Finance Learning Hub
A structured, A-to-Z roadmap to master personal & professional finance — 100% free resources
Foundations
Khan Academy — Financial Literacy
World-class free course covering budgeting, savings, debt, interest rates, and the time value of money. Perfect starting point for absolute beginners.
Zerodha Varsity — Introduction to Stock Markets
Module 1 of India's gold-standard free finance education. Learn what stock markets are, how exchanges work, IPOs, and the role of SEBI.
RBI — Financial Education Resources
Official Reserve Bank of India materials explaining banking systems, inflation, monetary policy, and how RBI regulates the Indian economy.
NISM — Financial Literacy for Bharat
SEBI's educational initiative through the National Institute of Securities Markets. Structured, credible learning on Indian financial markets and instruments.
Personal Finance Mastery
Zerodha Varsity — Personal Finance
Module 11: The comprehensive guide to personal finance in India — insurance, emergency funds, goal-based investing, tax-saving (80C, 80D), and estate planning.
Zerodha Varsity — Mutual Funds
Module 12: Everything about mutual funds in India — SIP vs lumpsum, expense ratios, direct vs regular plans, debt vs equity funds, and ELSS.
Angel One Smart Money — Personal Finance Course
Free structured course on budgeting, goal-based saving, compound interest, and investment basics designed for Indian investors.
SWAYAM — Personal Financial Planning
Government platform offering free courses from IIM, BHU, and other top institutions on banking, financial markets, and personal financial planning.
Markets & Investing
Zerodha Varsity — Technical Analysis
Module 2: Learn candlestick patterns, chart patterns, moving averages, RSI, MACD, and volume analysis for Indian markets.
Zerodha Varsity — Fundamental Analysis
Module 3: How to read annual reports, P/E ratios, ROE, ROCE, balance sheets, and income statements. Learn to value Indian companies.
Investopedia — Complete Investing Guide
Comprehensive encyclopedia of investing concepts: asset allocation, portfolio theory, diversification, risk management, and market mechanics.
The Plain Bagel — Market Mechanics (YouTube)
A CFA professional explains bonds, market crashes, inflation, ETFs, and complex financial concepts through beautifully produced visual videos.
SEBI — Investor Education Portal
Official SEBI resources on investor rights, how to spot fraud, complaint mechanisms, and regulatory updates every Indian investor should know.
Corporate Finance & Valuation
Aswath Damodaran — Corporate Finance & Valuation
NYU Stern professor 'The Dean of Valuation' uploads his entire MBA corporate finance and valuation courses for free. Learn DCF, WACC, and comparable analysis.
MIT OCW — Finance Theory I (15.401)
Full MIT course covering present value, fixed income, equities, options, portfolio theory, and CAPM. Lecture videos, notes, and problem sets — all free.
Investopedia — International Markets & Forex
Understand how global currencies, forex markets, trade balances, and macroeconomic indicators affect international money flows.