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Basics of the Stock Market – Volume I

The stock market is a place where investors buy and sell shares of publicly listed companies. It serves as a marketplace where companies raise money by selling shares, and investors trade these shares to earn profits.

Real-World ExamplesThe Tech Startup Growth Story

When Zomato started as a small restaurant discovery platform, it needed capital to expand. By going public through an IPO, Zomato raised ₹9,375 crores from investors who believed in its potential. Early investors who purchased shares at ₹76 saw their investment grow as the company expanded its services nationwide.

The Long-Term Investor

Ramesh invested ₹10,000 in HDFC Bank shares in 2001. Through market ups and downs, he held onto his investment. Twenty years later, his patience paid off as those shares are now worth over ₹15 lakhs due to the bank’s consistent growth and stock splits.

The Market Correction Experience

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, the Sensex dropped nearly 40% in a month. Priya, who panicked and sold her shares, locked in her losses. Meanwhile, Rahul saw this as an opportunity and invested in fundamentally strong companies at discounted prices, doubling his investment when the market recovered.

These real-life scenarios demonstrate how the stock market operates as a mechanism for companies to raise capital, investors to build wealth over time, and how market fluctuations create both risks and opportunities. Understanding these dynamics is fundamental to navigating the stock market successfully.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DZCP49CR
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 4, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 44 pages