New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- According to recent data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the number of unique registered investor accounts in India crossed the 12 crore mark by late 2025, with total investor accounts crossing 24 crore. This surge in retail participation is indicative of a shift in how Indian households look at wealth creation. They are moving away from traditional modes of saving and drifting towards equity markets instead.

For anyone wanting to start investing into the stock market, dealing with a vast ecosystem can lead to an 'analysis paralysis'. The noise of daily price fluctuations often makes the stock market look like a gamble. In reality, when approached with discipline, the market can be an effective tool for long...