Stock Market:

  Stock Market is the place where shares are traded.
  Shares of listed companies can be bought and sold on Stock Exchanges.
  In India, NSE, BSE and MCX are the stock exchanges.
  To transact (buy/sell) shares, Demat and Trading account are mandatory.
  Why Invest in Stock Market:
  To benefit out of progress / developments in other industries.
  To benefit even by investing small quantum of money.
  Investing in ‘Right Company’ can multiply your investment by many folds.
  No lock-in period on Shares invested. Hence can book partial/full profit any time.
  Dividends issued are Tax Free.
  Long Term Capital Gains (>1 Yr) : Tax Free.
  Short Term Capital Gains : 15% Tax on Gain.
  Stock Market starts by 9.15 am in morning and ends at 3.30 pm in evening.