“A Comprehensive Study of Performance Measurement through Fundamental Analysis -A Case Study of Pfc”

Abstract

Fundamental Analysis (FA) is a holistic approach to study a business. When an investor wishes to invest in a business for the long term. it becomes extremely essential to understand the business from various perspectives. It is critical for an investor to separate the daily short term noise in the stock prices and concentrate on the underlying business performance. Over the long term, the stock prices of a fundamentally strong company tend to appreciate, thereby creating wealth for its investors. Power Finance Corporation Limited is an India-based non-banking financial company. The Company is primarily engaged in providing financial assistance to the power sector. The Company's fund-based products include project term loans, lease financing for the purchase of equipment, short/medium-term loan to equipment manufacturers, grants/interest-free loans for studies/consultancies, corporate loan, line of credit for import of coal, buyer's line of credit, lease financing for wind power projects, debt refinancing and credit facility for the purchase of power through power exchange. Its non-fund-based products include deferred payment guarantee, letter of comfort (LoC), guarantee for the performance of contract/ obligations with regards to fuel supply agreement (FSA) and policy for a guarantee of credit enhancement. The Company offers consultancy and advisory services in financial, regulatory and capacity building. The Company's subsidiaries include REC Limited and PFC Consulting Ltd.