A stock exchange is a centralised platform where securities such as shares, bonds, and derivatives are bought and sold. It plays a pivotal role in the financial ecosystem by facilitating capital formation, ensuring liquidity, and supporting transparent price discovery.

Mutual fund status refers to the current condition and details of your mutual fund investments, including the investment value, transaction history, account information, and distributions. You can typically access this information by logging into your mutual fund account through the fund house's website or app.

NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) is a central securities depository in India that facilitates the holding and transfer of securities in electronic form. It serves as a secure and efficient platform for investors to hold and transact in various financial instruments such as shares, bonds, and government securities.

At its core, a share represents a piece of ownership in a corporation. When an individual purchases company shares, they become a shareholder, entitling them to a portion of the company's earnings and assets.

A non-controlling interest, also known as minority interest, refers to a form of ownership in which a shareholder possesses less than 50% of the outstanding shares and lacks the authority to influence decisions. The valuation of non-controlling interests is based on the net asset value of entities and does not factor in potential voting rights. In the modern landscape of public companies, the majority of shareholders would fall under the category of holding a non-controlling interest. Even an equity stake as modest as 5% to 10% is considered a significant holding in a single company. It stands in contrast to a controlling or majority interest, where the investor possesses voting rights and can frequently impact the direction of the company.