EquitiesIndia.com
Beginner8 steps · ~3 hours

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.

  1. 1

    Build the vocabulary of equity ownership — what you actually own when you buy a share, how prices are set, and the difference between equity and debt.

    Read article
  2. 2

    Understand India's two benchmark indices — why they exist, how they are constructed, and why every news headline quotes them.

    Read article
  3. 3

    Know the difference between India's two major stock exchanges — and whether it actually matters which one you trade on.

    Read article
  4. 4

    Learn why a 6-month cash reserve is the non-negotiable foundation before any equity exposure — and where to park it in India.

    Read article
  5. 5

    See why starting early historically outperformed market-timing — with Indian SIP examples showing the 10-year vs 20-year difference.

    Read article
  6. 6

    Walk through the practical steps — broker choice, KYC, CDSL vs NSDL — to get your demat and trading accounts live.

    Read article
  7. 7

    Understand systematic investment plans — how they work, the math behind rupee cost averaging, and how to set one up in five minutes.

    Read article
  8. 8

    Learn how to split your savings across equity, debt, and gold based on your time horizon — the first real portfolio decision you need to make.

    Read article