{"id":74743,"date":"2025-09-09T15:06:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/?post_type=markets&#038;p=74743"},"modified":"2025-10-10T21:23:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:53:28","slug":"learn-clearing-and-settlement-process-from-stock-market-course","status":"publish","type":"markets","link":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/course\/stock-market-basics-course\/learn-clearing-and-settlement-process-from-stock-market-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Clearing and Settlement Process From Stock Market Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"74743\" class=\"elementor elementor-74743\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23ba90b elementor-section-full_width tab_container elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23ba90b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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border-radius:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 1px;'>\n<div id='text_slider' class='owl-carousel sa_owl_theme owl-pagination-true' data-slider-id='text_slider' style='visibility: visible;visibility:visible;'>\n<div id='text_slider_slide01' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process?' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>11.1 <\/strong><strong><b>What is t<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>he clearing and settlement process<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74738 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process.png\" alt=\"What is the clearing and settlement process\" width=\"905\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process.png 905w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process-768x619.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process-50x40.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process-100x81.png 100w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process-150x121.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav:\u00a0Vedant,\u00a0I\u00a0clicked\u00a0\u201cBuy\u201d\u00a0on\u00a0a\u00a0stock\u00a0yesterday\u00a0and\u00a0saw\u00a0it\u00a0in\u00a0my\u00a0portfolio\u00a0today. It felt instant\u2014how does that work so fast?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant: It feels\u00a0<\/strong><strong>What is the clearing and settlement process in the share market?<\/strong><strong>instant, but there\u2019s a whole system running quietly behind the scenes. The trade has to be cleared and settled properly.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav:\u00a0You\u00a0mean\u00a0like\u00a0paperwork?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant:\u00a0Not\u00a0anymore!\u00a0Today,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0digital\u00a0and\u00a0follows\u00a0something\u00a0called\u00a0a\u00a0T+1\u00a0cycle\u2014your trade gets settled the very next working day. Behind that smooth process are clearing\u00a0corporations\u00a0and\u00a0depositories\u00a0making\u00a0sure\u00a0money\u00a0and\u00a0shares\u00a0move\u00a0safely. Nirav: So even though it looks quick on my app, there\u2019s a well-managed process ensuring I get my shares and the seller gets their money?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant:\u00a0Exactly.\u00a0Think\u00a0of\u00a0it\u00a0like\u00a0a\u00a0backstage\u00a0crew\u00a0making\u00a0sure\u00a0your\u00a0trading\u00a0show\u00a0runs\u00a0smoothly\u2014even\u00a0if\u00a0you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0see\u00a0them,\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0essential.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>So,<\/p>\r\n<p>The clearing and settlement process is like what happens when you buy groceries online. You click the buy button. It feels like the groceries are going to be at your door right away.. There is a lot going on behind the scenes. The store checks if they have the groceries you want they pack them up. Then the delivery person picks them up. The day the groceries are at your door. This all happens because each person does their job and does it well.<\/p>\r\n<p>The clearing and settlement process in the share market is similar. When you buy shares it looks like it happens away.. The clearing houses and brokers and other people are working together to make sure the shares and money are transferred correctly. This all happens by the day, which is called T+1. It is like how your groceries get to your door after everyone does their part.<\/p>\r\n<p>The clearing and settlement process is what makes it possible for you to buy and sell shares on your computer or phone. When you click the buy or sell button it feels like it happens instantly.. There is a lot going on behind the scenes to make sure everything works correctly. The clearing and settlement process makes sure that money and shares are transferred without any mistakes or cheating. This is what allows millions of people to buy and sell shares every day without worrying.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Indian share market uses a system called T+1 settlement. This means that when you buy or sell shares the transaction is completed one working day later. This makes everything work efficiently and gives people quicker access to their shares and money. There are companies like NSCCL and ICCL that help make this process work. They make sure that both the buyer and seller do what they are supposed to do.<\/p>\r\n<p>The process starts when you buy or sell shares. The information about the trade is sent to the clearing corporation, which figures out what each person owes. The clearing corporation also makes sure that people do not take much risk and that everything works smoothly. All of this happens automatically. Is watched closely by regulators.<\/p>\r\n<p>The settlement is when the shares are actually transferred from the seller to the buyer and the money is transferred from the buyer to the seller. This is done by companies like NSDL and CDSL which keep track of who owns which shares. On the day of settlement the shares and money are transferred electronically. What makes the Indian system work well is that it only settles the amount that people owe each other. This reduces the number of transactions. Makes everything more efficient.<\/p>\r\n<p>The clearing and settlement system is like the people who work behind the scenes at a theater. While you are watching the show they are making sure everything works smoothly. If they did not do their job the show would not be good. People would not want to come back. It is the same with the share market. If the clearing and settlement process did not work well people would not trust the market. Would not want to buy and sell shares.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav: I have heard people say that the market is structured. What does that mean? Is it people buying and selling shares?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant: No it is more, than that. The market has parts that work together to make sure everything works smoothly and is safe. These parts include the exchanges, brokers, clearing houses and depositories. All of these parts working together are what make up the market structure. The market structure is what makes it possible for people to buy and sell shares with confidence. The clearing and settlement process is a part of the market structure. It is what makes sure that shares and money are transferred correctly and that everything works smoothly.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<div id='text_slider_slide02' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='What-is-Market-Structure' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>11.2 <\/strong><strong><b>What is Market Structure?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74739 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure.png\" alt=\"Market Structure\" width=\"928\" height=\"948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure.png 928w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure-768x785.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure-98x100.png 98w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure-150x153.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>The stock market works like a team effort to make buying and selling smooth and safe. At the center are stock exchanges like NSE and BSE, where people place and match orders electronically. When a trade happens a clearing corporation like NSCCL makes sure both the buyer and seller do what they agreed to do. This corporation acts as a middleman to both sides ensuring the deal goes through even if one side changes their mind. Depositories like NSDL and CDSL hold the shares in a digital form and keep track of who owns what. Each part works together to make sure trading is trustworthy, clear and efficient.<\/p>\r\n<p>Rohan wants to buy Infosys shares. He places an order through 5paisa his broker, which sends the order to NSE. The exchange finds a matching sell order. Makes the trade happen. NSCCL steps in to ensure the deal goes through even if one party does not follow through. CDSL holds the shares. Updates Rohans account to show he now owns them. Each step from broker to exchange to clearing to depository helps make the trade happen.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav: Hey Vedant, when I tap &#8220;Buy&#8221; on my app what really happens?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant: It starts a series of steps. Your broker sends the order to the exchange, where it matches with a sell order and behind the scenes the money and shares get ready to be swapped the day.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<div id='text_slider_slide03' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>11.3 <\/strong><strong><b>What Happens When You Buy a Stock?<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74742 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock.png\" alt=\"What Happens When You Buy a Stock\" width=\"864\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock.png 864w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-768x652.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-50x42.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-100x85.png 100w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-150x127.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>When you place a buy order through your broker or trading app it goes to the stock exchange. Once it matches with a sellers price a trade is made.. That&#8217;s just the start. On the business day (T+1) your money is set aside for that trade. The clearing corporation makes sure everyone does their part. By T+2 the depository, either NSDL or CDSL adds the shares to your account. So even though it seems instant all the work happens over two days.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lets say Priya buys 100 Reliance shares at \u20b92,800 each. On the trade day (T) the exchange matches her order. On T+1 \u20b92,80,000 is set aside in her bank account. By T+2 NSDL adds those 100 shares to her account. Priya now officially owns the shares. It took two days and many, behind-the-scenes helpers to make it happen.<\/p>\r\n<p>Say\u00a0Priya\u00a0buys\u00a0100\u00a0shares\u00a0of\u00a0Reliance\u00a0at\u00a0\u20b92,800\u00a0each.\u00a0On\u00a0trade\u00a0day\u00a0(T),\u00a0the exchange\u00a0matches\u00a0her\u00a0order.\u00a0On\u00a0T+1,\u00a0\u20b92,80,000\u00a0is\u00a0earmarked\u00a0(blocked)\u00a0in\u00a0her\u00a0bank account.\u00a0By\u00a0T+2,\u00a0NSDL\u00a0credits\u00a0those\u00a0100\u00a0shares\u00a0into\u00a0her\u00a0demat\u00a0account.\u00a0Priya\u00a0now officially owns the shares, but the actual transfer took two days and multiple entities working behind the scenes to complete.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong><b>Nirav:<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0Selling feels just as easy. I tap \u201cSell\u201d and the amount shows up soon. What\u2019s going on in the backend?<\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong><b>Vedant:<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0When you sell, your shares get locked, the exchange finds a buyer, and once matched, the clearing process kicks in. Your shares go out and money comes in\u2014all tightly tracked.<\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<div id='text_slider_slide04' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='What Happens When You Sell a Stock' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>11.4 <\/strong><strong><b>What Happens When You Sell a Stock?<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-.png\" alt=\"What Happens When You Buy a Stock\u00a0\" width=\"985\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-.png 985w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock--300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock--768x666.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock--50x43.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock--100x87.png 100w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock--150x130.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Selling reverses the buying steps. Once your sell order is matched on the exchange, your demat account is earmarked for the quantity of shares sold. These shares are frozen\u2014reserved for transfer. On T+1, the clearing corporation ensures the buyer has the funds and you have the shares. On T+2, your shares are debited from your account, and your bank account is credited with the proceeds. It\u2019s a trust-driven relay where each entity passes the baton seamlessly.<\/p>\r\n<p>Suppose Aarav decides to sell 50 shares of TCS. He places the order on a Monday. Once matched, those 50 shares are earmarked in his demat account\u2014frozen for delivery. By Wednesday (T+2), NSCCL ensures the buyer has paid, and the shares are debited from Aarav\u2019s account. That evening, his bank account receives the money, say \u20b91,75,000. To him, it\u2019s a quick trade\u2014but the machinery that made it happen ran a tight, regulated schedule.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong><b>Nirav:<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0Vedant, my app said \u201cShares earmarked for selling.\u201d What does that even mean?<\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong><b>Vedant:<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0That means your shares are temporarily marked or reserved for that trade. It stops you from selling them again while the settlement is being completed.<\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<div id='text_slider_slide05' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='What-is-Earmarking' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>11.5 <\/strong><strong><b>What is Earmarking?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74741 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking.png\" alt=\"What is Earmarking\" width=\"980\" height=\"935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking.png 980w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking-768x733.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking-50x48.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking-100x95.png 100w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking-150x143.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Earmarking is the process of reserving resources\u2014either funds or shares\u2014specifically for a trade that\u2019s already been executed but not yet settled. For a buyer, earmarking blocks the exact amount needed in your bank account so the money can be transferred on T+2. For a seller, it freezes the relevant shares in your demat account so they can\u2019t be sold again or transferred elsewhere. It\u2019s like placing a tag on items in a store marked \u201cSOLD\u201d\u2014you still possess them, but they\u2019re off-limits until the buyer picks them up.<\/p>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s say Simran wants to sell her 25 shares of HDFC Bank. When she places the sell order,\u00a0these\u00a025\u00a0shares\u00a0are\u00a0earmarked\u00a0by\u00a0CDSL.\u00a0Even\u00a0though\u00a0the\u00a0shares\u00a0remain\u00a0in her demat account, she can\u2019t transfer or sell them elsewhere\u2014they\u2019ve been tagged for this specific settlement. It ensures that when the buyer comes calling on T+2, those shares are ready to go\u2014no surprises, no delays.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav: Vedant I must say. I find it really interesting to know how trades are settled and how the system keeps everything balanced. It&#8217;s like there is a safety net that works behind every trade.\u00a0I mean think about it every trade that happens it all gets settled properly.\u00a0The system makes sure that everything is, in order.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant:\u00a0Exactly.\u00a0Most\u00a0traders\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0realize\u00a0the\u00a0effort\u00a0that\u00a0goes\u00a0into\u00a0making\u00a0a\u00a0simple \u201cbuy\u201d or \u201csell\u201d look effortless. Clearing, settlement, and market structure are the silent engines of trust.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav:\u00a0So\u00a0now\u00a0that\u00a0the\u00a0trade\u00a0is\u00a0done\u00a0and\u00a0settled,\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0next\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0stockholder? Vedant:\u00a0This\u00a0is\u00a0where\u00a0corporate\u00a0actions\u00a0come\u00a0in\u2014dividends,\u00a0bonus\u00a0shares,\u00a0splits, mergers.\u00a0All\u00a0these\u00a0decisions\u00a0made\u00a0by\u00a0companies\u00a0directly\u00a0affect\u00a0stock\u00a0prices\u00a0and investor value.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav:\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0seen\u00a0news\u00a0flashes\u00a0like\u00a0\u201cXYZ\u00a0announces\u00a01:2\u00a0bonus\u00a0issue.\u201d\u00a0Does\u00a0that\u00a0mean I get extra shares?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant:\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0right.\u00a0These\u00a0actions\u00a0change\u00a0the\u00a0number\u00a0of\u00a0shares\u00a0you\u00a0hold\u00a0or\u00a0the value per share\u2014but your overall investment stays balanced.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script type='text\/javascript'>\n\tjQuery(document).ready(function() {\n\t\tjQuery('#text_slider').owlCarousel({\n\t\t\titems : 1,\n\t\t\tsmartSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tautoplay : false,\n\t\t\tautoplayHoverPause : false,\n\t\t\tsmartSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tfluidSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tautoplaySpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tnavSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tdotsSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tdotsEach : 1,\n\t\t\tloop : false,\n\t\t\tnav : true,\n\t\t\tnavText : ['Previous','Next'],\n\t\t\tdots : true,\n\t\t\tresponsiveRefreshRate : 200,\n\t\t\tslideBy : 1,\n\t\t\tmergeFit : true,\n\t\t\tautoHeight : true,\n\t\t\tmouseDrag : false,\n\t\t\ttouchDrag : true\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('#text_slider').css('visibility', 'visible');\n\t\tvar owl_goto = jQuery('#text_slider');\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto1').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 0);\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto2').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 1);\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto3').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 2);\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto4').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 3);\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto5').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 4);\n\t\t});\n\t\tvar resize_74737 = jQuery('.owl-carousel');\n\t\tresize_74737.on('initialized.owl.carousel', function(e) {\n\t\t\tif (typeof(Event) === 'function') {\n\t\t\t\twindow.dispatchEvent(new Event('resize'));\n\t\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t\tvar evt = window.document.createEvent('UIEvents');\n\t\t\t\tevt.initUIEvent('resize', true, false, window, 0);\n\t\t\t\twindow.dispatchEvent(evt);\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t});\n\t});\n<\/script>\n<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"slides-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item \" data-title-link=\"slides-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p><div class='white' style='background:rgb(255, 255, 255); border:solid 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 1px;'>\n<div id='text_slider' class='owl-carousel sa_owl_theme owl-pagination-true' data-slider-id='text_slider' style='visibility: visible;visibility:visible;'>\n<div id='text_slider_slide01' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process?' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>11.1 <\/strong><strong><b>What is t<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>he clearing and settlement process<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74738 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process.png\" alt=\"What is the clearing and settlement process\" width=\"905\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process.png 905w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process-768x619.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process-50x40.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process-100x81.png 100w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-clearing-and-settlement-process-150x121.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav:\u00a0Vedant,\u00a0I\u00a0clicked\u00a0\u201cBuy\u201d\u00a0on\u00a0a\u00a0stock\u00a0yesterday\u00a0and\u00a0saw\u00a0it\u00a0in\u00a0my\u00a0portfolio\u00a0today. It felt instant\u2014how does that work so fast?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant: It feels\u00a0<\/strong><strong>What is the clearing and settlement process in the share market?<\/strong><strong>instant, but there\u2019s a whole system running quietly behind the scenes. The trade has to be cleared and settled properly.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav:\u00a0You\u00a0mean\u00a0like\u00a0paperwork?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant:\u00a0Not\u00a0anymore!\u00a0Today,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0digital\u00a0and\u00a0follows\u00a0something\u00a0called\u00a0a\u00a0T+1\u00a0cycle\u2014your trade gets settled the very next working day. Behind that smooth process are clearing\u00a0corporations\u00a0and\u00a0depositories\u00a0making\u00a0sure\u00a0money\u00a0and\u00a0shares\u00a0move\u00a0safely. Nirav: So even though it looks quick on my app, there\u2019s a well-managed process ensuring I get my shares and the seller gets their money?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant:\u00a0Exactly.\u00a0Think\u00a0of\u00a0it\u00a0like\u00a0a\u00a0backstage\u00a0crew\u00a0making\u00a0sure\u00a0your\u00a0trading\u00a0show\u00a0runs\u00a0smoothly\u2014even\u00a0if\u00a0you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0see\u00a0them,\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0essential.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>So,<\/p>\r\n<p>The clearing and settlement process is like what happens when you buy groceries online. You click the buy button. It feels like the groceries are going to be at your door right away.. There is a lot going on behind the scenes. The store checks if they have the groceries you want they pack them up. Then the delivery person picks them up. The day the groceries are at your door. This all happens because each person does their job and does it well.<\/p>\r\n<p>The clearing and settlement process in the share market is similar. When you buy shares it looks like it happens away.. The clearing houses and brokers and other people are working together to make sure the shares and money are transferred correctly. This all happens by the day, which is called T+1. It is like how your groceries get to your door after everyone does their part.<\/p>\r\n<p>The clearing and settlement process is what makes it possible for you to buy and sell shares on your computer or phone. When you click the buy or sell button it feels like it happens instantly.. There is a lot going on behind the scenes to make sure everything works correctly. The clearing and settlement process makes sure that money and shares are transferred without any mistakes or cheating. This is what allows millions of people to buy and sell shares every day without worrying.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Indian share market uses a system called T+1 settlement. This means that when you buy or sell shares the transaction is completed one working day later. This makes everything work efficiently and gives people quicker access to their shares and money. There are companies like NSCCL and ICCL that help make this process work. They make sure that both the buyer and seller do what they are supposed to do.<\/p>\r\n<p>The process starts when you buy or sell shares. The information about the trade is sent to the clearing corporation, which figures out what each person owes. The clearing corporation also makes sure that people do not take much risk and that everything works smoothly. All of this happens automatically. Is watched closely by regulators.<\/p>\r\n<p>The settlement is when the shares are actually transferred from the seller to the buyer and the money is transferred from the buyer to the seller. This is done by companies like NSDL and CDSL which keep track of who owns which shares. On the day of settlement the shares and money are transferred electronically. What makes the Indian system work well is that it only settles the amount that people owe each other. This reduces the number of transactions. Makes everything more efficient.<\/p>\r\n<p>The clearing and settlement system is like the people who work behind the scenes at a theater. While you are watching the show they are making sure everything works smoothly. If they did not do their job the show would not be good. People would not want to come back. It is the same with the share market. If the clearing and settlement process did not work well people would not trust the market. Would not want to buy and sell shares.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav: I have heard people say that the market is structured. What does that mean? Is it people buying and selling shares?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant: No it is more, than that. The market has parts that work together to make sure everything works smoothly and is safe. These parts include the exchanges, brokers, clearing houses and depositories. All of these parts working together are what make up the market structure. The market structure is what makes it possible for people to buy and sell shares with confidence. The clearing and settlement process is a part of the market structure. It is what makes sure that shares and money are transferred correctly and that everything works smoothly.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<div id='text_slider_slide02' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='What-is-Market-Structure' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>11.2 <\/strong><strong><b>What is Market Structure?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74739 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure.png\" alt=\"Market Structure\" width=\"928\" height=\"948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure.png 928w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure-768x785.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure-98x100.png 98w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Market-Structure-150x153.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>The stock market works like a team effort to make buying and selling smooth and safe. At the center are stock exchanges like NSE and BSE, where people place and match orders electronically. When a trade happens a clearing corporation like NSCCL makes sure both the buyer and seller do what they agreed to do. This corporation acts as a middleman to both sides ensuring the deal goes through even if one side changes their mind. Depositories like NSDL and CDSL hold the shares in a digital form and keep track of who owns what. Each part works together to make sure trading is trustworthy, clear and efficient.<\/p>\r\n<p>Rohan wants to buy Infosys shares. He places an order through 5paisa his broker, which sends the order to NSE. The exchange finds a matching sell order. Makes the trade happen. NSCCL steps in to ensure the deal goes through even if one party does not follow through. CDSL holds the shares. Updates Rohans account to show he now owns them. Each step from broker to exchange to clearing to depository helps make the trade happen.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav: Hey Vedant, when I tap &#8220;Buy&#8221; on my app what really happens?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant: It starts a series of steps. Your broker sends the order to the exchange, where it matches with a sell order and behind the scenes the money and shares get ready to be swapped the day.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<div id='text_slider_slide03' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>11.3 <\/strong><strong><b>What Happens When You Buy a Stock?<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74742 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock.png\" alt=\"What Happens When You Buy a Stock\" width=\"864\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock.png 864w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-768x652.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-50x42.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-100x85.png 100w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-150x127.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>When you place a buy order through your broker or trading app it goes to the stock exchange. Once it matches with a sellers price a trade is made.. That&#8217;s just the start. On the business day (T+1) your money is set aside for that trade. The clearing corporation makes sure everyone does their part. By T+2 the depository, either NSDL or CDSL adds the shares to your account. So even though it seems instant all the work happens over two days.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lets say Priya buys 100 Reliance shares at \u20b92,800 each. On the trade day (T) the exchange matches her order. On T+1 \u20b92,80,000 is set aside in her bank account. By T+2 NSDL adds those 100 shares to her account. Priya now officially owns the shares. It took two days and many, behind-the-scenes helpers to make it happen.<\/p>\r\n<p>Say\u00a0Priya\u00a0buys\u00a0100\u00a0shares\u00a0of\u00a0Reliance\u00a0at\u00a0\u20b92,800\u00a0each.\u00a0On\u00a0trade\u00a0day\u00a0(T),\u00a0the exchange\u00a0matches\u00a0her\u00a0order.\u00a0On\u00a0T+1,\u00a0\u20b92,80,000\u00a0is\u00a0earmarked\u00a0(blocked)\u00a0in\u00a0her\u00a0bank account.\u00a0By\u00a0T+2,\u00a0NSDL\u00a0credits\u00a0those\u00a0100\u00a0shares\u00a0into\u00a0her\u00a0demat\u00a0account.\u00a0Priya\u00a0now officially owns the shares, but the actual transfer took two days and multiple entities working behind the scenes to complete.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong><b>Nirav:<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0Selling feels just as easy. I tap \u201cSell\u201d and the amount shows up soon. What\u2019s going on in the backend?<\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong><b>Vedant:<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0When you sell, your shares get locked, the exchange finds a buyer, and once matched, the clearing process kicks in. Your shares go out and money comes in\u2014all tightly tracked.<\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<div id='text_slider_slide04' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='What Happens When You Sell a Stock' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>11.4 <\/strong><strong><b>What Happens When You Sell a Stock?<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-.png\" alt=\"What Happens When You Buy a Stock\u00a0\" width=\"985\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock-.png 985w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock--300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock--768x666.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock--50x43.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock--100x87.png 100w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-Happens-When-You-Buy-a-Stock--150x130.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Selling reverses the buying steps. Once your sell order is matched on the exchange, your demat account is earmarked for the quantity of shares sold. These shares are frozen\u2014reserved for transfer. On T+1, the clearing corporation ensures the buyer has the funds and you have the shares. On T+2, your shares are debited from your account, and your bank account is credited with the proceeds. It\u2019s a trust-driven relay where each entity passes the baton seamlessly.<\/p>\r\n<p>Suppose Aarav decides to sell 50 shares of TCS. He places the order on a Monday. Once matched, those 50 shares are earmarked in his demat account\u2014frozen for delivery. By Wednesday (T+2), NSCCL ensures the buyer has paid, and the shares are debited from Aarav\u2019s account. That evening, his bank account receives the money, say \u20b91,75,000. To him, it\u2019s a quick trade\u2014but the machinery that made it happen ran a tight, regulated schedule.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong><b>Nirav:<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0Vedant, my app said \u201cShares earmarked for selling.\u201d What does that even mean?<\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong><b>Vedant:<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0That means your shares are temporarily marked or reserved for that trade. It stops you from selling them again while the settlement is being completed.<\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<div id='text_slider_slide05' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='What-is-Earmarking' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>11.5 <\/strong><strong><b>What is Earmarking?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74741 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking.png\" alt=\"What is Earmarking\" width=\"980\" height=\"935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking.png 980w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking-768x733.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking-50x48.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking-100x95.png 100w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-Earmarking-150x143.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Earmarking is the process of reserving resources\u2014either funds or shares\u2014specifically for a trade that\u2019s already been executed but not yet settled. For a buyer, earmarking blocks the exact amount needed in your bank account so the money can be transferred on T+2. For a seller, it freezes the relevant shares in your demat account so they can\u2019t be sold again or transferred elsewhere. It\u2019s like placing a tag on items in a store marked \u201cSOLD\u201d\u2014you still possess them, but they\u2019re off-limits until the buyer picks them up.<\/p>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s say Simran wants to sell her 25 shares of HDFC Bank. When she places the sell order,\u00a0these\u00a025\u00a0shares\u00a0are\u00a0earmarked\u00a0by\u00a0CDSL.\u00a0Even\u00a0though\u00a0the\u00a0shares\u00a0remain\u00a0in her demat account, she can\u2019t transfer or sell them elsewhere\u2014they\u2019ve been tagged for this specific settlement. It ensures that when the buyer comes calling on T+2, those shares are ready to go\u2014no surprises, no delays.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav: Vedant I must say. I find it really interesting to know how trades are settled and how the system keeps everything balanced. It&#8217;s like there is a safety net that works behind every trade.\u00a0I mean think about it every trade that happens it all gets settled properly.\u00a0The system makes sure that everything is, in order.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant:\u00a0Exactly.\u00a0Most\u00a0traders\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0realize\u00a0the\u00a0effort\u00a0that\u00a0goes\u00a0into\u00a0making\u00a0a\u00a0simple \u201cbuy\u201d or \u201csell\u201d look effortless. Clearing, settlement, and market structure are the silent engines of trust.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav:\u00a0So\u00a0now\u00a0that\u00a0the\u00a0trade\u00a0is\u00a0done\u00a0and\u00a0settled,\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0next\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0stockholder? Vedant:\u00a0This\u00a0is\u00a0where\u00a0corporate\u00a0actions\u00a0come\u00a0in\u2014dividends,\u00a0bonus\u00a0shares,\u00a0splits, mergers.\u00a0All\u00a0these\u00a0decisions\u00a0made\u00a0by\u00a0companies\u00a0directly\u00a0affect\u00a0stock\u00a0prices\u00a0and investor value.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Nirav:\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0seen\u00a0news\u00a0flashes\u00a0like\u00a0\u201cXYZ\u00a0announces\u00a01:2\u00a0bonus\u00a0issue.\u201d\u00a0Does\u00a0that\u00a0mean I get extra shares?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Vedant:\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0right.\u00a0These\u00a0actions\u00a0change\u00a0the\u00a0number\u00a0of\u00a0shares\u00a0you\u00a0hold\u00a0or\u00a0the value per share\u2014but your overall investment stays balanced.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script type='text\/javascript'>\n\tjQuery(document).ready(function() {\n\t\tjQuery('#text_slider').owlCarousel({\n\t\t\titems : 1,\n\t\t\tsmartSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tautoplay : false,\n\t\t\tautoplayHoverPause : false,\n\t\t\tsmartSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tfluidSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tautoplaySpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tnavSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tdotsSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tdotsEach : 1,\n\t\t\tloop : false,\n\t\t\tnav : true,\n\t\t\tnavText : ['Previous','Next'],\n\t\t\tdots : true,\n\t\t\tresponsiveRefreshRate : 200,\n\t\t\tslideBy : 1,\n\t\t\tmergeFit : true,\n\t\t\tautoHeight : true,\n\t\t\tmouseDrag : false,\n\t\t\ttouchDrag : true\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('#text_slider').css('visibility', 'visible');\n\t\tvar owl_goto = jQuery('#text_slider');\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto1').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 0);\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto2').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 1);\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto3').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 2);\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto4').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 3);\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto5').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 4);\n\t\t});\n\t\tvar resize_74737 = jQuery('.owl-carousel');\n\t\tresize_74737.on('initialized.owl.carousel', function(e) {\n\t\t\tif (typeof(Event) === 'function') {\n\t\t\t\twindow.dispatchEvent(new Event('resize'));\n\t\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t\tvar evt = window.document.createEvent('UIEvents');\n\t\t\t\tevt.initUIEvent('resize', true, false, window, 0);\n\t\t\t\twindow.dispatchEvent(evt);\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t});\n\t});\n<\/script>\n<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"videos-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item \" data-title-link=\"videos-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t                            <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A mutual fund is an investment program that is professionally managed and diversified in its investments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11397,"parent":10248,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-74743","markets","type-markets","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/markets\/74743","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/markets"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/markets"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74743"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/markets\/74743\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74755,"href":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/markets\/74743\/revisions\/74755"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/markets\/10248"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74743"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74743"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}