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The present book is intended to give ordinary investors a basic understanding about the Indian stock market. It covers a wide range of aspects including, for example, choosing the right companies understanding the market's behavior over both the short-term and the long-term the relationship of the secondary market for shares to the market for new issues of shares, etc. The book also explains the market's terminology, such as the P/E ratio, dividend yield, as well as important accounting terms. An investors may invest in shares directly or through mutual funds. There is a great variety of mutual fund schemes. These are briefly explained so that the investor can choose the best ones from his/her point of view. At the end, the book provides a comprehensive Glossary of relevant terms. Table of Contents List of Tables List of Charts Acronyms 1. Introduction 2. Some Basic Financial Concepts regarding share Investment 3. Choosing the Right Companies for Investing 4. Investing in Initial Public (IPOs) 5. The share Price Behavior 6. Share Buybacks by Companies 7. Corporate Governance of Listed Companies: The Investor's Angle 8. The Securities Depository System 9. Investing in Mutual Funds 10 Understanding and Interpreting the Accounting Statements Glossary Index