The book on risk management is a systematic attempt to capture the latest development in risk management, especially with reference to indian markets. Risk management in banks has assumed an increasing importance with the globalization of indian financial markets. Therefore, officers working in risk management departments of banks need to retool, re-equip, and fully update themselves to meet the latest developments, especially in the field of risk management and derivative instruments. The book gives a slightly advanced treatment of the subject as it is meant to be one of the electives for caiib candidates. The book is based on rich experience of the team of authors who are well-known both in the banking and the academic world.