Author :
Anjala Kalsie, Jappanjyot Kaur Kalra
Volume :
2
Issue :
2
Abstract :
The objective of this paper is to study the efficiency of Indian stock markets during the period 2001-2011. The weak form of efficient markets is extensively tested using NIFTY and 6 major NSE sectoral indices Pharma, IT, MNC, Bank, FMCG and Nifty Junior. Univariate time series analysis of indices returns is carried using tests for randomness / non-stationarity – runs test, unit root testing. ACF, correlograms and other relevant statistical methods. The study concludes that Indian markets are inefficient in its weak form for the study period.
Key words: Efficient market, Efficient market hypothesis, Random walk theory, Runs test, Auto correlation test.