What is a Share?

A share represents a unit of ownership in a company. When you buy 1 share of Tata Motors, you literally own a tiny fraction of Tata Motors. Every share has a Face Value — the original printed value, usually Rs 1, Rs 2, or Rs 10. The Market Price is what it actually trades for today based on supply and demand. A share with face value Rs 2 can trade at Rs 500 or Rs 5,000 in the market. As a shareholder you receive dividends (share of profits), voting rights in company decisions, and capital gains if the price rises. The more shares you hold, the larger your ownership stake.