1. **Overview of Research Analyst Profession**
- Definition and role of a research analyst
- Importance in financial markets
- Ethical considerations and responsibilities
2. **Regulatory Framework**
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations
- Compliance requirements for research analysts
- Code of Conduct and Ethics
3. **Types of Research Analysts**
- Buy-side vs. sell-side analysts
- Industry-specific analysts
4. **Skills and Qualifications**
- Regulatory certifications (e.g., NISM RA certification)
5. **Investment Research Process**
- Steps involved in the research process
- Data collection and analysis
- Financial modeling and forecasting
6. **Financial Markets and Instruments**
- Understanding stock markets
- Derivatives and their role
- Alternative investments
7. **Financial Statement Analysis**
- Key financial statements: Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement
8. **Valuation Methods**
- Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis
9. **Industry and Company Analysis**
- Top-down vs. bottom-up approaches
10. **Reporting and Communication**
- Writing research reports
- Effective communication of recommendations
- Interacting with clients and stakeholders
11. **Risk Management**
- Identifying and assessing risks
12. **Global Financial Markets**
- Understanding international markets
- Global economic indicators
- Cross-border investments
13. **Technology in Research Analysis**
- Use of technology in data analysis
- Big data and machine learning in research