Stock Market Blog
Latest insights, guides, and analysis for Indian investors — by Mithun Srivastava
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What is ELSS? Tax-Saving Mutual Funds Explained (2026)
ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme) is the only mutual fund category in India that gives you a tax deduction. Invest up to ₹1.5 lakh a year under Section 80C, and that amount is deducted from…
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How to Invest in Index Funds in India: Complete Beginner’s Guide
Over any 15-year period, roughly 80–90% of actively managed Indian equity funds have failed to beat their benchmark index after fees. Globally, the number is worse. What this means: if you simply buy the index,…
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What Is PE Ratio? How to Use It to Value Stocks in India
The PE ratio is the most quoted number in Indian investing — and the most misused. Get it right and you can quickly judge whether a stock is reasonably priced; get it wrong and you…
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What Is a Mutual Fund? Complete Beginner’s Guide for Indian Investors
A mutual fund is a professionally managed investment scheme that pools money from thousands of investors and invests that collective corpus into stocks, bonds, or other securities on their behalf. You own “units” of the…
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SIP vs Lump Sum Investment: Which Is Better for Indian Investors?
This is one of the most-asked questions in Indian personal finance — and one of the most-misanswered. The short answer: The long answer is below — with real numbers, historical backtests, and a decision framework…
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How to Open a Demat Account in India: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
A demat account is to stocks what a savings account is to cash. It’s a digital vault that holds the shares, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds you buy in electronic form. Without a demat account,…
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Bull and Bear Markets: What Every Investor Should Know
Every Indian investor will live through multiple bull and bear markets in their lifetime — and the ones who build real wealth are those who understand both. Bull markets reward courage to stay invested; bear…
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How to Buy Your First Stock: Complete Beginner’s Walkthrough
Buying your first stock in India is a meaningful milestone — and also one of the most nerve-racking decisions every new investor faces. The good news is that the actual mechanics of placing an order…
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What Is an IPO? Initial Public Offering Guide for Beginners
An IPO (Initial Public Offering) is one of the most exciting — and dangerous — ways to enter the Indian stock market. Get it right and you can buy a future compounder at the ground…
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Types of Stocks: Large Cap, Mid Cap, Small Cap Explained
Not all stocks are created equal. Some are stable blue-chip giants, others are fast-growing mid-sized companies, and some are small firms with explosive potential. Understanding the different types of stocks helps you build a portfolio…