As a first step to begin investing in stocks, you need a stock trading/investing account.

You need to identify a good stock broker who facilitates stock market investments in your local area. Talk to few of your friends around you who invest in stocks to find out the best guy.

It is a combination of low commissions and good service.

You can also invest in initial public offers for which also it is good to have an online account.

Usually stock brokers facilitates your stock investments both through online mode (online trading) or through offline means (You call them and ask them to buy some shares)

These stock brokers are affiliated to one or more stock exchanges. More details on stock exchanges in your next lesson.

Happy investing!!! All the best.