Shriram Institute for Industrial Research Research Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Tell me about yourself
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Q2. What are market research techniques
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Core finance questions along with puzzles and case studies.

Q1. Can beta be negative?
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Yes, beta can be negative in finance when the asset moves in the opposite direction of the market.
• Beta measures the volatility of an asset in relation to the market. A negative beta indicates that the asset moves in the opposite direction of the market.

• Assets with negative betas are considered to be defensive investments, as they tend to perform well when the market is declining.

• For example, gold is often considered to...read more
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Q1. Walk me through your profile? Why you are into market research? What is notice period?
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3 case studies were given and a week time was given to complete case study.

Q1. Questions on assignments? Company annual reports, 10k forms and basic interview questions like why do u want yo join us? How did you get to know about mordor.
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Writing assignment based on a given topic to be submitted within 10 minutes

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Financial modeling questions.

Q1. Difference between direct and indirect cost
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Direct costs are expenses that can be directly attributed to a specific project or activity, while indirect costs are expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a specific project or activity.
• Direct costs are typically variable costs, such as labor and materials, that increase or decrease with the level of activity.

• Indirect costs are typically fixed costs, such as rent and utilities, that do not vary with the level...read more
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Q2. Cashflow,relative valuation
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Q1. About my previous work experience
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Interview regarding market sizing and some aptitude questions

Impact of geopolitics on the global petroleum industry