Paperback | Nonfiction | 228 pages | INR 499; Pre-order now | Release 24e April 2026
NEW DELHI, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HarperCollins Publishers India is pleased to announce the upcoming publication of A Beginner’s Guide to the Indian Stock Market by Karthik Rangappa, a practical and accessible introduction to investing for first-time participants in India’s fast-growing stock markets.
About the book
At a time when more Indians than ever are entering the stock markets, A Beginner’s Guide to the Indian Stock Market provides a clear, structured and very practical roadmap to get started. By removing the complexity, jargon and noise that often accompanies investing, Rangappa delivers a clear guide designed to empower readers to take control of their financial future.
Drawing on his extensive experience in financial education, the book simplifies the basics of stock investing without relying on complicated math or technical barriers. It introduces readers to the core principles of how markets function, the key participants involved, and the real-world factors that influence stock prices, ranging from IPOs and trading platforms to monetary policy and corporate earnings cycles.
Importantly, the book goes beyond theory and provides practical, step-by-step guidance. Readers will learn how to open and manage a trading account, make their first trade, and understand how corporate actions such as dividends, bonuses, and stock splits affect their wealth. It also clarifies the role of intermediaries in the financial ecosystem, helping readers make more informed decisions about where and how to invest.
Nithin Kamath, Founder and CEO of Zerodhasays, “This book will give you a solid foundation for understanding how the stock market functions. You’ll learn the basic vocabulary and frameworks every investor needs.”
Practical, informative and accessible, A Beginner’s Guide to the Indian Stock Market does not require advanced mathematical skills or prior financial knowledge, making it an ideal starting point for aspiring investors from diverse backgrounds.
Author Karthik Rangappa, says, “Financial literacy plays a key role in determining an individual’s quality of life, regardless of his or her background. While there are many facets to financial literacy, this book focuses on understanding the basics of the stock markets, perhaps the single most important driver of wealth creation. I hope that after reading it, you will feel confident enough to make your first investment.”
Trisha Bora, editor-in-chief, HarperCollins Publishers, says, ‘Working on Karthik Rangappa’s A Beginner’s Guide to the Indian Stock Market was an incredibly enriching experience. Karthik has a knack for breaking down complex market concepts into simple, digestible steps. This book makes investing accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial background. It is undoubtedly the most simple and practical step-by-step guide to navigating the Indian stock market.”
About the author
Karthik Rangappa is Head of Education Services at Zerodha Broking Limited and the creator of Zerodha Varsity, the company’s flagship education offering. Through his work, he has played a crucial role in making financial education accessible to millions of Indians.
About HarperCollins Publishers India
HarperCollins India publishes some of the best writers from the Indian subcontinent and around the world, publishing approximately 200 new books annually, with a print and digital catalog of more than 2,000 titles across 10 imprints. The authors have won almost every major literary prize, including the Man Booker Prize, JCB Prize, DSC Prize, New India Foundation Award, Atta Galatta Prize, Shakti Bhatt Prize, Gourmand Cookbook Award, Publishing Next Award, Tata Literature Live! Award, Gaja Capital Business Book Prize, BICW Award, Sushila Devi Award, Sahitya Akademi Award and Crossword Book Award. HarperCollins India also represents some of the world’s top publishers, including Harvard University Press, Gallup Press, Oneworld, Bonnier Zaffre, Usborne, Dover and Lonely Planet. HarperCollins India has won the Publisher of the Year Award four times at Tata Literature Live! in 2022, 2021, 2018 and 2016, and with Publishing Next in 2021 and 2015. HarperCollins India is a subsidiary of HarperCollins Publishers.
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