Stock Market: A Dream or Reality?

“I thought 1 invest a little money and get rich quickly... but instead, I ended up losing it all.” If you've ever felt this way, you're not alone.

- RATAN KESHRI

Every year, millions of people in India invest in the stock market, and yet, a majority of them suffer losses. Some repeat the same mistakes over and over again, while others don't even realize what went wrong. Many people think of the stock market as a quick route to becoming wealthy. But the truth is, success in this field requires a deep understanding, accurate information, and a great deal of patience. If you invest wisely, the market can reward you. But if you dive in blindIy,loss is almost certain. The stock market is a place where com-panies raise funds from the public and, in return, offer a small ownership stake in the form of shares, When you purchase a company’s share, you become a part-owner of that business. If the company performs well, you benefit from its profits. India has two major stock exchanges - the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), where trading takes place from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM on weekdays. Often, peo-ple invest without proper research. They may not know anything about the company’s performance, its earnings, or future plans. Such investment is more like gambling. Sometimes, people invest based on tips they receive via social media or messaging apps, which later lead to big losses. Emotions also play a major role in poor investment decisions. People of