What is Equity (Shares)? — Meaning, Definition & Example
Definition
Equity represents ownership in a company through shares. When you buy equity shares, you become a part-owner of the company. Equity investments carry higher risk than debt but offer higher long-term returns (12-15% historically for Indian equities). Types: large cap, mid cap, small cap.
Buying 10 shares of TCS at ₹3,500 means you own a tiny fraction of TCS — if TCS profits grow, your share value and dividends increase.
🇮🇳 Equity (Shares) in Hindi / हिंदी में
इक्विटी (शेयर) — इक्विटी शेयरों के माध्यम से कंपनी में स्वामित्व का प्रतिनिधित्व करती है। भारतीय इक्विटी ने ऐतिहासिक रूप से 12-15% रिटर्न दिया है।
Equity (Shares) (Hinglish) — Equity matlab company mein ownership shares ke through. Equity mein risk zyada hai lekin long-term returns bhi zyada hain (12-15% historically Indian equities mein).