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.
Key Takeaway
Share = ownership in a company. Face value is fixed, market price changes daily based on demand and supply.