- Financial planning and forecasting
- Capital budgeting and investment decisions
- Working capital management
- Cost of capital and capital structure
- Dividend policy and valuation
- Financial statement analysis
- Risk management and derivatives


- Indian financial system and its components
- Money market instruments and participants
- Capital market instruments and participants
- Mutual funds and other financial intermediaries
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations
- Credit rating agencies and their role
- International financial institutions


- Planning, organizing, and controlling
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Leadership and motivation
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and conflict management
- Change management and organizational behavior
- Ethical and social responsibilities of management


- HR planning, recruitment, and selection
- Training and development
- Performance appraisal and feedback
- Compensation and benefits
- Employee relations and labor laws
- Employee engagement and retention
- Organizational culture and diversity


- Marketing concepts and strategies
- Market segmentation and targeting
- Product development and branding
- Pricing and distribution strategies
- Promotion and advertising
- Consumer behavior and market research
- Digital marketing and social media


- Production planning and control
- Quality management and Six Sigma
- Supply chain management
- Inventory management
- Process analysis and improvement
- Project management
- Lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) systems


- Basics of information technology and computer networks
- Database management systems
- E-commerce and m-commerce
- Cyber threats and vulnerabilities
- Data privacy and protection
- Information security management systems
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning


- Indian economy and its sectors
- Economic reforms and policies
- Poverty, unemployment, and inequality
- Rural development and agriculture
- Government schemes and initiatives
- Environmental sustainability
- Corporate social responsibility

It is important to thoroughly study and understand these areas to excel in the finance and management section of the NABARD Grade B Exam.