The International Navodaya Chamber of Commerce has announced a PSU exam in finance, targeting professionals with qualifications like CA, CMA, and MBA in Finance. This exam is specifically designed to help candidates qualify for roles in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

The syllabus for the exam covers the following core areas:

1. Financial Management: Topics include capital budgeting, financial analysis, financial ratios, cost of capital, and working capital management.

2. Cost and Management Accounting: Emphasis on cost accounting principles, budgeting, costing methods, variance analysis, and performance management.

 3. Corporate Finance: Focus on mergers and acquisitions, financial markets and instruments, dividend policy, capital structure theories, and risk management.

4. Taxation: Both direct and indirect taxes, with an emphasis on GST, income tax laws, and tax planning strategies.

5. Economics: Including microeconomics, macroeconomics, international trade, and their impact on financial decisions.

6. Financial Accounting: Key areas include the preparation of financial statements, cash flow analysis, accounting standards, and IFRS/GAAP.

7. Financial Markets and Institutions: Covering topics related to banking, capital markets, money markets, regulatory environment, and monetary policy.

8. General Awareness and Current Affairs: With a focus on financial news, the Indian economy, government schemes, and the latest developments in the finance sector.

9. Quantitative Aptitude: Numerical ability, data interpretation, and financial mathematics are also included to assess analytical and problem-solving skills.

10. Business Laws: This includes contract law, company law, corporate governance, and related regulatory frameworks.

11. Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation: Aimed at assessing the candidate’s critical thinking and ability to interpret financial data.

The exam aims to assess both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in finance, tailored to the requirements of PSU finance roles. Candidates are encouraged to prepare thoroughly in these core areas to enhance their chances of success.