Equity markets in India refer to the financial markets where shares of publicly listed companies are bought and sold. These markets play a crucial role in the Indian economy and provide a platform for companies to raise capital and for investors to participate in the growth and profits of these companies.

India is a developing economy and the best way to participate in the growth of the company is by investing in the companies that are contributing towards the growth of the country. Equity, unlike other asset classes like Gold and Real Estate, has the benefit of wide range of options.

There are various types of investors in Equity markets:

Long Term Investors: A person who buys and holds for a period of more than one year. As the economy grows and the company keeps on growing its business, the growth and profitability of the business is reflected in the share price of the company. 

Short-Term Investors: A person who buys shares and sells the shares within one year is considered as a Short-Term Investors. Many a times, because of the relevant information that is available in public makes the share price of a company move up or down for a temporary period. And to benefit from it a short-term trade can be initiated.

Intraday Trader: A trade initiated which is squared off the same day is called an Intraday Trade. There are many traders who take support of Technical Analysis as well as their Instinct and know-how of the market to make quick profit from a very short period trade which is not carried forward to the next day. Caution is always advised to the traders before getting involved in Intraday Trading.

Currently, the Equity market in India operates from Monday to Friday excluding public holiday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.