This document provides an overview of leasing and hire purchase agreements. It discusses the history and types of lease agreements including financial leases, operating leases, sale and lease back, leveraged leasing, and direct leasing. It outlines the advantages of leasing such as saving capital, flexibility, planning cash flows, and tax advantages. It also discusses the disadvantages of leasing including early termination penalties, higher insurance costs, lack of ownership, and long term expenses. Examples of leasing companies in India are provided. Hire purchase agreements are also introduced as a similar financing method.