An equity market is a market in which shares are issued and traded, through stock exchanges (like NSE and BSE). An equity market is a market in which shares are issued and traded, through stock exchanges (like NSE and BSE). The stock market is one of the most vital areas of a market economy because it gives companies access to capital and investors a slice of ownership in a company with the potential to realize gains based on its future performance. Shares are one of the best long-term investments in the financial market place. Equities are traded in the equity market, also known as the share market or stock market. The stock market can be seen as a platform where buyers and sellers of stocks and sellers of stocks meet.