📈 Indian Stock Market Basics
The Indian stock market is primarily made up of two major exchanges:
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NSE (National Stock Exchange) – India's largest stock exchange. Popular index: NIFTY 50
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BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) – One of the oldest in Asia. Popular index: SENSEX (30 stocks)
🏛 Key Regulators & Institutions
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SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) – Regulates the market to protect investor interests.
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RBI (Reserve Bank of India) – Influences interest rates and liquidity, indirectly affecting markets.
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NSDL & CDSL – Depositories that hold shares in dematerialized (electronic) form.
💹 Popular Investment Types
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Equity Shares
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Mutual Funds
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ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds)
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Derivatives (Futures & Options)
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IPOs (Initial Public Offerings)
🔍 How to Invest
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Open a Demat Account and Trading Account with a registered broker (like Zerodha, Upstox, Groww, etc.).
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Use platforms or apps to place buy/sell orders.
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Monitor stocks via live charts, news, and corporate filings.
📊 Analysis Methods
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Fundamental Analysis – Study company financials, growth prospects, and macro factors.
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Technical Analysis – Use price charts, patterns, and indicators like RSI, MACD, etc.
📅 Market Timings
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Pre-opening: 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM
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Normal trading: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM (Mon–Fri)