The stock market is a platform where investors buy and sell shares of companies through exchanges like National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It helps companies raise capital and allows individuals to grow their wealth. Understanding basic concepts like stocks, IPOs, and market participants is the first step toward becoming a successful trader or investor.
Study Topic:-
- What is a stock market? (Primary vs Secondary market)
- How stock exchanges work – National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
- What is IPO (Initial Public Offering)
- Types of shares (Equity, Preference)
- Market participants (Retail investors, FIIs, DIIs)