SEBI Regulations Every Indian Trader Must Know
Key SEBI regulations for traders include: (1) mandatory 100% upfront margin collection for all trades, (2) prohibition of insider trading under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations 2015, (3) restrictions on unregistered investment advisers and finfluencers per the January 2025 circular, (4) peak margin reporting requirements, (5) physical settlement for stock F&O contracts, and (6) […]
Options Trading Explained for Beginners — Calls, Puts, and Greeks
Options trading involves buying or selling contracts that give the holder the right (but not the obligation) to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price (strike price) on or before a specified date (expiry). A call option gives the right to buy, while a put option gives the right to sell. In […]
Swing Trading vs Day Trading — Which is Right for You?
Day trading involves buying and selling securities within the same trading day (positions are closed before market close at 3:30 PM IST), while swing trading involves holding positions for several days to weeks. Day trading requires full-time attention during market hours and higher capital for margins, whereas swing trading can be done part-time and generally […]
What is a Demat Account and How to Open One in India
What is a Demat Account and How to Open One in India A Demat (dematerialised) account is an electronic account that holds your shares, bonds, mutual fund units, and other securities in digital form. It is maintained by a depository participant (DP) registered with either CDSL (Central Depository Services Limited) or NSDL (National Securities Depository […]
How to Start Trading in Indian Stock Market | Beginner’s Guide 2025
How to Start Trading in the Indian Stock Market — A Beginner’s Guide To start trading in the Indian stock market, you need to: (1) obtain a PAN card, (2) open a Demat and trading account with a SEBI-registered broker, (3) complete KYC verification, (4) learn fundamental and technical analysis basics, (5) start with paper […]