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TECHNIQUES

Submitted in partial fulfillment of requirement for

the award of degree of B.COM(HONS)
PAPER NO. XXXVII
SESSION 2010-2011

Submitted by:
VANSHIK GUPTA
ROLL NO. 100
B.COM (HONS) SECTION B
SATYAWATI COLLEGE (M)
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This is to certify that Mr. Vanshik Gupta has completed
the project on

"CAPITAL BUDGETING & TECHNIQUES"

under guidance and supervision of Mr. Sarfaraz, partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelors
of Commerce(Hons).
The work done in the project is original to the fullest of
my knowledge and has been carried out by the student
himself. The quotations of reputed professionals and
institutions are included so as to clearly explain the
concerned subject.
The matter embodied in this project has not been
submitted anywhere else and is a record of bonafide work.

(VANSHIK GUPTA)

Mr.SARFARAZ AHMED Dr. RENU JAIN

Academic Mentor Teacher Incharge
Department Of Commerce Department Of Commerce
Satyawati College(M) Satyawati College(M)
 CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the project on
"CAPITAL BUDGETING &TECHNIQUES
developed as a part of B.Com(Hons.) Final year syllabus
has
been submitted byVANSHIK GUPTA, Roll No. 100, is a
bonafide record of the
work done by her during the pursuit of the course and has
been
developed under my guidance.

(VANSHIK GUPTA)

Mr.SARFARAZ AHMED Dr. RENU JAIN

Academic Mentor Teacher Incharge
Department Of Commerce Department Of Commerce
Satyawati College(M) Satyawati College(M)
 ACK N O W L E DG EM E N T

I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to my

mentor Mr. SARFARAZ AHMED for guiding me and providing
me with
valuable suggestions and sparing her precious time for this
project.

I would like to acknowledge all the staff of Satyawati College(M)

for their liberal support and cooperation.

I would also like to extend my thankfulness to my family and

friends for supporting me and helping me out with this project.

Lastly, I thank Almighty for his motivation.

Date:

(VANSHIK GUPTA)
B.COM (HONS) 3RD YEAR
SECTION B
ROLL NO. 100
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