How to Build a Diversified 10-Stock Portfolio with ₹1 Lakh in India (2026)
Step-by-step portfolio construction with ₹1 lakh. Sector caps, position sizing, quality filters, rebalancing rules. Template across 6 sectors and 10 stocks.
Stock investing guides, broker comparisons, fundamental & technical concepts, capital gains tax, F&O treatment, and decision frameworks for Indian investors. Educational content only — not investment advice.
Step-by-step portfolio construction with ₹1 lakh. Sector caps, position sizing, quality filters, rebalancing rules. Template across 6 sectors and 10 stocks.
Five corporate actions explained for Indian investors. Bonus, split, rights, buyback, dividend — record dates, tax (post Budget 2024), and what each signal means.
Learn to read an Indian listed company annual report in 90 minutes. 12 sections that matter, 8 red flags to scan, and the speed-read framework.
Stock SIP vs Mutual Fund SIP compared — costs, returns, skill required, hybrid approach. Real 20-year CAGR examples. When stock SIPs actually win.
Penny stocks explained — definition, why they attract retail, operator manipulation patterns, why 90% fail, how to spot legitimate micro-caps vs scams.
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.