CHAPTER 2 - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Introduction:
Research may be very broadly defined as a systematic gathering of data
and information and its analysis for the advancement of knowledge in any
subject. The research attempts to find answer intellectual and practical
questions through the application of systematic methods

2.1 Objectives of the study:

1. To study the various financial instruments available for investment
2. To study the investment pattern of investors in various financial
instruments
3. To study factors influencing investment decisionba
4. To evaluate the most preferred financial instrument for investment by
Investor

1. To study the concept of online & offline trading.

2. To study the platforms available for online & offline trading.
3. To analyze the investors perception towards online and offline trading
4. To evaluate the impact of the COVID -19 pandemic period on online
and offline trading systems.

1.To undertsand the concept of GST

2. To study the rules and regulations framed under GST for Real
estate sector.
3. To study the pros and cons in the Real estate sector after
implementation of GST.
4. To analyze the impact of GST on business in the real estate
sector

2.2 SCOPE OF STUDY

● Conceptual scope: The study is limited to prospects and challenges faced by
Real Estate Sector after GST implementation
● Geographical scope: The study is centered on investors residing in Vashi area
Navi Mumbai, region.
2.3 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
● Only Vashi, Navi Mumbai area was selected for study
● The study is an effort to find out the prospects and challenges faced by Real
Estate Sector after GST implementation

The Study is based on secondary data analysis only.

2.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY

The study is conducted to understand the investment patterns of the
investors in various financial instruments. The study has tried to find out
different factors affecting the investment decisions of the investors.it will
be helpful to understand the investment preferences of investors.

The study is conducted to understand the use of ratio analysis for the performance
evaluation of a company. The study has tried to understand the practical aspect by
making Performance Analysis of Hybe Corporation using Ratio Analysis.

2.5 SAMPLE DESIGN

a) Universe of study- Residents of Vashi, Navi Mumbai / Annual & financial reports
of the Company
b) Sampling unit- The population of the study is residents residing in and around
Vashi, Navi Mumbai Past 5 years reports on financial performance like balance sheet,
profit and loss, etc.
c) Sample size – 100 respondents
d) Sampling technique- To study the relationship of 50 each respondent has been
selected from the population in this study consist of residence of vashi, navi Mumbai
probability convenient sampling process has been followed to select the respondents
from the entire population

Gender Male Female Total

Respondents 50 50 100

2.6 DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS

The data is collected in two forms. Primary data and secondary data. Primary data is
collected through the questionnaire method. secondary data is collected through
internal and external sources in the form of reports, research papers, publications,
books, websites, etc. the data analysis tools utilize for interpretation of data is the
percentile method (ms-excel)
2.6 DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS
The data collection is based on secondary data available with the company. The data
is collected through internal and external sources in the form of reports, research
papers, publications, books, websites, etc. the data analysis tools utilized for the
interpretation of data is the percentile method (ms-excel).