How to Start Trading in India (Step-by-Step) — Beginner Guide

Goal: is post ke baad aap khud se trading account open karke pehla safe trade place kar paoge — bina overload hue, bilkul process follow karke.

Step 0: Pehle se kya ready rakho

  • PAN card
  • Aadhaar (mobile se linked OTP)
  • Bank account + IFSC
  • Photo + signature (white paper par)
  • Current address proof (Aadhaar hi chalega)

Step 1: Broker choose karo (discount vs full-service)

  • Discount broker (Zerodha/Angel One/Upstox type): low brokerage, DIY platform.
  • Full-service broker: research/advisory milega, cost thoda zyada.

New trader tip: start discount broker se. Look for:

  • App stability + charts
  • Brokerage (intraday/delivery)
  • Account opening & AMC charges
  • Good customer support

Step 2: Demat + Trading A/c open karo (100% online)

  1. Broker app/website par Open Account.
  2. Mobile + email verify.
  3. PAN/Aadhaar e-KYC (OTP se).
  4. Bank link (paisa add/withdraw ke liye).
  5. In-Person Verification (IPV) — 5 sec ka selfie/video.
  6. DDPI/e-sign allow (shares sell & pledge ke liye; old PoA ka modern version).
  7. Segments choose: Equity (compulsory), F&O/Commodity agar chahiye (income proof lagega).

⏳ Usually a/c same day me activate ho jata hai.

Step 3: Segments & charges samjho

  • Equity Delivery (CNC): aaj kharida, chahe jitne din hold.
  • Intraday (MIS/INTRADAY): same day square-off; broker auto square-off time hota hai.
  • F&O: income proof + higher risk; sirf basics strong hone ke baad.
  • Charges: Brokerage + STT + Exchange Txn + Stamp + GST. (Normal hai; platform invoice me sab milta hai.)

Step 4: Funds add karo (UPI best)

  • App → Add Funds → UPI/Netbanking.
  • Small start: ₹5k–₹25k enough to learn.

Step 5: Platform setup

  • Watchlist: NIFTY50, BANKNIFTY, 8–10 quality stocks.
  • Charts: Candles; timeframe 5m/15m (intraday), Daily (delivery).
  • Order types:
    • Market (turant fill), Limit (price fix),
    • SL / SL-M (stop-loss),
    • AMO/GTT (market band hone par order place).
  • Product: CNC for delivery, MIS for intraday.

Step 6: Pehla practice trade (risk-free mindset)

  1. Delivery se start karo: 1–2 shares of a large-cap.
  2. Limit Buy lagao (current se thoda niche).
  3. Stop-Loss set: entry se ~2% niche.
  4. Target: 1:2 risk-reward (2% risk → 4% target).
  5. Notes likho (kyun liya, result kya).
  6. Intraday try karna ho to tiny quantity + strict SL.

Step 7: Risk management — new trader ke golden rules

  • Per trade max risk 1–2% of capital.
  • Daily max loss fix (e.g., 3–4%) — hit ho to app band.
  • No averaging losers.
  • Overtrading nahin — sirf clean setup.
  • Event days avoid: Budget, RBI policy, big results.

Step 8: Journal & learning loop

  • Excel/Notion me Trading Journal: Date, scrip, reason, entry/SL/exit, P&L, screenshot.
  • Hafte me 1 baar review: kya kaam kiya / kya nahi.
  • 20–30 trades ke baad pattern clear ho jata hai → wahi repeat.

Step 9: Compliance & taxes (quick guide)

  • Market time: 9:15–3:30 (pre-open 9:00–9:08).
  • Settlement: Equity delivery T+1.
  • Taxes:
    • Delivery: STCG 15%, LTCG 10% (1L+ gains over 1 yr).
    • Intraday equity = Speculative business income (ITR-3).
    • F&O = Non-speculative business income (ITR-3).
    • Brokerage/charges ko expense maana ja sakta hai (P&L me).
  • Doubt ho to CA se consult

Step 10: Capital plan (seedha aur real)

  • Start ₹5k–₹25k learning phase.
  • 3 months: process build.
  • Phir ₹50k–₹1L, bas risk % same.
  • Consistency > profits. Market hamesha rahega; capital bachao.

Conclusion

Trading ko business ki tarah treat karo: rules, records, risk control. Pehle small wins, phir size.
Jab tak process strong nahin, profit pe focus mat karo. Consistency se hi compounding aati hai.

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