Profit refers to the total income earned by an enterprise during the specific period of time.Ability refers to the earning
power or operating performance of the concern in its investment. The compound term profitability refers to the
operating efficiency of the enterprise.Profitability is the profit making ability which can be considered as an important
factor for perpetual existence of firms. Profitability also maximizes the values of stakeholders as well as investors.Any
business enterprise can discharge its obligations to various segments of the society only through earning profit.In this
research paper the researcher made an attempt to present the analysis on profitability of select sample venture capital
institutions of India and those of abroad operating in India.Profitability ratios considered for the purpose of analysis are
earnings before interest and tax to capital employed,profit after tax to shareholders fund and earnings per share.
PROFITABILITY OF SELECT SAMPLE VENTURE
CAPITAL INSTITUTIONS IN INDIA: A
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS