What are Stocks?
Stocks are securities that gives the buyer (shareholder) proportionate ownership of the company. Basis market capitalisation, stocks can be divided into large cap or bluechip stocks, midcap stocks and small cap stocks.
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Passive vs Active Investing
| Differences | Passive Investing | Active Investing |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Buying and holding stocks for long term | Buying and selling for quick gains from market trends |
| Goals | Match market performance | Beat market trends through stock selection and timing |
| Management | Minimal; requires little active decision-making | Hands-on, often requires professional fund managers |
| Risk | Lower (diversified and less prone to market timing) | Higher (depends on individual decisions and timing) |
| Cost | Lower expense ratios and fees | Higher fees due to frequent orders and management |
| Time | Requires less time and effort to manage | Requires significant research and attention |
| ROI | Steady, market-average returns over time | Potential for high returns (also prone to losses) |
Types of stock trading
Intraday Trading
Buying and selling stocks within the same trading dayDelivery Trading
Buying stocks and holding them in their demat account for long termSwing Trading
Buying and selling stocks within days or weeks to benefit from short- to medium-term price trendsPositional Trading
Long-term trading based on fundamental analysis and historical dataScalping
Quick trades based on price gaps or market trends for gains within a few minutesMomentum Trading
Trading stocks that show strong upward or downward trendsDerivative Trading
Buying or selling futures and options to hedge risks or speculate on price movementsAlgorithmic Trading
Trading using programs, models and APIs to execute orders based on pre-set criteria
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Coromandel International’s committee approved allotment of shares under its ESOP scheme
Coromandel International Limited announced that its Stakeholders Relationship Committee approved the allotment of 44,460 equity shares of Re.1/- each to option grantees under the ESOP Scheme 2016, increasing the company’s share capital from Rs 29,50,16,439 divided into 29,50,16,439 equity shares to Rs 29,50,60,899 divided into 29,50,60,899 equity shares.August 21, 2026 | 9:55 PM
IHCL to merge Oriental Hotels, subject to NCLT and shareholder approvals
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) announced that its board has approved a scheme of arrangement to amalgamate Oriental Hotels Limited (OHL) into IHCL, according to a regulatory filing. OHL, an associate company of IHCL where the latter holds 37.05% equity, will be merged with IHCL, subject to approvals from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), shareholders, and creditors, as well as re...August 24, 2026 | 10:09 AM
ITC Limited allotted shares under its Employee Stock Option Schemes, boosting share capital
ITC Limited announced on August 14, 2026, that it issued and allotted 3,13,800 Ordinary Shares of Rs 1/- each, following the exercise of 31,380 options under its Employee Stock Option Schemes, increasing the company’s Issued and Subscribed Share Capital to Rs 1252,97,82,031 /- divided into 1252,97,82,031 Ordinary Shares of Rs 1/- each.August 14, 2026 | 6:05 PM
Trent Limited’s revenue rose 19% to Rs 5,666 crore in Q1 FY26, fueled by store expansion
Trent Limited, part of the Tata Group, announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting standalone revenue from operations of Rs 5,666 crore, a 19% increase compared to Q1FY26, and consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 5,755 crore, up 18% year-on-year. The company’s standalone operating EBITDA rose 36% to Rs 847 crore, while consolidated operating EBITDA increase...August 6, 2026 | 2:46 PM
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FAQs
Trading on equity is an action wherein a company raises debt to boost returns on investments. The funds are used to procure more assets that the company hopes will offer greater returns than the interest payable on the new debt. Companies borrow capital based on their equity. A company borrowing an amount larger than its equity is referred to as 'trading on thin equity'. If the amount borrowed is lower, it is called 'trading on thick equity'.