stock market is the place where we can buy and sell stocks without the interference of agents and it is regulated by SEBI. by buying shares we can be shareholders of that company. this gives the power to select MD/CEO by voting. If we need we can buy and sell at any time through market. shareholder gets dividend/bonus either as money or share as profit. people can invest which gives gradual wealth and risk is less. They also can do trading which enables them to earn more money and risk is also more. people can use any instrument which is familiar for them like equity, futures, and options. people may lose their capital if they don’t follow knowledge and discipline.