Learning Paths
Six curated sequences through our 104-article education hub. Pick the path that matches your goal and follow the steps in order — each article builds on the last.
The Complete Beginner
Zero to first SIP in 8 steps
Anyone who has never invested before and wants to understand Indian markets from scratch — before opening a single account.
The Value Investor
Read a balance sheet. Value a business. Pick stocks with confidence.
Investors who already understand the basics and want to do their own fundamental research rather than following tips or buying funds blindly.
The Tax-Smart Investor
Keep more of what you earn — legally.
Salaried professionals or business owners with equity/MF portfolios who want to minimise their tax liability without taking on compliance risk.
The Mutual Fund Investor
Pick the right funds. Minimise costs. Stay the course.
Retail investors who want to build wealth through mutual funds but feel overwhelmed by the 1,000+ schemes available on any platform.
The F&O Learner
Understand derivatives before you trade them.
Equity investors curious about futures and options who want a structured foundation — not a quick-start guide, but a real understanding of the mechanics and risks.
The NRI Investor
Invest in India from anywhere in the world — compliantly.
Non-resident Indians who want to invest in Indian equities and mutual funds while navigating FEMA rules, NRI banking accounts, and cross-border tax obligations.
How learning paths work
Pick your goal
Choose the path that matches where you are and where you want to go — complete beginner, value investor, tax-smart, mutual fund, F&O, or NRI.
Follow the sequence
Each path orders articles so each one builds on the last. Step 1 always covers vocabulary. Later steps assume the prior context.
Go deep on any step
Click any article title to read the full piece. Come back to the path page to continue from where you left off.
All articles are on EquitiesIndia.com and are free. Nothing in these paths is a solicitation to buy or sell any security — see our compliance statement.