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How are Sensex & Nifty calculated? Formula explained
Most investors see Sensex and Nifty numbers and treat them like weather updates. They notice if they're going up or down, but rarely understand what…
What are depositories & depository participants (DPs)?
A depository is an organisation that holds your shares and other securities in electronic form. In India, there are two depositories: NSDL (National…
What are primary and secondary markets? Meaning, features & differences
When entering the world of stock markets and investing, two fundamental concepts you'll encounter are primary and secondary markets. These markets…
What are small-cap, mid-cap & large-cap stocks?
Market capitalisation (market cap) is a way to measure the size of a listed company. It is calculated by multiplying the current share price by the…
What is a demat account?: Meaning, Benefits & Process
A demat account, short for "dematerialised account," is a digital storage space for your investments. Instead of getting physical share certificates…
What is a Stock broker? types, role & regulation explained
A stock broker is a middleman between you and the stock exchange. You cannot directly access the stock exchange to buy or sell shares. You need a stock…
What is a stock exchange? Meaning, how they work & features
Stock exchanges are the beating heart of the financial world. Millions of shares change hands daily on these exchanges, companies turn to them to raise…
What is Commodity trading? A simple guide for beginners
Commodity trading is the buying and selling of contracts based on commodities like gold, crude oil, wheat, or cotton. Unlike stocks, where you own a…
What is equity & how does equity investing work?
When you buy shares of a company, you gain ownership in that company. A share is the smallest portion of ownership you can acquire.
What is India VIX & how to read it?
India VIX is a volatility index published by NSE. It measures the market's expectation of volatility in the Nifty 50 over the next 30 days, expressed…
What is IPO? Understanding initial public offerings, types & process
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What is Nifty 50? meaning, calculation and list of companies
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What is SEBI?: Securities and Exchange Board of India
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What is Sensex? A simple guide for beginners
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What is Stock market investing? meaning, benefits & risks
Investing in the stock market means buying securities that may increase in value, with an aim to grow your wealth over the long term.