Trade without real money: what paper trading is and how it works
How to practise the stock market without real money in India: what paper trading is, a rupee example, common myths, SEBI rules and a free simulator.
The Tryvest blog
Plain-language guides for first-time investors in India: SIPs, FDs, demat accounts, tax basics and more. Education only, no tips.
SEBI flags WhatsApp tip groups: what astroturfing is and how to spot a fake
SEBI has warned about invitation-only WhatsApp groups that share stock tips and fake profits. How the trick works, what astroturfing means and the red flags.
Smallcaps sink 3% as Nifty falls a 4th day: why small stocks fall harder
Nifty ended at 22,600 on 23 October 2026 while smallcaps fell almost 3%. What large, mid and small caps are, and why smaller stocks swing more.
PMI hits 4-month high: what is PMI and what India's 56.7 reading means
India's flash PMI rose to 56.7 in October 2026, a 4-month high. What is PMI, why 50 is the key line, and what the jobs and price data show.
Sensex, Nifty fall for a third day as oil nears $112: what 'global cues' means
Why the Sensex and Nifty fell on 22 October 2026 as Brent crude rose and Asian markets slid, what global cues are, and what IPO subscription figures mean.
RBI minutes rule out rate cuts: what a repo rate hike means for you
The RBI's October minutes explain its first repo rate hike in nearly four years. What the repo rate, stance and inflation target mean for loans and deposits.
Nifty slips as crude tops $110 while smallcaps fall 2%: what breadth means
Why the Sensex and Nifty fell on 21 October 2026 as crude crossed $110, why smallcaps fell far more, and what market breadth means.
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank Q2 results: what NII, NIM and NPAs mean, simply
Big banks have reported July-September results. What net interest income, margin, provisions and bad loans (NPAs) mean, using this season's numbers.
Jio Platforms IPO opens: India's biggest IPO explained in simple words
Jio Platforms' ₹30,213 crore IPO is open from 21 to 23 October. What a fresh issue, anchor book, lot size and allotment mean, explained.
RBI steps up checks on big overseas investments as the rupee weakens
Why the RBI is reportedly asking banks to vet large overseas deals, what ODI and the LRS limit are, and how a weaker rupee affects you.
UPI merchant fee put off till after Diwali: what MDR is and who pays it
NPCI has deferred the 0.4% MDR on UPI shop payments above ₹2,000. What MDR is, who pays, what stays free, and what to watch next.
Sensex and Nifty fall over 1% as private banks and IT shares drag
Why the Sensex and Nifty fell over 1% on 19 October 2026, what sectoral indices and bank margins are, and what is scheduled next.
SIP vs FD: what is the difference, and which suits which goal?
SIP or FD? A plain-language comparison of risk, returns, tax, safety and access to your money, with a worked example. For learning, not advice.
What is a demat account? A simple guide for beginners
What a demat account is, how it differs from a trading account, what you need to open one, typical charges and the basic services demat account (BSDA), explained simply.