For the equity market, normal trading hours are typically 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM on trading days, and NSE also provides market timings and holiday schedules through its official market timings pages.[web:65][web:81]

Investors can access derivatives such as futures and options through their broker, but these instruments carry different features and risk characteristics than cash-market securities, so broker activation and risk checks usually apply.[web:86]

You should deal only with registered intermediaries, clearly understand brokerage and other charges, and avoid signing blank forms or giving access without understanding the terms and conditions.[web:84]

Investors should carefully note brokerage, fees, and all other charges applicable to their accounts and keep a record of them before trading or investing.[web:84]

SEBI advises investors not to rely on hot tips for investment decisions, because such tips may be used to offload weak securities and disseminating hot tips is also an illegal activity that should be reported.[web:84]

Yes, securities markets include products such as mutual funds and ETFs in addition to shares, bonds, and derivatives, and each product has different features and risk characteristics.[web:86]

SEBI provides investor support through asksebi@sebi.gov.in and toll-free helpline numbers 1800-266-7575 and 1800-22-7575, available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM excluding declared holidays.[web:61]