Open a demat and trading account with a registered broker
Complete KYC verification
Link your bank account to the trading account
Add funds to your trading account
Research companies and market sectors
Check financial statements, growth, debt, and valuation
Decide your investment goal and time horizon
Choose stocks that match your risk tolerance
Diversify across sectors and companies
Place a buy order through the trading platform
Select order type such as market order or limit order
Monitor your portfolio regularly
Review company performance and market conditions
Rebalance holdings when needed
Invest only money you can afford to keep invested
Avoid emotional buying and selling
Keep track of taxes and transaction charges