Open a trading and demat account with a registered broker
Complete KYC verification
Add funds to your trading account
Learn basic stock market terms and order types
Research companies and market trends
Decide your investment or trading goal
Choose the shares you want to buy
Place a buy order through your broker’s platform
Monitor your holdings and market movements
Set stop-loss and target levels
Review company results, news, and price action regularly
Sell shares through a sell order when you want to exit
Track profits, losses, brokerage, and taxes
Follow risk management rules
Avoid trading with borrowed money unless you fully understand the risks