The topics that we covered were:
- 1. Research Acumen (Basic)
- 1.1 Research Aptitude and Attitude.
- 1.2 Understanding Research Requirements.
- 1.3 Kinds of Research: Financial, Economic, Press-Related.
- 1.4 Communication Basics: Oral.
- 1.5 Communication Basics: Written.
- 2. How to Research (Without Databases)
- 2.1 Introduction to research sources for various requests.
- 2.2 Free Databases.
- 3. How to Research (With Databases)
- 3.1 Database 1: ISI Emerging Markets.
- 3.2 Database 2: Capitalone.
- 3.3 Database 3: Indiastat.com.
- 3.4 Database 4: Factiva.
- 3.5 Database 5: Business Monitor International.
- 4. Research Acumen (Advanced)
- 4.1 Report Writing.
- 4.2 Profile Creation.
- 4.3 Excel Training.
- 4.4 Formatting Hygiene.
- 4.5 The Request Handling Process.
- 5. Equity Research
- 5.1 Equity Research Report Introduction.
- 5.2 Strategic Analysis.
- 5.3 Financial Statements Analysis.
- 5.4 Financial Modeling.
- 5.5 Valuation.
- 5.6 Relative Valuation.
- 5.7 Equity Report Writing.
- 6. Research Project
- 6.1 Project to be completed by students.