IOSR-JBM   Volume-19 ~ Issue-9 ~ September-2017

Abstract: In this research paper an attempt has been made to highlight the impact of microfinance on rural development with special reference to Gulbarga division of Karnataka state. The paper mainly concentrates on how microfinance institutions have contributed to the improvement of standard of living of people in Gulbarga division. It also emphasizes on the need of further microfinance initiatives in Gulbarga division. This paper also throws light on how micro financial services are dependent of interest, satisfaction level and financial condition of rural people in Gulbarga division.

Keywords: SHG, NABARD, MFI, Rural Development, Microfinance, Financial Inclusion

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Abstract: Organizations have become increasingly aware of the need to involve people through participation, empowerment, better access, opportunities to career advancement and effective communication. It is a paradox that the valuable human resources are given less importance and attention during the wealth maximization process, yet they are the most important and valuable asset of every organization, hence organizations should prefer to maximize wealth through maximizing their human capital...............

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Abstract: Increasing demand for organic food and rising health consciousness among the people in the present scenario led the researcher to study about the behavior of consumer towards the organic products, its pricing, awareness of consumers towards organic products etc in a more intensive way. According to S.V.Ramesh and M.Divya (2015), the term "Organic" refers to the way agriculture products are grown and processed. Organic crops must be grown in safe soil, have no modification and must remain separate from conventional products. Farmers are not allowed to use synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes (GMO's), petroleum based fertilizers and sewage sludge- based fertilizers.............

Keywords: Food, Consumption, Perception, Health Issues, Consumer Behavior, Benefits of Organic Food

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Abstract: Mutual Fund Investments in India are contributing a lot to the growth of capital Market. This study explores the Fund Selection criteria adopted by Mutual Fund Investors of Coimbatore city by eliciting informating from 526 Mutual Fund investors. Data collected were analysed and the results are in tandem with the past studies on the criteria considered the most important for Mutual Fund selection as Past performance of the fund. Factor Analysis was performed and six factors such as Intrinsic Fund Quality, Fund Sponsor Facility, Investor Service & Transparency, Reputation, Credibility of Fund and Tangible Benefits were extr.........

Keywords: Individual Investor, Information Source, Investor Behaviour, Mutual Funds, Selection Criteria

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