How does the stock market work in India?

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): SEBI is the regulatory authority overseeing the stock markets in India. It ensures transparency, protects investors' interests, and regulates the functioning of the stock exchanges

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Primary Market: In the primary market, companies issue new shares to the public through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Investors can subscribe to these IPOs to buy shares directly from the company

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Trading Mechanism: Stock trading in India is electronic, facilitated by online platforms provided by brokers. Investors place orders to buy or sell shares, and these orders are matched electronically on the exchange

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Demat Account: To trade in the stock market, investors must open a Demat account. This account holds shares in electronic form, eliminating the need for physical certificates

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Indices: The performance of the stock market is often gauged through indices like the Sensex (BSE) and Nifty (NSE). These indices represent a basket of top companies and reflect the overall market trend

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Market Participants: The stock market comprises various participants, including retail investors, institutional investors, mutual funds, foreign institutional investors (FIIs), and domestic institutional investors (DIIs)

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Investment Strategies: Investors in the stock market can adopt various strategies such as long-term investing, day trading, or swing trading. Each strategy involves different levels of risk and reward based on the investor’s goals and risk tolerance

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