<p>The <strong>stock market</strong> is a platform where <strong>shares</strong>, representing fractional <strong>ownership</strong> in companies, are traded based on <strong>demand and supply</strong>. Investors profit through <strong>price appreciation</strong> or <strong>dividends</strong>. Trading occurs digitally via exchanges like <strong>NSE</strong> and <strong>BSE</strong> rather than gambling.</p>
