Share Market Today

Stocks refer to units of ownership in a company. Usually, a company opens up its ownership to the general public to raise capital. If you purchase stocks, you own a stake proportionate to the number of shares you purchase. Stocks are a popular investment option and can appreciate in value over time. You can also trade them on the stock exchange to maximize on fluctuating prices and earn a profit.

When there is an upward movement in stock prices, it is referred to as a bull market. During a bull market, the overall market sentiment is positive, and there is an expectation of continued price appreciation. Investors tend to buy stocks with the anticipation of making profits.

In contrast, when there is a downward movement in stock prices, it is referred to as a bear market. During a bear market, the overall market sentiment is negative, and there is an expectation of continued price decline. Investors tend to sell stocks to avoid potential losses.

If you want to trade shares in the stock market, you need to have a demat account and a trading account. A demat account helps you store the shares in a dematerialized format. You need a trading account to facilitate buying and selling shares in the stock market. You also need a bank account to provide money for the transactions. Thus, the two accounts work in tandem to help you trade shares on the stock market.

Dividends are distributions of a company’s profits to its shareholders for investing in the company.

They are typically paid out in the form of cash, although some companies may offer the option to receive dividends in the form of additional shares. The frequency of dividend payments can vary, with many companies usually giving them quarterly or annually.

The charges for Equity Intraday and Options trading is Rs. 20 per executed order. The brokerage for equity trading is 0.55%.

You can invest in the stock market by opening a demat and trading account with a registered stock broker.

The two prominent stock exchanges in the Indian stock market are the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The benchmark equity index of the NSE is Nifty50 and BSE is Sensex.

Yes. The tax rate on short-term equity gains is 15%, whereas, long-term equity gains above Rs. 1 lakh per annum are taxed at 10%.