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Live Market Indices Last updated - 02 Jan, 2026 | 02:24 PM
Market Statistics
426.95 +26.70 (+6.67%)▲ | |
351.45 +15.15 (+4.50%)▲ | |
922.85 +28.05 (+3.13%)▲ | |
4,427.70 +130.40 (+3.03%)▲ | |
301.10 +5.50 (+1.86%)▲ | |
988.15 +15.20 (+1.56%)▲ | |
241.38 +3.44 (+1.45%)▲ | |
270.60 +3.80 (+1.42%)▲ | |
16,931.00 +224.00 (+1.34%)▲ | |
1,062.20 +13.10 (+1.25%)▲ |
What is the Share Market?
The stock market is a place where individuals buy and sell publicly listed shares during designated trading hours. The stock market functions as a platform where individuals buy and sell publicly listed shares during specific trading hours. When you purchase a share, you are acquiring a fraction of ownership in a company. For instance, purchasing 10 shares of ABC company at Rs. 200 each makes you an ABC shareholder, allowing you to sell ABC shares at any point.
Investing funds in shares represents a stake in the company. This stake carries the potential for share value to rise alongside the company's growth. Consequently, it enables profit upon selling in the market. Stock prices fluctuate due to various reasons, but investing for the long term can help you bounce back from temporary declines.
Types of Share Market
The share market consists of the following types:
Primary Share Market
When a company goes public for the first time, it enters the primary market. The company issues shares to the public, and these shares are traded among market participants.
Secondary Share Market
Once a company's securities are sold in the primary share market, they are traded on the secondary share market. Investors have the ability to purchase and sell shares at the current market rates.
Other types of share markets include:
- Equity market: Where stocks are traded among buyers, typically facilitated by a broker.
- Derivative market: Where trading is conducted using primarily two instruments - the futures contract and the options contract.
What are NSE and BSE in the share market?
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are key stock exchanges in India. They facilitate the buying and selling of shares of listed companies. NSE and BSE ensure smooth, transparent, and ethical market operations. Investors can buy, sell, and track stock prices in real-time through these exchanges, which play a crucial role in the functioning of the Indian share market.
Why Invest in the Share Market?
The primary aim of investing in the stock market is to help individuals achieve their future financial goals. Inflationary pressures affect people's ability to earn and save effectively, making investments essential to deal with rising prices. The stock market is favored as an investment platform for several reasons, which are explained as follows:
- It provides high liquidity to investors due to consistently high trading volumes.
- In the stock market, a wide range of financial instruments, such as mutual funds, bonds, shares, derivatives, etc., are available
- Ownership of shares grants investors voting rights and involvement in the strategic decisions of the company.
- Investors have the potential to earn significant returns within shorter time frames.
- Trades are executed digitally, offering convenient opportunities for investors.
Despite the numerous advantages, investors should always be cautious while investing in the stock market. Developing a deep understanding provides you with a solid foundation to start investing in the market.