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Index funds, ETFs, and direct stocks compared for Indian investors. Expense ratios, SIP automation, when each wins, allocation framework by portfolio size.

Large-cap (top 100), mid-cap (101-250), small-cap (251+) — SEBI classification, historical returns, volatility, and how to allocate across cap sizes.

Four key financial ratios every Indian stock investor must know — P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE. Formulas, sector benchmarks, common traps, real comparisons.

IPO process in India explained — ASBA via UPI, allotment lottery, GMP (Grey Market Premium) decoded, 7 common mistakes to avoid as a retail investor.

Intraday, delivery, and swing trading explained. Holding periods, leverage, tax treatment, brokerage, and which style suits beginner vs experienced investors.

Sensex tracks 30 BSE stocks, Nifty 50 tracks 50 NSE stocks. How they are calculated, top constituents, what moves them, and how to use them as an investor.

Tax loss harvesting in India explained: legal strategy to offset capital gains by selling losers before March 31. Real examples, rules, mistakes to avoid.

Step-by-step ITR-2 filing for stock capital gains FY 2026-27. Schedule CG, Schedule 112A, broker tax P&L import, deadlines, 7 common mistakes to avoid.

Complete guide to F&O income tax in India FY 2026-27. Business income at slab rate, turnover formula, 10cr audit threshold, 44AD trap, loss set-off rules.

Complete guide to capital gains tax on Indian stocks FY 2026-27. STCG 20%, LTCG 12.5% above 1.25L, dividend slab rate, loss set-off rules, real examples.

Compare the top 5 Indian discount brokers in 2026 across 12 dimensions — brokerage, charts, MTF, AMC, app reliability. Use case recommendations for beginners vs active traders.

Open a demat account in India in 20 minutes — full step-by-step process, document checklist, broker comparison, costs, and 4 common rejection reasons.