How to Invest
A clear process beats a lucky guess.
This page walks you from “I don’t know where to start” to a repeatable approach you can trust.
Start Here: How to Start Investing in Stocks (India)
Choose a SEBI-registered broker/app
compare costs, platform, and support.
Complete your KYC
PAN, Aadhaar, bank proof, and video KYC.
Link your bank and transfer a small amount
enough to learn with.
Understand what you can buy
stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds each work differently.
Place your first order
learn market vs. limit, CNC vs. intraday, before you click confirm.
Track your holdings and statements
every trade is a lesson if you review it.
Basics
Demat account vs.
trading account
Order types:
market vs. limit
CNC (delivery) vs.
intraday
T+1 settlement —
when your shares and money actually show up
Process
Setting a goal before a target price
Asset allocation over stock-picking
SIPs in stocks and ETFs, not just mutual funds — try the SIP Calculator to see how it adds up
Rebalancing — the unglamorous habit that protects returns
Mistakes to Avoid
Overtrading
Chasing tips from WhatsApp/Telegram
Skipping position sizing
Ignoring brokerage, STT, and tax costs