Stock Market Basics for Beginners in India
How the Indian stock market works, what you need to start, and the habits that protect beginners — explained in plain English.
Updated 30 September 2026
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Plain-English guides to how the Indian stock market works — from your first trade to order types, charges and the risks of leverage.
How Brokerage Charges Work in India (With Examples)
Brokerage, STT, exchange fees, SEBI fees, stamp duty, GST, DP charges and AMC — what each one is and how to calculate the real cost of a trade.
Updated 30 September 2026
Intraday vs Delivery Trading: Differences, Costs and Risks
Intraday positions close the same day; delivery means you take the shares into your demat. Here is how the two differ on cost, margin, tax treatment and risk.
Updated 30 September 2026
CNC vs MIS vs NRML: Product Types Explained
CNC, MIS and NRML tell your broker how to treat a position — delivery, intraday or carry-forward derivatives. Choosing the wrong one can cost you.
Updated 30 September 2026
Types of Orders in the Stock Market
Market, limit, stop-loss, stop-loss market, GTT, AMO, bracket and cover orders — what each does and when to use it.
Updated 30 September 2026
Market Order vs Limit Order: Which Should You Use?
A market order prioritises speed; a limit order prioritises price. Here is how they work on Indian exchanges and how to avoid costly slippage.
Updated 30 September 2026
What Is a Stop-Loss Order and How to Use It
A stop-loss order exits (or enters) a position automatically when price hits a trigger. Learn trigger vs limit price, SL vs SL-M and common mistakes.
Updated 30 September 2026
What Is Margin Trading (MTF) and How Does It Work?
Margin lets you take positions larger than your cash. Learn intraday margin, the Margin Trading Facility (MTF), pledging, interest costs and the risks.
Updated 30 September 2026
How to Choose a Stock Broker in India: A Checklist
Eight things to check before opening a trading and demat account — from SEBI registration and total cost to platform, support and exit charges.
Updated 30 September 2026
Futures and Options Basics: How F&O Works and What It Costs
Futures and options are leveraged contracts with expiry dates. Learn how they work, what they cost, and why most individual F&O traders lose money.
Updated 30 September 2026
Where to start
New to investing? Begin with stock market basics, then what is a demat account and how brokerage charges work.