A Comprehensive Guide to Equity Shares and Preference Shares

equity shares and preference shares

In the bustling arena of the stock market, knowledge is power. Investors seek to build their financial fortresses based on informed decisions. One such critical decision lies in understanding various investment options in stock market and arm yourself with basics e.g. what are equity shares and preference shares and the difference between equity vs preference … Read more

Step-by-Step Instructions for Converting Physical Shares to DEMAT

dematerialisation vs rematerialisation

Introduction Over the past few decades, the stock market in India has transformed radically, with a shift from paper-based physical shares to digital dematerialised (demat) shares. As of 2023, over 110 million demat accounts were registered in India, showcasing an enormous shift towards digitalization. However, about 1-1.5% of shareholding in securities markets is in physical … Read more

Find Demat Account Number & DP ID With NSDL, PAN, and Broker

demat account number

Imagine finding an excellent investment opportunity in the stock market, but as you’re about to invest, you realize you can’t remember your demat account number. Sounds frustrating, right? Your demat account number is the gateway to participate in the Indian stock market, and forgetting it can lead to lost opportunities. Recent data suggests that there … Read more

Equity Shares: Meaning, Types, Features, Pros, and Cons

what are equity shares

Introduction Imagine owning a part of a successful company like Reliance Industries or Tata Motors. How exciting would it be to participate in their journey and reap the financial benefits of their growth? That’s precisely what equity in share market offers. This introduction to equity shares, or simply ‘equities’, will unveil the allure they hold … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About AMC Charges for DEMAT Accounts

amc charges

Investing in the stock market has become incredibly easy, thanks to demat accounts. However, along with the convenience of digital trading comes certain costs, the most significant being the demat AMC charges or Account Maintenance Charges. As per SEBI data, there were over 100 million demat account holders in India as of 2023, all of … Read more