Bank of India.

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Registered Office of IL&FS, Mumbai.

IL&FS Investsmart Securities Ltd (IISL) is one of India’s leading financial services

organizations. IISL, through its subsidiaries in India and Singapore, (Shown in Figure 1.1)

provides a wide range of investment products to its retail and institutional banking,

insurance broking & distribution, mutual funds distribution and related financing services.

IISL’s 2,000 employees provide a complete range of investment solutions to over 138,000

customers in India through its 88 branches and 19 franchised outlets from 133 cities and has

been recognized as “National Best Performing Financial Advisor – Retail” for two years in a

row (06-07 & 07-08) BY CNBC TV 18.

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Figure 1.1 - Subsidiaries of IL&FS Ltd.

IL&FS Investsmart Securities Limited

IL&FS Investsmart Securities Limited (IISL) is one of India’s leading financial services

organizations providing individuals and corporate with customized financial management

solutions.

At IISL, they believe in "Realizing customer goals together". One will find in them - a

trusted investment partner to help customer work towards achieving investor’s financial

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goals. IL&FS institutional expertise, combined with a thorough understanding of the

financial markets results in appropriate investment solutions for investors. The strong team

of Relationship Managers, Customer Service Executives, Advisory Managers and Research

Analysts, offers efficient execution backed by in-depth research, knowledge and expertise to

customers across the country. With a pan-India presence of over 300 offices, IIL is geared to

meet all the investment needs through its branches.

IL&FS Investsmarts Limited is an initiative in the field of Financial Services started by

Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS), an institution known for its innovative

and pioneering initiatives in the areas of Infrastructure, Corporate Finance and Investment

Banking. IISL was set up in October 1997 and began retail operations in September1998.

IL&FS Investsmart Securities Limited (IISL) was set up with the objective of becoming one

of the leading full service brokerage houses in the country with a strong expertise in web-

based technology as well as strengths in physical distribution. Today with a presence in

more than 90 cities across India through more than 300 outlets, IISL has become one of the

most prominent players in the Financial Services Industry with service offerings across

different categories. In the year 2008 investsmarts securities received the Best Performing

National Financial Advisor – Retail Segment at the CNBC TV 18 National Financial

Advisor Award.

The Retail Business Division at IISL is involved in dealing with a range of financial

products offered to customers across India through multiple locations. The retail business is

further categorized into various business divisions catering to varied needs of our customers.

These include divisions catering to customers for Investment options such as Equity

Trading, Derivatives Trading, IPO Investments, Fixed Income products, Mutual Fund

Investments as well as Insurance and Home Loans Advisory services.

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IL&FS Investsmart Securities leverages on its pedigree of IL&FS, which has core

competency of institutional and retail financial services and products. IL&FS is a financial

institution known for its innovative and pioneering initiatives in the areas of infrastructure,

corporate finance and Investment Banking. Global majors E*TRADE FINANCIAL through

its wholly owned subsidiary E*TRADE Mauritius Limited and Softbank Asia Infrastructure

fund L.P. (SAIF) have equity participation in IL&FS Investsmart. SAIF is a leading Asian

private equity firm headquartered in Hong Kong. US based E*TRADE FINANCIAL

corporation is a leading financial services organization providing financial services

including brokerage, banking and lending for retail, corporate and institutional customers. It

operates branded web sites in 12 countries.

In particular, IL&FS have always felt the need for a successful brokerage Group to have an

international capability. IL&FS believe that the strength of the HSBC Group provides a

unique opportunity for Investsmart to execute its strategic vision. It is IL&FS intention to

retain a close association with Investsmart through co-operation on a number of areas that

will be mutually beneficial and on an arm's length basis”

Mr.Ravi Parthasarathy added, “I believe that HSBC Group will provide Investsmart

employees significant opportunities to enhance the value proposition for their customers.

Investsmart employees will also benefit from the training and development infrastructure

that arises from being a part of one of the world’s leading banking organizations.”

Vision Statement

To become the preferred long term financial partner to a wide base of customers whilst

optimizing stakeholders value!

Mission Statement

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To establish a base of 1 million satisfied customers by 2010. We will create this by being a

responsible and trustworthy partner!

Corporate Action

An approach to business that reflects responsibility, transparency and ethical behaviour.

Respect for employees, clients & stakeholder groups.

ILL’s strong team of Relationship Managers, Customer Service Executives, Advisory

Managers and Research Analysts, offers efficient execution backed by in-depth research,

knowledge and expertise to customers across the country.

With a pan-India presence of over 300 offices, IIL is geared to meet all the customers’

investment needs through an office nearby. All the interested investors need to do is drop in

at the nearest branch or call and ILL will be happy to do the rest!

ILL says about its Customer

At IIL, we believe in "Realizing your goals together". Customer will find in IL&FS a trusted

investment partner to help work towards achieving financial goals of clients. IL&FS

institutional expertise, combined with a thorough understanding of the financial markets

results in appropriate investment solutions for clients.

Advantages Of IL&FS

Today, IL&FS Investsmart Limited is one of India’s leading financial services organization

delivering value and innovation to over 100,000 customers through more than 300 offices

across the India.

7 Reasons for investing with IL&FS Investsmart Limited is smarter.

Customization: They formulate investment plans based on investors’ individual

requirements.

Expertise: They bring within customer reach, IL&FS institutional expertise and

their valuable understanding of the financial markets.

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One-stop-shop: They cater to all investors’ investment needs under one roof.

Trust: They enjoy the pedigree of IL&FS and share its expertise in financial

services.

Personalised Service: They help customer through the entire investment

process, step by step, with innovative and efficient services.

Unbiased & Objective Advise: They partner you in your investment process,

with our team of expert investment advisors.

Extensive Reach: Through a host of mediums:

- offline through more than 300 offices across India.

- Online through our website.

Retail Business: Retail offerings of IIL seek to cover all financial planning

requirements of individuals, which include providing personalised investment

management services including planning, advisory and execution and

monitoring of the full range of investment services. Broadly the retail services

are divided into two broad categories.

HSBC in India

The HSBC Group in India is represented by several entities including The Hong Kong and

Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited which offers a full range of banking and financial

services to its over 2 million customers in India through its 47 branches and 170 ATMs

across 26 cities. HSBC is one of India’s leading financial services groups, with over 33,000

employees in its banking, investment banking and capital markets, asset management,

insurance broking, two global IT development centres and six global resourcing operations

in the country. The Bank is the founding and a principal member of the HSBC Group which,

with over 10,000 offices in 83 countries and territories and assets of US$2,354 billion at 31

December 2007, is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.

Sale of Stake in Investsmart to HSBC

IL&FS agrees to sell its stake in Investsmart to HSBC. Infrastructure Leasing and Financial

Services Limited (IL&FS), is to sell its 29.36 percent stake in IL&FS Investsmart Limited

(Investsmart), a leading retail brokerage house in India, to HSBC. Under the terms of the

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agreements, HSBC, through Group subsidiaries, proposes to acquire IL&FS’s 29.36 per cent

stake of Investsmart for a consideration of INR 410 crores (approximately US$ 96.9

million). In addition, IL&FS will be paid INR 82 crores (approximately US$ 19.4 million)

as part of a three–year non-compete agreement. HSBC also proposes to acquire an additional

43.85 per cent stake in Investsmart from E*TRADE Mauritius Limited, an indirectly

wholly-owned subsidiary of E*TRADE Financial Corporation.

Both IL&FS and E*TRADE Mauritius Limited will receive a price of INR200 per share for

their respective stakes. HSBC will also make an open offer to acquire up to 20 per cent of

the remaining shares in Investsmart. Details of the open offer to Investsmart shareholders

will be published in the Indian press and distributed to shareholders in accordance with local

regulations. Established in 1997 by IL&FS, Investsmart is a financial services firm with a

strong presence in retail broking. It has a national distribution network comprising 88

branches, 190 franchise outlets and more than 660 terminals in 133 cities throughout India.

Its 2,000 staff serves over 138,000 clients. While strong in retail broking, it also has

businesses in Institutional broking, investment banking, wealth management, insurance

distribution and margin financing. Ravi Parthasarathy, Chairman of IL&FS, said “IL&FS’s

goal is to position IIL as a leader in the brokerage sector.

In particular, IL&FS have always felt the need for a successful brokerage Group to have an

international capability. And believe that the strength of the HSBC Group provides a unique

opportunity for Investsmart to execute its strategic vision. It is IL&FS intention to retain a

close association with Investsmart through co-operation on a number of areas that will be

mutually beneficial and on an arm's length basis” Mr. Parthasarathy added, “I believe that

HSBC Group will provide Investsmart employees significant opportunities to enhance the

value proposition for their customers. Investsmart employees will also benefit from the

training and development infrastructure that arises from being a part of one of the world’s

leading banking organizations.”

HSBC will be making the acquisition through Group subsidiaries, including HSBC

Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited, the Group’s broking arm in India.

The agreement and open offer are subject to regulatory and other approvals. With a market

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capitalization of approximately US$300 million, Investsmart is listed on the National Stock

Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange and its Global Depository Shares are listed on

the Luxembourg Stock Exchange ends/more.

Figure1.2- IISL Share Holding Pattern as on February 2009

Source: www.investsmartindia.com

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PRODUCT PROFILE

All the products of ILFS can be broadly divided into the following two categories:

1. Online Trading Products

2. Advisory Services

3. Other services.

1. Online Trading Product of IL&FS Investsmart

Basically IL&FS Investsmart offers three types of products to its retail customers. They are:

a. SmartStart

b. SmartInvest

c. SmartTrade

a. SmartSTART:

SmartStart is a powerful browser based trading system for those who are relatively new to

online investing.  A unique integrated account, which integrates customer banking, broking,

and demat accounts of the clients. A comprehensive trading service, which allows customer

to invest in equities and derivatives.

SmartStart trading platform allows customer the flexibility of trading on any internet

capable system, with access to both the NSE and BSE

System Requirement

Browser Type: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (Java enabled)

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Internet Connection: Broadband/Dial-Up connection (Modem at a minimum

of 28.8/33.6 Kbps)

System: Pentium 3 or 4 GHz or best available at market RAM (Physical) 128

MB or better

Operating System: Windows 98/2000 or Windows XP.

Features of SmartStart

Freedom of information.

Control of investor’s money.

Access to market.

Ensure the best price for investors.

Offers greater transparency.

Live financial news and analysis.

Access to NSE and BSE

b. SmartINVEST

SmartInvest is a browser-based system designed for customers who transact occasionally. It

is ideal for investors who believe in the Buy and Hold Approach towards investment in

equities.

SmartInvest's capability as a browser-based trading platform gives customer the benefit of

real-time streaming data with the flexibility of trading on any Internet capable system. With

access to both the NSE and BSE, customers are in the driver's seat when routing their order

to the best price on either of the exchanges. SmartInvest sophisticated yet easy to use point

and click order entry interface allows customer to react more quickly to the markets and

make better decisions.

System Requirement

Browser Type: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (Java enabled)

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Internet Connection: Broadband/Dial-Up connection (Modem at a

minimum of 28.8/33.6 Kbps)

System: Pentium 3 or 4 Ghz or best available at market RAM (Physical) 128

MB or better

Operating System: Windows 98/2000 or Windows XP

Features of SmartInvest

Instant Loading: The browser- based applet system allows customer to instant

access to client’s account with no wait time, unlike other system that takes a few

minutes to load.

Works behind a proxy: This platform can be accessed on any internet-enabled

network. They can be accessed even from costumer work place.

Live streaming quotes: Keeps an eye on the stocks of customer’s choice with

streaming real time quotes and customizable market data. Color-coded price changes

help them to spot trends and in turn help the customer to react faster.

Multiple watch lists: The new watch list option allows the customer to create up to

10 groups of watch list with each group accommodating 15 scripts. Each watch list

can be personalized by the customers according to their choice of scripts.

NSE and BSE Access: Flexibility of trading on both NSE and BSE via a single

screen.

Single order form for Cash and F & O: Single order form offers the customers the

convenience of transacting in various segments of the market without having to

switch between multiple windows.

Point and click order entry: Makes order entry quick and simple with a click on the

security, the same is inserted on the order form in the trade screen.

Hot key functions: Using a single keystroke (hotkey) function the customer can

achieve important task very similar to a broker’s terminal. Accessing important

reports is also one keystroke away.

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Market depth window: It gives an immediate “at a glance” information about the

stock they are following. The view provides the best 5 bids and offers quotes and the

outstanding order quantities.

Back office access: View segment wise ledger bills and contract notes, trades,

positions, account balance, realized/unrealized profit and loss, and buying power all

in real time.

c. SmartTRADE:

SmartTrade is an EXE based desktop software designed for active traders who transact

frequently to capture favourable short-term price movements. The platform offers active

traders the tools they need to make critical decisions with confidence.

SmartTrade is designed and built from the ground up to address the needs of active traders.

SmartTrade makes the most of state-of the-art technology to deliver power, speed and

reliability. Through an easy-to-use interface, users are provided with the same tools and

advantages that the professionals enjoy.

System Requirement

Browser Type: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (Java enabled)

Internet Connection: Broadband/Dial-Up connection (Modem at a

minimum of 28.8/33.6 Kbps)

System: Pentium 3 or 4 GHz or best available at market RAM (Physical)

128 MB or better

Operating System: Windows 98/2000 or Windows XP.

This account is an EXE based desktop software designed for active traders who transact

frequently to capture favourable short-term price movements. The platform offers active

traders the tools they need to make critical decisions with confidence.

Smart Trade is designed and built from the ground up to address the needs of active traders.

Smart Trade makes the most of state of the art technology to deliver power, speed and

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reliability. Through an easy to use interface, users are provided with the same tools and

advantages that the professionals enjoy.

Features of SmartTrade

Fully customizable display: The save desktop option allows the clients to save their

created trade screen layout, so the next time they access the application the created

layout is not lost.

Dynamic charts with Indicators: Provides the clients a wealth of charting

capabilities and timing indicators, which allow them to go right into the action with

real time daily charts, and intra-day charts. Watch price movements by minutes, days

or weeks.

EOD Charts: Smart Trade puts up to 5 years of in depth history at their command

with the power to instantly back-test any trading strategy they design, before risking

one rupee of their trading capital.

Real- Time market data: Get real time market data from both NSE and BSE,

similar to what a professional broker gets.

Advanced alert capabilities: Alert window allows the customer to be free from

watching every tick. Users can be notified once a security has reached the set

parameters. Multiple securities can be monitored using the set parameters. These

alerts can be triggered both visually and audibly.

Live order status: Tracking all their orders are made easy through the order status

screen. Further drill down into all details pertaining to an order is available in the

order detail sub report.

Track your orders real time: Track customer stock orders and trades in real time.

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Real time position updates: All their positions are updated automatically and

instantly. The need of refresh button is avoided.

Dynamic buying power: It reflects their credits and debits instantly on every trade

execution. No need to refresh each statement to know their latest buying limits.

Derivative chain: This feature provides with a list of all derivative contracts

available for the selected security. To view derivative prices of a security just right

click on the symbol and click on derivative chain.

Lock terminal option: If the system is unattended, this function locks the trading

platform for the customers and can be accessed again only on providing the proper

login details.

Message window docking: This feature enables the customers to receive trading

messages, intraday trading calls and messages from both the exchanges flashed real

time onto their screens.

2. Advisory Services

Basically IL&FS Investsmart offers following types of services to its retail customers. They

are:

a. Mutual fund advisory services.

b. Portfolio management services.

c. IPO Advisory and Distribution Services.

d. Insurance Advisory Services.

e. Investment Advisory services.

a. Mutual Fund Advisory Services

As a part of Mutual Fund Advisory Services, their team of experts across India helps

investors in selecting the right scheme from over 500 offerings, matching customer needs,

goals and risks. In addition to this, we also help you constantly monitor their MF portfolio,

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making changes according to the changing needs as per the market scenario, in order to

make customers money work for investors.

At IL&FS Investsmart (IIL), their expert teams of relationship managers interact with

investors on a regular basis to discern customer changing needs, in tune with the changing

environment. Most of investors require some assistance in making selections appropriate to

their individual needs. Investors need sound advice from people who have expertise to

decipher the financial jargon of investment options available today. Their Investment

Advisory Team helps customer customize and execute plans, based on their individual needs

towards wealth maximization.

b. Portfolio Management Services (PMS)

Financial markets today offer enormous growth potential. But managing investors own

investments can be an extremely challenging task. Anticipating market trends, assessing the

impact of socio-economic changes on customer investments, keeping abreast of latest

corporate developments and financial analysis all adds up. Managing one’s investments has

become nearly a full-time affair that requires considerable time and expertise.

At IL&FS Investsmart, they offer customer just the solution that allows clients to relax as

IL&FS put their money to work through the IIL-PMS, a Discretionary Portfolio

Management Service.

c. IPO Advisory and Distribution Services

IL&FS Investsmart (IIL) is one of India's leading companies engaged in the activity IPO

Advisory and Distribution. IL&FS primary markets division does a comprehensive research

before recommending issues to clients. IL&FS pan India reach helps us in mobilising large

number of applications across India during public offerings, this has ensured that constantly

figure amongst the top ranking performers in the primary market distribution space.

As a part of their online offering, customers can invest in IPO's not only through IL&FS

branches but also through our website, which also provides customer with regular updates on

the IPO scenario, Open IPO's as well as all the forthcoming IPO's at any given point of time.

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The primary markets distribution division works in conjunction with the retail and wholesale

distribution networks, as well as IL&FS private client group. In case there are not IL&FS

customers, but still want to invest in any particular IPO, IL&FS suggest client to visit any of

branch locations near clients or else call us for an application form and IL&FS would courier

it to customer.

d. Insurance Advisory Services

IL&FS Investsmart (IIL) is customer one stop shop for all Insurance & Retirement needs.

They have also been recognized as India’s Best Retail Financial Advisors at the CNBC

TV18 Financial Advisory Awards 2006-07, 2007-08.

Their key service features include the following:

Risk management solutions for all

Comprehensive research for all policies available on a regular basis

Recommendations on a comprehensive insurance cover based on clients needs

Maintain proper records of client policies

e. Investment Advisory Services

The investment advisory team in the company helps customize plans, base on customer

individual needs.

3. Other services

Basically IL&FS Investsmart offers following types of other services to its retail customers.

They are:

a. Online services.

b. Research and Financial Analysis.

c. Value added services.

a. Online Services

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The website offers unique features such as real time news and analysis, a personal portfolio

manager, research tools, corporate profiles, mutual fund and product options, IPO centres,

stock alerts, investment advisory services, query solving and much more.

b. Research and Financial Analysis

The research team in the company thoroughly studies each asset class-equity, mutual funds,

commodities and fixed income products. The qualified financial analysts in the company

study the market trends and make objective recommendations, so that customers can make

well-informed decisions.

c. Value Added Service

Smart update – Extensively researched monthly reports detailing the market

performance of various investment options.

Mutual fund Weekly updates – Analysis of the Mutual Fund industry, offering an

overview of Mutual Fund Schemes.

Flavour of Equity – Monthly reports on the change in exposure in the top 10 stocks,

churning of portfolios and the entry and exit of stocks by the respective fund managers

of select Mutual Fund companies.

Bond Fund Snapshot – Monthly reports on analysis of bond funds of select mutual

fund companies.

Rolling returns – Monthly reports on the fundamental and technical call for equities

and derivatives for short term.

Market wrap – Daily post market analysis.

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Smart trader – Daily reports on the fundamental and technical call for equities and

derivatives for short term.

Equity Research reports – Sector and company wise reports on the fundamentals,

along with a recommendation of the stock.

Strategy note – Quarterly note on the broad equity market views, macro fundamentals

and top stock picks.

Result preview – Pre result quarterly reports on select companies.

Result update – Post result quarterly reports on select companies.

Event notes – Implications and analysis of major corporate events like mergers and

takeovers.

Visit notes – Notes on the company’s outlook and discussion during a corporate visit.

Deri Watch – Weekly, sock specific technical and derivatives statistics reports.

Deri Strat – Daily derivatives market strategy.

IPO Updates – Analysis on the current IPO with support for and against it.

Policy Updates – Updates and analysis of important announcements and policies like

the budget and monetary.

Morning coffee – Daily update on the Indian and International financial markets.

Morning Track – Monthly research reports on the debt and money markets.

Commodity reports – Daily and weekly commodity reports.

Depository & Custodial services - Company also offers dematerialization services as

the company is Depository Participant of NSDL.

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Chapter 2

ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

INTRODUCTION

A key issue in accomplishing the goals identified in the planning process is structuring the

work of the organisation. Organisations are group of people, with ideas and resources,

working toward common goals. The purpose of the organizing function is to make the best

use of the organizations resources to achieve organizational goals. Organisational structure

is the formal decision making framework by which job tasks are divided, grouped, and

coordinated. Formalisation is an important aspect of structure. It is the extent to which the

unit of the organisation are explicitly defined and its policies, procedures, and goals are

clearly stated. It is the official organizational structure conceived and built by top

management. The formal organisation can be seen and represented in chart form .an

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organization chart displays the organisational structure and shows job titles , lines of

authority and relationship between departments.

Organizational structure allows the expressed allocation of responsibilities for different

functions and processes to different entities. Ordinary description of such entities is as

branch, site, department, work group, and single group of people. Contracting of individuals

in an organization structure normally is under timely limited work contract or work order or

under timely unlimited employment contract or program order.

Types of Organisation Structure

1. Functional Structure

2. Divisional Structure

3. Matrix Structure

Functional structure: Under the functional type of organization, all identical

activities are grouped together under one functional department. Each functional

department is managed by an executive who is a specialist in his own field. There

may be a separate department based on important functions such as finance,

marketing, personnel.

Divisional structure: In a divisional organization, corporate divisions operate as

relatively autonomous businesses under the larger corporate umbrella. In a

conglomerate organization, divisions maybe unrelated. Divisional structures are

made up of self-contained strategic business units that each produces a single

product. Functional departments accomplish division goals. A weakness however, is

the tendency to duplicate activities among divisions.

Matrix Structure: in a matrix organization, teams are formed and team members

report to two or more managers. Matrix structure utilizes functional and divisional

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chains of command simultaneously in the same part of the organization, commonly

for one-of-a-kind project. It is used to develop a new product, to ensure the

continuing success of a product to which several departments directly contribute, and

to solve a difficult problem. By superimposing a project structure upon the functional

structure, a matrix organization is formed that allows the organization to take

advantage of new opportunities. This structure assigns specialists from different

functional departments to work on one or more projects being led by project manager

ORGANISATION STRUCTURE OF IL&FS INVESTSMART LIMITED

IL&FS Investsmart has multi divisional line organisation structure (shown in Figure 2.1).

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Figure 2.1 - Organisation Structure of IL&FS Investsmart

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As an organization grows and the type of products and services it offers expands, a

functional structure may no longer be appropriate. Most companies chose to a divisional

structure, generally based on product line. The Multidivisional (MD) structure is the most

common for diversified companies or companies wishing to differentiate product lines, each

product line will have its own divisional hierarchy complete with support functions. The

corporate level managers concentrate on efficient allocation of resources among the different

divisions. This adds another level in the hierarchy and makes the overall organization

“taller”.

Advantages of Multi Divisional Structure

Increased organizational effectiveness: Due to a clear division of labor between

corporate and division level managers. Functional areas can concentrate on

innovations particular to their own product line.

Increased control: Corporate managers can monitor the performance of divisional

and make comparisons, no longer have to worry about the inability to monitor

shirking and free-riding at the functional level, this is the division manager’s

problem.

Profitable growth: Theoretically capital can be allocated efficiently to division

where the investment has the greatest opportunity for higher ROI.

Creation of an internal labor market: As with GE, good divisional managers can

be moved between divisions and eventually promoted to corporate management.

The taller the organization, the clearer the corporate “ladder”.

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Disadvantages of Multi Divisional Structure

Balancing authority: It is difficult to determine how much authority should be

centralized and how much to decentralize to the divisional level. This is

especially hard for related diversification where one of the goals is capturing

economies of scope.

Possibility for conflict and misinformation: Since divisions compete for

resources, they may not cooperate, causing coordination problems. Also,

divisional managers may not always present a true picture of the state of their

division in a bid to attract more resources.

Functions are duplicated: As was the case at GM, functions such as R &D are

duplicated at the divisional level. The cost of such duplication must be compared

to the befits.

Bureaucratic costs are greater: Since the hierarchy is taller, more managers

who produce nothing but coordination and memos are necessary. Supporting this

hierarchy drives up fixed costs.

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Top Management

A committed and formidable management team anchors the company towards its goal and

provides direction in diverse areas of business strategy, operating management, regulatory

reporting, human resources development, product development etc. Equipped with excellent

domain knowledge and extensive experience, they drive IIL’s vision.

Mr. Manasije Mishra MD & CEO

Mr. Avdhoot Deshpande Head - Equity and Capital Markets

Mr. Vipul Shah Head - NBFC

Mr. Dharmen shah Vice President - Institutional Equity

Mr. B.S. Shashidhar Head - IAIFL and General Insurance

Mr. Jaideep Anand Senior Vice President - Institutional Sales & Dealing

Mr. C. Diwakar Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Mr. Bhuvnesh Khanna Head - Alternate Channels

Mr. K. Venkatesh Head – Distribution

Following is the list of our Board Members as on March 31, 2008.

Mr. Manasije Mishra Managing Director & CEO

Mr. Hardeep Singh Independent Director

Dr. Ajay Dua Independent Director

Ms. Sonal Dave HSCI Nominee, Non-Executive Director

Mr. Conrado Engel Violet Nominee, Non-Executive Director

Mr. Tarun Kataria Violet Nominee, Non-Executive Director

Ms. Kashmira Mathew Alternate Director to Mr. Conrado Engel

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Chapter 3

FUNCTIONING OF DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS

IL&FS has a various functional departments like other service and manufacturing companies

there are some basic and very important departments in this company also which functions

with high degree of accuracy and efficiency. The main departments are

1. Finance & Operations

2. Marketing & Sales

3. Human Resource Management (HRM)

4. Advisory Departments

5. Collection and Verification Department

FINANCE & OPERATIONS

Finance & Operation department is one of the most important departments in the

organization from which overall performance of the company can be measured and changed.

In IL&FS Investsmart, this important department is headed by a dynamic Executive Director

(shown in the Figure 3.1)

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Figure 3.1 - Structure of Finance and Operation Department

Finance: Financial Management is the area of business management devoted to a judicious

use of capital and a careful selection of sources of capital in order to enable a business firm

to move in the direction of reaching its goals. Some of the main functions of finance

department in IL&FS Investsmart are:

a) Sourcing of finance: This has been done by issuing shares to the institutional as well

as retail investors. Recently HSBC has acquired majority stake in this company after

acquiring the shares of IL&FS and E-TRADE FINANCIALS.

b) Tax planning: Even though tax planning was good by the company experts, the

payment of tax has considerably increased due to increased net profit before tax.

c) Maintaining all the financial records of the transactions

d) Reporting to management about financial performance: Every quarter the

financial reports which include mainly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts are

submitted to top management for various decision making purpose.

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e) Dividend decision making: As the financial performance of the company was very

good, high amount of dividend per share was given to the shareholders.

f) Communication with regulatory body’s: Reporting to SEBI, RBI and other

regulatory bodies about the financial condition of the company. All the financial

institutions & NBFC’s should report to the SEBI about the financial condition and

performance of the company for various regulatory compliances.

g) Maintaining the relationship with all the shareholders. This is also one of the

main functions as keeping all shareholders happy is very important for long term

support in the form of finance and ownership.

Financial results are very good as observed since its inception. This is done through

effective cost cutting measures, good financial planning and budgeting.

From the report of previous financial year we can say that the performance of the company

is increasing year after year. This point is proved by the increase in the Net Profit for the

period which has risen to 5496.39lakhs from 4000.41lakhs. This led to announce of huge

dividend for the previous financial year performance which stood at Rs.3 per share. The

financial statements are prepared on the historical cost convention, and are in accordance

with the regulatory requirements, the statutory provisions, and standard accounting practices

prevalent in India and applicable accounting standards issued by the Institute of Chartered

Accountants of India (ICAI).

Operations: This is one of the most critical sub-department which decides all policies and

procedures for the company. It also sets the objectives and goals for the company. It

measures the overall performance of the company with the set standards. It is in this

department overall strategic policies are made. It sets the rules and regulations to control the

operations of all the branches all over India.

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MARKETING & SALES

Marketing is the process of discovering and translating consumer needs and wants into

product and service specifications, creating demand for these products and services and then

in turn expanding the demand. It is also said that marketing is a social and managerial process

by which individuals and groups obtain what they need and want through creating exchanging

products and value with others. Some of the main duties and function of this department in

IL&FS Investsmart are as follows

Functions of Marketing & Sales Departments

Some of the functions performed by IL&FS Investsmart marketing and sales departments are

as follows:

Create new market for product and services which is offered by IL&FS Investsmart

Giving training to customer

Target the prospective customer who is aggressive

Creating brand image & public relation

Providing after sales service to customer

Giving training to their trainees

This department is the largest of all the other section in this company. This department

employs over more than 800 employees all over India consisting of Zonal Sales Managers,

Regional Sales Managers, City managers, Deputy Managers, Assistant Managers, Senior

Trainee’s and Trainee’s. This department works very closely and very efficiently. This can be

proved by the way it creates new market and new customers for all the services without

having the support of advertising. This company doesn’t believe in advertising but believes in

giving high quality service to existing customers and then creating new customers and market

through word of mouth. This company has over more than 500000 highly satisfied customers

all over India.

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

HRM is the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of the procurement,

development, compensation, integration and maintenance of people for the purpose of

contributing to organizational, individual and social goals.

This department has played a vital role directly and indirectly in contributing for the good

performance of the company since its inception. Some of the main functions of this

department which played vital role in IL&FS Investsmart are:

a) Selecting high quality people with great ability and proper attitude

b) Training & development of people in various areas.

c) Motivating by announcing various incentives for performance

d) Recruiting large number of self-motivated sales people

Functions of HR Department

Recruitment : IL&FS Investsmart follows both internal and external recruitment. If

the suitable candidates are available internally, through circulars a notification is sent

to the employees. If candidates are not available internally, external recruitment is

followed. Sources used for external recruitment are campus recruitment and walk-in.

They normally recruit fresh MBA’s for the trainee sales positions which is the entry

level in the company. Today, this company has more than 3000 professionals serving

more than 200000 clients.

Training & Development: Training and development of young trainees are given

too much of importance, as this affects the future performance of the individual

employees. They give training in all the financial areas like equities, derivatives,

mutual funds etc… All the technicalities are thought in these training sessions to the

candidates. Some of the effects which have happened due to high effective training

and development are:

i. Good relationship building skills among the sales people.

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ii. Proper communication skills.

iii. Proper behavioural skills among sales people.

iv. Good attitude and self-motivated employees.

v. Great amount of knowledge about the market has been acquired by sales

people, which are effectively used by them while convincing the customers.

vi. Increase in confidence level among employees.

ADVISORY DEPARTMENT

Basically IL&FS Investsmart have following types of services division. They are:

a. Mutual Fund Advisory Services Division.

b. Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Division.

c. IPO Advisory & Distribution Services Division.

d. Insurance Services Division.

e. NRI Service Division.

a. Mutual Fund Advisory Services Division

As a part of Mutual Fund Advisory Services, their team of experts across India helps

investors in selecting the right scheme from over 500 offerings, matching customer needs,

goals and risks. In addition to this, IL&FS also help customer constantly monitor their MF

portfolio, making changes according to their changing needs as per the market scenario, in

order to make their money work for investors.

At IL&FS Investsmart, their expert teams of relationship managers interact with investors

on a regular basis to discern customer changing needs, in tune with the changing

environment. Most of investors require some assistance in making selections appropriate to

their individual needs. Investors need sound advice from people who have expertise to

decipher the financial jargon of investment options available today. Their Investment

Advisory Team helps customer customize and execute plans, based on their individual needs

towards wealth maximization.

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b. Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Division

Financial markets today offer enormous growth potential. But managing investors own

investments can be an extremely challenging task. Anticipating market trends, assessing the

impact of socio-economic changes on customer investments, keeping abreast of latest

corporate developments and financial analysis all adds up. Managing one’s investments has

become nearly a full-time affair that requires considerable time and expertise.

At IL&FS Investsmart, they offer customer just the solution that allows customer to relax as

IL&FS put their money to work through the IIL-PMS, a Discretionary Portfolio

Management Service.

c. IPO Advisory & Distribution Services Division

IL&FS Investsmart is one of India's leading companies engaged in the activity IPO

Advisory and Distribution. Our primary markets division does a comprehensive research

before recommending issues to clients. Our pan India reach helps us in mobilizing large

number of applications across India during public offerings; this has ensured that we

constantly figure amongst the top ranking performers in the primary market distribution

space.

The primary markets distribution division works in conjunction with the retail and wholesale

distribution networks, as well as our private client group. In case you are not our customer,

but still want to invest in any particular IPO, they suggest investor to visit any of their

branch locations near you or else call us for an application form and they would courier it to

customer.

d. Insurance Services Division

IL&FS Investsmart is your one stop shop for all Insurance & Retirement needs. They have

also been recognized as India’s Best Retail Financial Advisors at the CNBC TV18 Financial

Advisory Awards 2006.

Their key service features include the following:

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Risk management solutions for all;

Comprehensive research for all policies available on a regular basis;

Recommendations on a comprehensive insurance cover based on clients needs;

Maintain proper records of client policies; and

Continuous monitoring of client account.

e. NRI Service Division

IL&FS Investsmart is one of India's prime financial services company and is committed to

creating a differentiated financial services organisation by leveraging technology to deliver

the most compelling combination of product, service and price to a value driven consumer.

We now offer our investment solutions to meet the financial objectives of NRIs. Our end-to-

end investment solutions guide you at every step of your investment in India right from PAN

Card Assistance to formulating & executing investment plans based on NRI requirements,

robust trading platforms till the assistance on accounting & income tax returns filing in

India.

COLLECTION & VERIFICATION

This department plays a good role in verifying all the documents of the customers to avail the

products and services in this company. There are many documents which are franked due to

the regulations of SEBI and there are other documents like PAN card, address proof, bank

statements etc which should be properly verified and documented for mistakes and duplicity

of the documents. If the documents are found to be with mistakes they are immediately sent

back to sales office to get all the correct documents from the customers. If the documents are

found to be correct with all respects, the customers are given relevant ID, passwords and other

things which are required to access the products and services of the company according to the

regulations of SEBI.

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Chapter 4

SWOT ANALYSIS

INTRODUCTION

SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses,

opportunities, and threats for a business entity. It involves specifying the objective of the

business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are

favourable and unfavourable to achieving that objective. The technique is credited to Albert

Humphrey, who led a research project at Stanford University in the 1960s and 1970s using

data from fortune 500companies

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Strengths: Attributes of the organisation which are helpful to achieving the

objective.

Weaknesses: Attributes of the organisation which are harmful to achieving the

objective.

Opportunities: External conditions which are helpful to achieving the objective.

Threats: External conditions which could damage the business’s performance.

SWOT ANALYSIS OF IL&FS INVESTSMART LTD.

Strengths

Customization: It understands the dreams, needs, aspirations, concerns and

resources are unique and this is reflected in every move they do for the sake of

individual customer. This is the greatest value it provide online trading products

like Smart Invest and Smart Trade.

Expertise: IIL brings within the customers reach their institutional expertise and

the ability to effectively combine an invaluable understanding of the financial

markets, with an intention of building a long-term partnership.

One-stop-shop for all the investment needs: IIL gives all the types of services

and products an individual investor can dream and think off. All the financial

products and services are under one-roof.

Unbiased and objective advice: The teams of expert investment advisors

customize plans to suit the needs of investors.

Extensive reach: IIL make sure that they are always accessible to customers

through a host of mediums. A customer can contact them either through website

or through their branches and channel partners of more than 300 offices across

India.

Brand image: IIL as such is a well known brand in industry.

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Competitive pricing: It charges less brokerage compared to its competitors.

Weaknesses

Expensive products: Some of the products like SmartTrade are quite expensive.

An annual charge for SmartTrade is Rs. 3000.

Tedious procedures: Tedious procedures and delays in processing the data and

documents of new customers.

Fund transfer: It has tie-ups with only 5 banks for online fund transfer, where as

other competitors have more tie-ups.

Attrition: High attrition rates in trainees category.

Unattractive offers: Some offers of the company like Advance Subscription

Plan with a deposit of Rs.50,000 to avail low brokerage charges. The low

brokerage charges will be effective for the clients for a minimum turnover of Rs.

50 Crore p.a.

Opportunities

Indian economy seems to be out of recession. This is the right time for inventers to

re-enter the market. The company should adopt some strategies to increase the

business through existing clients.

The increasing number of management graduates helps to get sales force at trainee

levels at less salaries or commission basis. It reduces the salaries and commissions

expenses of the company. The company can tie up with reputed B Schools for

trainees.

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Huge untapped market in rural areas, Tier2 and Tier 3 cities and towns of India can

be concentrated to increase the business.

Many a banks are offering fund transfer services. The company can increase the tie-

ups for fund transfers at attract customers of different banks.

Threats

Stiff competition from existing players in the market and there is also a threat of new

entrants. It has lead to cut throat competition in terms of brokerage charges and

exposure.

Increasing awareness of mutual funds and ULIPs created by Domestic Institutional

Investors has reduced the direct investment in to stock market to some extent. This

automatically reduces the business of stock brokers.

Changing economic scenario in India and changes in government policies will have

great impact on the revenue of this company

Many a investors burnt their figures during the bearish market conditions. It has

turned many a trading accounts inoperative.

CHAPTER 5

SPECIAL TASK - PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICE AT IL&FS

INVESTSMART LIMITED

INTRODUCTION

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Financial markets today offer enormous growth potential. For a lay investor, it is very

difficult to manage their portfolio. Anticipating market trends, assessing the impact of socio-

economic changes on their portfolio, keeping abreast of latest corporate developments and

financial analysis all adds up. Managing one’s investments has become nearly a full-time

affair that requires considerable time and expertise.

To sign up for this service customer will have to fill in the Client Registration Form. In

addition to this, customer will have to execute an Agreement and a Power of Attorney in

favor of IL&S Investsmart, establishing a Principal-Agent relationship, which allows IL&FS

Investsmart to act on investors behalf. IL&FS Relationship Managers will be only too happy

to assist costumer in the matter.

When it comes to investing customers hard earned money, they need to partner with

someone customer trust, one who will make customers money work hard. They need

someone who can guide customer through the complex maze of investment options with

unbiased advice. In short, an expert who will understand customer needs and help to reach

their financial goals.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICE AT IL&FS INVESTSMART

Through the PMS Service, IL&FS will assist you in building an ideal portfolio and then

regularly monitor the investments. This product is ideal for individuals who may not have

the time to track and monitor their investments

At IL&FS Investsmart securities ltd (IISL), IL&FS Investsmart offer customer just the

solution that allows customer to relax as we put their money to work through the IISL-PMS,

a Discretionary Portfolio Management Service.

Salient Features of Portfolio Management Services at IL&FS Investsmart

Minimum investment: The minimum desired portfolio size for the Portfolio

Management Service is Rs. 5 lakhs

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Operational details: IL&FS Investsmart Relationship Managers are well equipped to

provide customer with all the necessary support in terms of opening PMS account as

well as provide solutions to customer queries in future.

Management fees: Account maintenance fees are payable at the end of the year for

iPreserve and management fees are payable quarterly for iGrowth.

Investment management decisions: IL&FS service is discretionary, which means that

all investment decisions will be taken by IL&FS Investsmart portfolio managers in

good faith. The investor will have access to the portfolio on a real-time basis through

the internet and through monthly reports.

Eligibility

The following categories of customer are eligible for PMS at IL&FS Investsmart:

Individuals

Hindu Undivided Families

Association of Persons

Limited Companies

NRIs

Overseas companies

firms

societies

overseas Trusts (subject to RBI approval)

IL&FS Investsmart – PMS Options

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Portfolio management service (PMS) is a type of professional service offered by IL&FS

Investsmart to their client to help them in managing their money in less time. IL&FE

Investsmart manage the stocks, bonds, and mutual funds of clients considering their personal

investment goals and risk preferences.

Benefits of Choosing Portfolio Management Services (PMS) instead of Mutual Funds

While selecting Portfolio management service (PMS) over mutual funds services it is found

that portfolio managers offer some very services which are better than the standardized

product services offered by mutual funds managers. Such as:

Asset Allocation: Asset allocation plan offered by Portfolio management service

PMS helps in allocating savings of a client in terms of stocks, bonds or equity funds.

The plan is tailor made and is designed after the detailed analysis of client's

investment goals, saving pattern, and risk taking capacity.

Timing: portfolio managers preserve client's money on time. Portfolio management

service PMS help in allocating right amount of money in right type of saving plan at

right time. This means portfolio manager provides their expert advice on when his

client should invest his money in equities or bonds and when he should take his

money out of a particular saving plan. Portfolio manager analyzes the market and

provides his expert advice to the client regarding the amount of cash he should take

out at the time of big risk in stock market.

Flexibility: portfolio managers plan saving of his client according to their need and

preferences. But sometimes, portfolio managers can invest client's money according

to his preference because they know the market very well than his client. It is his

client's duty to provide him a level of flexibility so that he can manage the

investment with full efficiency and effectiveness.

In comparison to mutual funds, portfolio managers do not need to follow any rigid rules of

investing a particular amount of money in a particular mode of investment. Mutual fund

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managers need to work according to the regulations set up by financial authorities of their

country. Like in India, they have to follow rules set up by SEBI.

Every investor is unique and has unique investment preferences and risk appetites. IL&FS

Investsmart offer a choice of two types of PMS schemes

1. iPreserve

2 . iGrowth

1. IPRESERVE

iPreserve is a discretionary investment management scheme, offering investment solutions

in Mutual Funds that are aligned to suit customer financial goals. The primary objective of

iPreserve is to manage investments in Mutual funds, encompassing both debt as well as

equity schemes. iPreserve takes care of complete execution of the investment and

monitoring on investors behalf.

Features of iPreserve

Investors have a choice of five schemes based on investor risk profile – Very High / High /

Moderate / Low / Very Low

High Risk: Pure Growth oriented investment strategy aimed at wealth creation

Moderate Risk: Balanced investment strategy aimed at both, capital appreciation

and preservation.

Low Risk: Conservative investment strategy aimed toward capital preservation plus

some more

Benefits of iPreserve

No management fee charged for managing the funds

Asset allocation as per the client risk profile.

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Convenience of investing in multiple funds through a single product.

Investment Strategy

Adopt Model portfolios to guide investments across products.

Proactive management of funds.

Adequate diversification with an aim to optimize risk-adjusted returns.

Table 5.1 - Features of iPreserve

Details Plan

Minimum portfolio values Rs 5 lakhs

Additional investments Rs 1 lakhs or more

Account maintenance fees Rs 1000 p.a

Billing frequency At the end of the year or termination

whichever isEarlier

Exit Load for withdrawal before expiry of one

year (first year)

Complete withdrawal

Partial withdrawal*

1% p a on monthly folio values

0.5% on the amount withdrawn

Load for withdrawal after first year (full/part

withdrawal)

Nil

*For Partial withdrawal, following rules are applicable:

Part Withdrawal is allowed only twice in a year;

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Amount should be more than Rs. 1 lakhs; and

Minimum account balance after such withdrawal should be more than the threshold

limit of Rs. 10 lakhs.

2. IGROWTH

iGrowth is a discretionary portfolio management scheme focusing on investments in equities and

derivatives with an objective of growth. It aims at creating long-term wealth through judicious stock

selection and asset allocation

Features and Benefits of iGrowth

Investors have a choice of three schemes based on investor risk profile - High / Moderate /

Low.

High Risk: Dynamically managed product to capture medium term upsides from

attractive business profiles, relative under-valuations, cyclical factors within

sectors and technical factors. Expect higher portfolio turnover.

Medium Risk: Combines growth/value styles of investing in long-term growth

opportunities across sectors and market caps.

Low Risk: Endeavours to minimize risk and yet offer stable and modest returns,

through judicious mix of defensive stocks. Emphasizes on quality of businesses and

pricing.

Investment Strategy

Adopt Model Portfolios to guide investments across products.

Bottom-up approach to stock picking.

Portfolio composition of 20-30 stocks to provide sharper sector focus while

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providing adequate diversification.

Domestic market focus with a global perspective.

Table 5.2: Features Of igrowth

Details Plan A Plan B

Minimum portfolio values Rs. 10 lakhs Rs. 10 lakhs

Additional investments Rs. 1 lakh or more Rs. 1 lakh or more

PMS fees

Normal 2% p.a on monthly Part A -1% p.a on monthly

portfolio values (billed on

quarterly basis)

PLUS

Part B - 15% annual

performance linked fee to be

charged over 8% returns

- If fully withdrawn

before 1 year

2% p.a on monthly same as above

Billing frequency At the end of each

quarter

for Part A- Quarterly

for Part B - yearly or date of

termination whichever is

earlier

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Calculations based on Monthly Portfolio Values Geometric Mean Method

Load for withdrawal before expiry of one year (first year)

- Complete withdrawal 1.5% on the portfolio

value

1.5% on the portfolio value

- Partial withdrawal* 1.5% on amount

withdrawn

1.5% on amount withdrawn

Load for withdrawal after

first year (full/ part

withdrawal)

Nil Nil

*For Partial Withdrawal, following rules applicable:

Part withdrawal can be done only twice a year;

Amount should be more than Rs 1 lakhs; and

Minimum balance after such withdrawal should be more than

the threshold limit of Rs 10 lakhs.

Portfolio management is all about strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the

choice of debt vs. equity, domestic vs. international, growth vs. safety, and many other

tradeoffs encountered in the attempt to maximize return at a given appetite for risk.

In the case of mutual and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), there are two forms of portfolio

management: passive and active. Passive management simply tracks a market index,

commonly referred to as indexing or index investing. Active management involves a single

manager, co-managers, or a team of managers who attempt to beat the market return by

actively managing a fund's portfolio through investment decisions based on research and

decisions on individual holdings. Closed-end funds are generally actively managed.

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Chapter 6

FINDINGS, SUGGESTIONS AND CONCLUSION

FINDINGS

Findings – Organization Study

ILL understands the dreams, needs, aspirations, concerns and resources are

unique and this is reflected in every move they do for the sake of individual

customer. This is the greatest value it provide online trading products like Smart

Invest and Smart Trade

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IIL brings within the customers reach their institutional expertise and the ability

to effectively combine an invaluable understanding of the financial markets, with

an intention of building a long-term partnership

IIL gives all the types of services and products an individual investor can dream

and think off. All the financial products and services are under one-roof.

It charges less brokerage compared to its competitors.

Some of the products like SmartTrade are quite expensive. An annual charge for

SmartTrade is Rs. 3000.

Tedious procedures and delays in processing the data and documents of new

customers.

Due to the presence of top players in the capital market, the revenues of the

company declines from financial year 2008-09 to 2009.

According to the company research report 2008-

o It is clear that people are ready to bear medium risk in anticipation of average

returns.

o Most investors prefer short term investments they regularly prefer to change

their investment patterns according to the changes and updations.

o Investors study the past performance carefully before they invest into any of

the investments.

Findings – Special Task

Through the PMS Service, IL&FS will assist you in building an ideal portfolio

and then regularly monitor the investments. This product is ideal for individuals

who may not have the time to track and monitor their investments.

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At IL&FS Investsmart securities ltd (IISL), IL&FS Investsmart offer customer

just the solution that allows customer to relax as ILL put their money to work

through the IISL-PMS, a Discretionary Portfolio Management Service

Salient Features of Portfolio Management at IL&FS Investsmart are as under:

o Minimum investment: The minimum desired portfolio size for the

Portfolio Management Service is Rs. 5 lakhs

o Operational details: IL&FS Investsmart Relationship Managers are well

equipped to provide customer with all the necessary support in terms of

opening PMS account as well as provide solutions to customer queries in

future.

o Management fees: Account maintenance fees are payable at the end of the

year for iPreserve and management fees are payable quarterly for iGrowth.

o Investment management decisions: IL&FS service is discretionary, which

means that all investment decisions will be taken by IL&FS Investsmart

portfolio managers in good faith. The investor will have access to the

portfolio on a real-time basis through the internet and through monthly

reports.

SUGGESTIONS

Indian economy seems to be out of recession. This is the right time for inventers to

re-enter the market. The company should adopt some strategies to increase the

business through existing clients

Many a banks are offering fund transfer services. The company can increase the tie-

ups for fund transfers at attract customers of different banks

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By having been acquired by HSBC this company has the opportunity to become

international brand if they expand outside India

IL&FS Investsmart can tie up with retail malls and take franchisee of the company in

their malls.

Company should create the awareness about investment in securities among the

investors. They should visit the general public, businessmen, government offices and

other work places and guide them about the stock market. This will help the

company to large customer base.

The company can conduct seminars, workshops on capital markets, so that customers

will come to know about the risk and return involved in investing equity market.

The company has to provide proper training to new investors to avoid losses.

Even the investors should take initiative and form as forums to develop their

knowledge towards investments as now days there are several types of financial

products available for the profitability of the investors.

CONCLUSION

Most of the financial products in India are still at a growth stage and hence there are ample

of opportunities for all the financial services offered companies to tap investments. The

perception of investors is yet to be changed because still they feel comfortable in traditional

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style of investment i.e., investing in Mutual funds rather than investing in Derivatives or

Equity. Hence, there is a lot amount of education has to be provided to make people aware

of various investment opportunities. In a growing economy as ours every investor if wisely

takes decision to invest can expect a lot of returns. But knowledge of investing in Stock

market is only limited to young urban population and does not have enough penetration in

tier 2 and tier 3 cities and almost nil in rural areas.

To excel and achieve a sustainable growth under current market situation with lots of

completion in financial sector, IL&FS Investsmart needs to endeavor with maximum

efforts. The company can achieve several more major milestones in future by maintaining

the existing customer relationship [CRM].

Overall, IL&FS Investsmart is able to give more than satisfactory services to its

customer’s all over India. With state of art infrastructure and well established network of

branches all over India will no doubt will make it to climb the ladder of leadership in the

brokerage industry and truly become “India’s financial multiplex”.

The company’s claim of being “India’s financial multiplex” is very true as it continues to

provide high quality financial products and services to lacks of customers by understanding

their investment needs individually and satisfying them with all the financial products and

services they can imagine.

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