STOCK MARKET BOOK (HAND WRITTEN)
Wealth Through Stocks
The Only Stock Market Book
Written in Plain English
128 pages. 3 sections. 69+ topics. Zero jargon. 1 goal. Everything from opening a demat account to reading a company's balance sheet — explained simply with real Indian examples.
"You don't need more time; you need less distractions. You don't need motivation, you need self-control. You don't need to know everything — you just need to start."
— Rajasekar Maruthasalam, Author
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Many smart people lose money — not because they are careless. Only because no one taught them simply.
This book was written for exactly these situations.
Too many tips, zero clarity
You follow 5 people online. Each one says something different. You end up confused — or doing the wrong thing.
Panic selling at the wrong time
In March 2020, Nifty fell to 7,500. People panic-sold. It recovered 100% to 15,000 within a year. Those who sold lost big.
Buying stocks without research
Someone said "buy XYZ Ltd." You bought it. Now you don't know whether to hold, sell, or buy even more shares.
No time for complex books
You are busy working. You want to invest wisely but cannot sit through 400-page books or 6-hour courses.
WHAT'S INSIDE
3 Sections. 62+ Topics. Everything from zero to confident investor.
Each section builds on the previous one. You can also jump directly to any topic you need.
SECTION 1
Basics
What is the stock market & how it works
How to open a Demat account
Target, Stop Loss & GTT Orders
Dividends & Capital Gains explained
Pre-market, normal & after-market hours
Trading vs Demat account differences
16 topics
SECTION 2
Technical Analysis
Why Candlestick charts are superior
Bullish & Bearish engulfing patterns
Support, Resistance & Trend Lines
Cup & Handle, Ascending Triangle
Fibonacci Retracement levels
Top rules for successful trading
23 topics
SECTION 3
Fundamental Analysis
How to read an Annual Report
EPS, PE Ratio, ROE & ROCE
Promoter Pledge & Promoter Buying
Bonus shares, Buyback & Rights Issue
How to break down Earnings Calls
Common mistakes investors must avoid
23 topics
REAL LESSONS FROM THE BOOK
Not theory. Practical wisdom using real Indian stock examples.
Every topic uses examples from Indian stocks — Reliance, Infosys, TCS, Nifty 50. No foreign examples you cannot relate to.
FD vs Stocks — same ₹1 lakh, very different result
FD at 6% → ₹1.34 lakh in 5 years. A good stock at 15% → ₹2 lakh in 5 years. Same starting money. The difference is knowledge. This book gives you that knowledge.
Chapter: Why Stock Market?
The COVID crash lesson — patience paid off
Nifty fell 34% in Feb–Apr 2020. People panic-sold at 7,500. It recovered 100% to 15,000 by Aug 2021. Those who stayed perfectly calm made massive profits.
Chapter: Avoid Being Emotional
Think like a business owner, not a trader
If you own a shop, will you sell it because business was slow for one month? No. Same logic applies to stocks. Don't sell quality companies on short-term fear.
Chapter: Emotional Control
Stop-loss protects your capital automatically
Buy Infosys at ₹1,400. Set stop-loss at ₹1,350. If it falls, you exit automatically. You protect your capital without watching the screen every single minute.
Chapter: Top Trading Rules
Promoter Pledge — the red flag most miss
If a promoter pledges his own shares as collateral for a loan, it signals financial stress. High pledge % is a serious risk. This book shows you how to track it.
Chapter: Fundamental Analysis
Earn without selling — dividend income
Own 100 shares of Infosys. Company pays ₹10/share as dividend. You get ₹1,000 credited — without selling a single share. This is pure passive income.
Chapter: Why Stock Market?
MISTAKES THIS BOOK HELPS YOU AVOID
10 costly mistakes covered in Chapter 23 — and exactly how to avoid each one.
These chapters alone are worth far more than ₹249.
Mistake 1
Buying without research. Checking only if the price is going up. Book teaches: check profits, debt, and business growth before buying anything at all.
Mistake 2
Panic selling in crashes. Zomato fell from ₹150 to ₹40. Book teaches: separate short-term noise from the long-term story of any truly good business.
Mistake 3
No stop-loss. Holding losing stocks too long, hoping they recover. Book teaches: set stop-loss at the time of buying — not after the loss already starts.
Mistake 4
Buying penny stocks. A ₹5 stock that never grows. Book teaches: quality over price. A ₹2,000 stock can be fundamentally cheaper than any ₹5 stock.
Mistake 5
Following the crowd. Buying because everyone else is. Book teaches: do your own research. Never buy based on Telegram tips or social media buzz.
Mistake 6
No diversification. All money in one sector. Book teaches: spread across Banking, IT, Pharma, FMCG to reduce risk and protect your overall investment portfolio.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rajasekar Maruthasalam
10+ years in the stock market. Started with intraday trading, shifted to long-term investing. Won Zerodha's 60-Day Challenge 12 times — proving consistent profits in real market conditions. His tweets on stock strategies reached 2.5 million people in 2026, helping thousands invest smarter and better.
10+
12×
2.5M
13,000+
Years in market
Zerodha 60-Day wins
Twitter & LinkedIn followers
People reached in 2026
"I wrote this book because many smart people lose money only due to lack of clear guidance. Not weakness. Not carelessness. Just no simple teacher. I wanted to be that teacher."
WHAT READERS SAY
Real feedback from real readers
From beginners to working professionals — here is what they said after reading the book.
Raj's simple teaching helps me learn fast. His framework made stock picking easy. Clear, simple, and very useful for anyone starting out. Highly recommend.
Mr. Surendar
Mutual Fund Distributor, Tamil Nadu
Reliable guidance with clear and simple updates. This book helped me make better investment decisions and stay confident in my investing journey every day.
Ms. Pinki
Bank Manager, Odisha
Calculated risk based investing helped me gain more confidence. Simple guidance makes every single step easy. This book is the right place to start your journey.
Mr. Soumindu
Business Owner, Uttar Pradesh