Maximization of shareholders' wealth within the risk-return set-up of the firm is the unifying concept of the textbook. The objective of this book is two-fold: • Present concepts, models and theories of finance in a simple, comprehensive and lucid form • Help practising managers to apply these concepts in dealing with operational situations This book aims to fulfil the requirement of students preparing for professional exams conducted by ICAI, ICSI, ICWAI & students of post-graduate courses in commerce and management. This book will also be helpful for financial executives in updating the knowledge about current thinking and developments taking place in financial management. The Present Publication is the 6th Revised & Reprint Edition, authored by Dr. R.P. Rustagi, with the following noteworthy features: • [Simple, Systematic & Comprehensive Explanation] The subject matter is presented in a simple, systematic method along with a comprehensive explanation of the concept and theories underlying financial management. The book tries to explain the subject matter in terms of realistic and practical examples. • [Student-Oriented Book] This book has been developed, keeping in mind the following factors: o Interaction of the author/teacher with their students in the classroom o Shaped by the author/teachers experience of teaching the subject-matter at different levels for more than three decades o Reaction and responses of students have also been incorporated at different places in the book • [Practical Solutions] The problems the financial managers may face and the decisions they must make have been explained in terms of this objective and the risk-return trade-off • [Indian Capital Market in a Capsuled Form] Analysis & discussion on the changing structure of Indian Capital Markets • [Highlights & Summaries] of every chapter have been provided in the form of Points to Remember • [Latest Question Papers, 600+ Examples & Graded Illustrations] have been updated throughout the book • [Case Studies] are provided in this book dealing with various areas of Working Capital Management with selected hints • [Financial Decision Making through EXCEL] is explained with the help of several numerical examples from different topics • The scope of the following chapter has been broadened: o Treasury Management o Calculation of β, Portfolio Evaluation. Sharpe Index, Treynor Index, etc. o Valuation of Futures and Swaps and Credit Derivatives o Appendix 9A: Real Options and Capital Budgeting o Miller's preposition on Capital Structure o Pecking Order Theory; Project Financing and Project β o Lintner Model, Clientele Effect o Sources of Foreign Capital, Euro Issues, ADRs, GDRs, etc. o External Funds Requirement o Fisher Effect, Covered Interest Arbitrage, Use of Futures and Options to manage Foreign Exchange Risk o Securities Lending Scheme, Green Shoe Option, Indian Depository Receipts, Demutualization of Stock Exchanges, Terms commonly used in Capital Market. • The structure of this book is as follows: o Points to Remember o Graded Illustrations o Object Type Questions (True/False) o Multiple Choice Questions o Assignments o Problems (Unsolved Questions with Answers) • Contents of this book are as follows: o Part I – Background o Part II – Valuation and Risk Management o Part II – Long-Term Investment Decisions: Capital Budgeting o Part IV – Financing Decision o Part V – Divided Decision o Part VI – Management of Current Assets o Part VII – Long-Term Finance and Financial Services o Part VIII – Financial Analysis and Planning o Part IX – Miscellaneous Topics o Part X – Indian Capital Market