Stock Market Blog
Latest insights, guides, and analysis for Indian investors — by Mithun Srivastava
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How to Calculate Intrinsic Value of a Stock (DCF Made Simple)
Learning how to calculate intrinsic value of a stock is what separates serious investors from punters. Using the discounted cash flow (DCF) method, you can estimate what a business is genuinely worth — and compare…
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HDFC Bank Case Study: How India’s Biggest Private Bank Compounded Wealth
Between 1995 and 2023, HDFC Bank turned ₹1 lakh into over ₹6 crore — a 60×+ return at roughly 17% CAGR, outperforming the Nifty 50 by a wide margin over nearly every rolling 10-year period.…
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Price to Book (P/B) Ratio Explained with Indian Examples (2026)
The price to book (P/B) ratio is one of the simplest valuation tools in fundamental analysis — yet it quietly separates undervalued gems from value traps in the Indian stock market. In this guide, you…
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How to Analyze a Company Before Investing (2026 Guide)
Learning how to analyze a company before investing is the single most valuable skill in stock market investing — it separates serious wealth builders from those gambling on tips. In this guide, you will learn…
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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 2026: Documents, Charges & Best Broker
A demat account is the gateway to investing in Indian stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, and bonds — and opening one in 2026 takes less than 15 minutes online. In this guide, you will learn the…