This workbook has been developed to assist candidates in preparing for the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) Certification Examination for Research Analyst. NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Examination seeks to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for all associated persons registered as Research Analyst under SEBI (Research Analyst) Regulations, 214, individuals employed as research analyst and partners of a Research Analyst.The book covers all important topics required to perform research on companies. These include the basics of Indian Securities Markets, various terminologies used in the equity and debt markets; top down and bottom up approach to fundamental research; basic principles for micro and macro-economic analysis and key industry drivers; qualitative and quantitative dimensions with respect to Company Analysis; Fundamentals of Risk and Return; Valuation Principles and the philosophy of various Corporate Actions. The book also covers the essential aspects of writing a good research report.