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Which of the following best explains the term 'price discovery' in the capital market?

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Financial Awareness - Risk, Stability & Emerging Finance
Which of the following best explains the term 'price discovery' in the capital market?
ASetting fixed prices for securities by the government
BDetermining the price of securities through supply and demand forces
CRegulating the minimum price of shares by SEBI
DFixing interest rates on bonds by RBI
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand price discovery concept

    Price discovery is the process where the price of securities is determined by market forces of supply and demand.
  2. Step 2: Analyze options

    Prices are not fixed by government or regulators; SEBI and RBI do not set fixed prices or interest rates for securities in the market.
  3. Final Answer:

    Determining the price of securities through supply and demand forces → Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Price discovery = market-driven price determination ✅
Quick Trick: Price discovery = supply and demand in market.
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing price discovery with regulatory price fixing.
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