When evaluating investment and trading opportunities in Indian equities, two foundational schools of thought dominate: Fundamental Analysis and Technical Analysis. While fundamentals determine what to buy, technicals determine when to buy.
Fundamental Analysis: Intrinsic Value
Examines financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow), PE ratios, Debt-to-Equity, Return on Equity (ROE), management quality, and macroeconomic industry tailwinds.
Technical Analysis: Price Action & Market Sentiment
Focuses purely on price, volume, support/resistance levels, moving averages, and momentum indicators. It operates under the premise that all public information is already discounted in the market price.