Overview

The Basics of Stock Market course is a free 13-module program by Kotak Stockshaala that introduces beginners to core investing concepts. It covers how stock exchanges work, IPOs, mutual funds, corporate actions, economic cycles, and the role of government budgets — giving learners a complete foundation for equity investing in Indian markets.

This course is designed for complete beginners — students, salaried professionals, and first-time investors with no prior market experience. It is ideal for anyone in India who wants to understand how stock markets work before opening a demat or trading account.

The curriculum spans 13 modules covering economics fundamentals, reasons to invest, interest rates and time value of money, financial market functioning, IPOs, stock market mechanics, corporate actions, mutual funds, key growth variables, phases of economic cycles, the government's role in the economy, and government budgets.

The course is structured across 13 self-paced modules, each focused on a distinct concept — from economic basics to market mechanics. No prerequisites are required. The modular format lets learners progress at their own speed and revisit specific topics whenever needed.

Learners develop the ability to understand how stock exchanges operate, interpret economic cycles, evaluate IPOs, assess the impact of government budgets on markets, and grasp mutual fund basics — all essential skills for making informed investment decisions in Indian equity markets.