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Annexure - II
rd
MMM/ MFM/ MHRDM/ MIM – 3 Year [Semester I] [Batch 2015 - 2018]
SYNOPSIS
(Proforma)

Name of the
:
Student STEFFI LEWIS
Course and Year : MFM- 3RD YEAR (SEMESTER I)
Area of Project
:
Research BANKING AND FINANCE
Name of the Guide : PROF. SANDEEP CHOPDE
Title of the Project : WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH MICROFINANCE
Project Details
[A] Objective and -TO STUDY THE ROLE OF MICROFINANCE IN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
need of Study -TO STUDY THE PERFORMANCE OF SHGs IN INDIA
[Based upon the -TO ANALYSE THE EMPOWERMENT WHICH WOMEN MEMBERS GET IN
:
knowledge about SHGs
the subject and -TO OFFER SUGGESTION FOR BETTERMENT OF WOMEN’S
literature survey] EMPOWERMENT THROUGH MICROFINANCE
[B] Research
Methodology
QUALITATIVE, QUANTITATIVE AND DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH
:
Type of Research
Secondary
Data for the study :
Primary data  Data 
-PRIMARY DATA:
DATA: 50 SAMPLES FROM 3 SGHs HAS BEEN CONSIDERED
Sample selection TO CONDUCT THE PRESENT STUDY.
:
and size -SECONDARY DATA:
DATA: SECONDARY DATA WAS COLLECTED THROUGH
VARIOUS JOURNALS, ARTICLES, NGO REPORTS, WORKING PAPERS, ETC.
H1- MICROFINANCE IS HELPING IN EMPOWERING WOMEN
Study Hypothesis :
H0- MICROFINANCE IS NOT HELPING IN EMPOWERING WOMEN
METHOD FOR DATA COLLECTION: A STRUCTURED INTERVIEW
SCHEDULE WAS PREPARED AND USED FOR COLLECTING DATA FROM THE
WOMEN SHG MEMBER. BOTH OPEN ENDED AND CLOSE ENDED
Data Collection
: QUESTIONS WERE INCLUDED IN THE SCHEDULE.
Tools
STATISTICAL TOOLS: SIMPLE CORRELATION COEFFICIENT, PAIRED T-
TEST, CROSS TABULATION AND PERCENTAGE ANALYSIS ARE USED FOR
THE ANALYSIS OF THE DATA.
Data Analysis Qualitative  Quantitative 
:
Techniques Both  Case Study X
-THE PROJECT STUDY IS RESTRICTED TO FEW BANKS AND FEDERATIONS
INVOLVED IN MICROFINANCE.
Limitation for the
: -THE CONCLUSION IS MADE OF A SAMPLE STUDY AND DOES NOT APPLY
study
TO ALL INDIVIDUALS.
-ALL SHGs ARE NOT INCLUDED FOR THE STUDY.

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Guide’s Signature Student’s Signature

Prof. Vijay Page

Director General,
METIM

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Annexure - III

MMM/ MFM/ MHRDM/ MIM – 3rd Year [Semester I] [Batch 2015 - 2018]

CERTIFICATE FROM GUIDE

This is to certify that the project entitled

“_______________________________________________” has been successfully completed
by _________________________________________, under my guidance during the Third
year [Semester I] i. e. 2017 – 2018, in partial fulfillment of his/her course, Master
Degree in ___________________________________________ under the University of
Mumbai through the MET Institute of Management, Bandra Reclamation,
Bandra (W.), Mumbai – 400050.

Name of Project Guide:

_____________________________
Address of Guide:
__________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________
Tel. No.:
__________________________________________

Date: _______________________ Signature of Project Guide:

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Annexure – IV

DECLARATION

I, _____________________, hereby declare that this project report entitled

“____________________” is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the

MMM/ MFM/ MHRDM/ MIM course of University of Mumbai, through MET Institute of

Management, Bandra, during the academic year 2017 - 2018, has been successfully

completed. The information provided in the report is true and original to the best of

my knowledge.

Signature of the student

Roll No.

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MMM / MFM / MHRDM / MIM - 3rd Year [Semester I] [Batch 2015 -

2018]
LIST OF TOPICS FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS
Sr. No. Subjects
‘Food and beverages’ strategies for evolving viable alternatives for eco-friendly
1
hospitality units (e.g. Ecotel, etc.)
A critical study of evolution of Ambani’s and their contribution to India’s soc-economic
2
development. (Or Tata’s, or Birla’s, or Kirloskar,s etc.)
3 A study in the volatility of the Indian Markets
4 A study of Accounting standards
A study of artificial jewellary business in and around Hyderabad (or Moradabad or Jaipur
5
etc.)
6 A study of Banking Sector Reforms in India
7 A study of behavioural finance
8 A study of capital account convertibility.
9 A study of capital structure of companies in different sectors
10 A study of costing to start a new project (any business plan)
11 A study of effects of packaging on sale of products
12 A study of financial plan of companies.
13 A study of future of commodities market in India.
14 A study of future of retail banking in India.
15 A study of future of retail business in India.
16 A study of Intellectual property rights.
17 A study of Investment planning of individuals.
18 A study of Mutual Funds – As a vehicle for investment.
19 A study of performance improvement techniques and cost reduction in companies
A study of providing development finance to the entertainment sector. (e.g. Bollywood
20 Producers of Films, Distributors of Films, Acting Institute, Audio / Video Editing Studios
etc.)
21 A study of scope of Insurance industry in India
22 A study of scope of sponsored marriages in India
23 A study of scope of wealth management
24 A study of the Indian companies stocks traded outside India
25 A study of the Interest rate movements in the India Economy
26 A study of Types of Payment gateways in the Indian Financial System
A study of wage structure of NGOs vis-à-vis corporate sector and strategies to attract
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corporate talent to NGOs
28 A study of WTO (World Trade Organisation) Provisions on agro products in India
A study on HR Strategies used by a cross section of Corporate organizations in retaining
29
good people at an optimum CTC (Cost to the Company)
30 A study on the Index Futures in India and their popularity among retail investors
A study or role played by MIDC (Maharashtra Industries Development Corporation) and
31 MSSIDC (Maharashtra State Small Industries Development Corporation) on the industrial
scene of Aurangabad area (or Thane area, or Pune area, or Total Maharashtra State etc.)
32 A) Banking Industry B) Online Trading Industry
33 Absenteeism – Analysis and control
34 Activity Based Costing
35 Advertising Effectiveness (FMCG product)

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36 An analysis of ‘operation flood’ and its relevance to creating brand equity for ‘Amul’
37 An analysis of India’s foreign exchange reserves policy
An introduction to real estate investment trusts [REITS] and its impact on the Indian
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financial markets
Analysis of India’s defence expenditure and defence equipment manufacturing units,
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both in public sector and private sector, in economic revival of small scale industry
Analysis of the growing focus on Television Advertising of Banking and Insurance
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Products.
41 Application of BCG
42 Applying the Balanced Scorecard Method to assess the effectiveness of HRM
43 Appraisal systems in organization
Assess and quantify the role of RBI in monitoring and controlling stock markets during
44
1990 to 2000 period.
45 Assessment of Training Needs in an organization
46 Attrition – how to reduce it?
47 Behavior pattern of the retail investors in metro cities
48 Biodiesel from Indigenous sources
49 Brand Architecture
50 Brand Extension strategies
51 Brand Relaunching strategy (case study)
52 Brand stretching to earn more revenue
53 Brand switching model (Markov chain)
54 Carbon Credits – A Eco friendly Derivative
55 Category – Pharma (Competitive Arena mapping)
56 Challenges, opportunities and the future of Bancassuance
57 Changes in the corporate tax structure since 1991 – A critical analysis
58 Charter of Demands, Negotiation and Settlement
59 Commodity markets – A new Investment Decision
60 Communication Effectiveness in Organizations
61 Comparative Induction Practices
Comparative study of service levels and CRM interventions in private and public Air
62 Transport in India. (for passengers, / for air cargo / for both passenger and cargo
business )
63 Comparative study of welfare Facilities
64 Compensation and Benefits
65 Competency Mapping and Talent Management
Conducting market survey for assessing image of Finlay Mills in the various demographic
66
segments in a cross section of suburbs in Greater Mumbai.
Conducting training needs survey, organizing “Trainers Training Program” for Regional
67 Managers of V-Trans Ltd., Mumbai and assessing the effectiveness of the training
program.
68 Conflict Management in Global Virtual Teams
Contribution of Hindi (Language) officers in promoting harmony and sense of belonging
69
in Nationalized banks.
Contribution of non-conventional energy sources in sustainable economic development
70 of Satara district (wind energy) or Alibaug district (energy from sea waves) or Jejuri
Taluka (Solar energy – solar cooker, solar HEATER)
71 Corporate Social Responsibility – An Indian view
Cricket tournaments as instruments to promote entrepreneurship (or business) and
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social development

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CTC (Cost to the Company) as a proactive HRD strategy to optimize manpower costs and
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simultaneously increase employee productivity levels.
Current financial status and viable options in near future for the cyber City near Pune. (or
74
Techno park near Bangalore )
Current rational (allegedly) transfer policies in Nationalised banks and its impact on
75
employee moral and bank efficiency.
76 Debt Market in India
77 Deficit Financing – An Indian Experience
78 Demand assessment and marketing strategy for Auto City Project near Mumbai
79 Developing a child Brand (Toys)
Developing a software package to predict likely movement of SENSEX, NIFTY and
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National index.
81 Development of consumer satisfaction index (services)
82 Development of Woman Executives
83 Differentiation in 5 star hotels
84 Disciplinary Actions and Domestic Enquiries
Does India have an appropriate regulatory structure to control the Indian derivatives
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market
86 Does price limits in the spot market limit the derivatives market characteristics in India
87 Economics of engaging social media as a medium of communication
88 Effective management of NPAs (Non Performing Assets) in Nationalised banks in India.
Effective Strategies to promote Kerala (or Goa or Darjeeling etc.) to foreign and Indian
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tourists.
90 Effectiveness of an advertising campaign
91 Effectiveness of sales promotion activity
92 Emergence of currency derivatives in India
93 Erosion of customer trust due to misselling in insurance sector
94 ERP Design for your organization
95 Estimation of perceived value including Economic value to consumers
96 Ethical issues in HRM
97 Ethics in Recruitment and Selection
98 Evaluation of extending a premium brand in mass market category
99 Evaluation of the long term sources of finance for manufacturing companies
100 Evolution of Commodity Markets in India
101 Evolution of ICICI bank as an Universal Bank
Evolution of Indian ethos in management during the period 1950-2000 and its impact on
102 corporate management styles (or leadership styles) in Birlas / Tatas / Kirloskar / Ambanis
and / or Dalmias.
103 Evolution of the Reverse Mortgage in India
104 External Commercial Borrowings – An Indian View
105 Fast food business is a threat to traditional restaurant options in Mumbai area.
106 FDI in insurance sector must be increased from 26% to 49%
107 FDI in real estate – Indian Experience
108 FDI in Retail Sector – A critical evaluation
109 FDI Policy of GOI
110 FERA to FEMA – An overview
111 Foreign Trade Policy
112 Genesis of social advertising in India
113 Global insurance scenario – upward or downward?

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114 Gray markets

115 Green Marketing
Growth and development of diamond trade in Surat in the liberation era from 1990
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onwards.
Growth of real estate business in Mumbai during past 20 years and role played by
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foreign / Indian multinationals entering this field.
118 Have Unit Linked policies [ULIPs] killed Life Insurance
119 How are exchange financed and can be financing pattern be changed
120 HR challenges before Service Industry
HRD climate survey of selected Call Centres in Mumbai (or Delhi, or Bangalore or Pune
121
etc.)
122 HRD Climatic Survey
123 Human Rights in work place
Identification of similarities between the Rural Marketing Environment and the Urban
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Marketing Environment
125 Identifying the purchase intentions amongst customers due to ‘Green Marketing’
Impact of 3600 performance appraisal system on HRD climate in a public sector
126
organization. (BHEL or HMT or IPCL or Indian Airlines etc.)
Impact of communal riots in Gujarat and its impact on economic, industrial and social
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development in a around Ahmedabad area.
Impact of JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Nhava Sheva) in increasing import/ export
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trade for units in the hinterland of Konkan area of Maharashtra
Impact of logistics facilities (e.g. Road Transport, Railway, Air Transport, Shipping) on
129
travel and tourism business in India
130 Importance of Corporate Governance in Business Practices
Indian Ethos in Management – School of Indian Management Philosophy & Applied
131
Technology - SIMPAT
132 Indian toys for export to Germany (or US, or Europe etc.)
133 Infrastructure and economic development – two sides of the coin
134 Introduction to the Payment Gateways in India
Is the current design of the Indian Financial markets appropriate for an emerging
135
economy
136 Knowledge Management System for your organization
137 Launch of a new FMCD product (conjoint)
138 Launch strategies for a high tech consumer product
139 Leadership styles for Executives
140 Lessons in disaster management in Latur area (or Surat etc.)
141 LIC – the only Public Sector Company to have regained its lost market share
142 Low insurance penetration in India – causes and remedies
143 M & A in Banking Sector in India
144 Management of Private labels
145 Management of super luxury Brand
146 Managerial Grid
147 Managerial Grid and its usefulness
148 Managerial Job Evaluation
149 Managing a brand across product life cycle
150 Managing Brand across product life cycle
151 Managing Product life cycle
152 Manpower Planning in IT Industry
153 Market potential study and suggesting innovating sales promotion schemes for the

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newly introduced “ Maharashtra Darshan” package of Railways for foreign & Indian
tourists.
154 Market segmentation of Cheese market (Cluster analysis)
155 Marketing imported furniture and life style products in India.
156 Marketing of Financial Services (CRM)
Marketing of Graduate & Post Graduate Degrees of Foreign universities in India ( or
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Amercian, or British, or Australian etc.)
158 Marketing using social media
159 Measurement of Brand Equity
160 Mentoring and Coaching of Junior Executives
161 Methods and suggestions for the improvement of the Fixed Income Market in India
Methods of assessing ‘Brand Equity’ for service products (e.g.Education, utilities,
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Government department, Airlines, Railways, consultancy, Event Management etc)
163 Monetary Policy - A tool to manage the rising inflation
164 Money market in India
165 Need for human assets accounting as a pre-requisite for corporate governance.
166 New vistas in teleshopping
NGOs as role models for motive force for economic prosperity in addition to social
167
justice.
168 Organizational Development and Change
169 Overview of mutual fund industry and its evolution in India
170 Overview of the life insurance / general insurance industry in India
171 P - Notes are they really Bad for Indian Financial market
172 Perceptual mapping for celebrities
173 Perceptual marketing / MDS for FMCG category
174 Performance Management in Global Virtual Teams
175 Philosophies and Techniques of O.D. e.g. Kaizen, Quality Circles, R.E.T., R.A.T., T.A. etc.
176 Positioning in a competitive market (Perceptual mapping)
177 Price – sales equation & application of game theory (Two FMCG/ Pharma products)
Project K2C – Kissan to consumer – an experiment in Sangli District (or Pune or Thane, or
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Mumbai etc.)
179 Prospect of BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) as a viable and sustainable business.
180 Psychographics segmentation of a FMCG market
Public Private Partnership in Ecosystem Conservation – Forest, Nature Park, AQUA, Sea
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Park etc.
182 Public Private Partnership in e-Education
183 Public Private Partnership in e-Governance
184 Public Private Partnership in infrastructure – Roads, Ports and Power
185 Public Private Partnership in irrigation and water supply
186 Recruitment and selection e.g. BPO
187 Restructuring of Organizations
188 Retailing as an economically viable option at petrol pumps / gas stations.
189 Reward policies and Motivation
190 Risk Management techniques in Indian Banking Sector
Role of advertising revenue in making newspaper / magazine business viable and its
191
impact on quality of editorials.
192 Role of cheaper finance on real estate business development.
193 Role of CSR in Socio – Economic Development of India
194 Role of IDBI in Developing Industries in India

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195 Role of Psychological Testing in Selection

Role of SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) in revival of sick units in rural
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areas of Maharashtra (or Gujarat, or U.P. or Aurangabad District or in Thane District etc.)
197 Role of Unions in Productivity Improvements
198 Role played by Beauty Parlours in promoting beauty contests or modeling business.
Role-played by SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) in developing women
199
entrepreneurs in Nasik (or Pune, or Thane etc.) district.
200 Safety and Accident Prevention
201 Sales forecasting (Time series analysis)
Scope of ‘Paperless Office” for NBFCs (Non Banking Financial Institutions) in Mumbai
202
Metropolitan area.
203 Scope of Micro finance and Financial inclusion in SME Sector
204 SEBI’s role in the development of Indian Stock markets
205 SEZ – Do we really need them?
206 SEZ Policy 2005 – India’s Economic Growth Engine
207 SEZ Policy and India’s Economic Development
208 Strategic Human Resources Management
209 Strategy for Development of CEOs
Study and suggestions for improvement of catering services in Western Suburban
210 Railway In Mumbai (or Central Railway), or on-train catering on Rajadhani & Shatabdi
Trains.
Study of China as a role model to attract massive FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) to
211
finance India’s development plans for infrastructure and energy sector.
212 Study of effectiveness of CRM implementation of any organization of your choice
213 Study of effectiveness of ERP implementation of any organization of your choice
214 Study of effectiveness of SCM implementation of any organization of your choice
Study of impact of sex in promoting automotive products in socio-economically upper
215
segment of metropolitan cities.
216 Study of life insurance as investment option in Indian context.
Study of Nagpur as international multi-modal transport hub (air, rail & road) for setting
up International air Passenger / Cargo Complex with ultra modern handling facilities and
217
highlevel service areas. For catering, business center, shopping center, transit stay /
accommodation, recreation facilities and other user-friendly services.
218 Study Project of success of e-commerce implementation in
Studying the approaches of identifying new markets by toothpaste / a beauty soap/ an
219
ice –cream brand
220 Studying the approaches of Marketing to children
221 Supply chain management (retail mall)
222 Sustainability of Business in the new era of globalization
223 Territory allocation in any FMCG market.
224 The change in intermediation with the introduction of Electronic trading and clearing
225 The emerging role of social media as a medium of relationship marketing
226 The impact of the formation of trading exchange in the Indian tier II and tier III cities
227 The importance of pricing
The influence of news items on the Indian Stock Exchange and the rate of effect of the
228
new itmes on the stock prices of Indian companies
229 The reason why products fail – wrong product or wrong strategy
230 The role of insurance in Indian economy
231 The scope of microfinance in India.
232 There is no substitute for Life Insurance

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233 There’s no Development in IRDA role

234 Training of workers / staff/ supervisors/ managers etc.
235 US GAAP and Indian GAAP – An analysis
Viable costing and pricing strategies for public utility (like BEST, MTNL, Urban Railways,
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BSES)
What further technological innovations are required to improve the technology driven
237
financial system of our country
What kind of contingency plans does India require to continue the trading process in
238
case of an attack on Mumbai which is the financial capital of India
Working Capital Management in a nationalized (NTC) mill in Mumbai, (Finlay Mills) during
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1966 to 2003.
240 World banks role in India’s Infrastructure Development
241 WTO and India

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