The book presents a comprehensive and updated version of the functions merchant bankers can undertake. The mandated functions, public issue, buy-back and public offer and related aspects of takeover have received special attention. This edition has new chapters on Buy-back and Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers. Almost all chapters have additional material covering the developments in terms of SEBI and RBI Guidelines and Regulations, and Government Policy and Legislation. The Corporate Securities Market and new characteristics of Syndicated Loans have been presented in this edition.