Millions of Indians now buy stocks on their phones

Do you know that your phone can help you earn money? In India, millions of people are learning this right now.

India is changing. Ten years ago, most people did not use phones for money. They went to banks. They bought things in stores. But today? Everything is different.

Two big companies show this story well. One company runs the stock market. Another company sells internet service. When these companies had big sales events, millions of people wanted to buy them. Why? Because Indians now trust their phones. They buy stocks on phones. They pay for things on phones. They save money on phones.

This is new for India. Before, only rich people invested money. They went to offices. They talked to advisors. Now, a teacher, a driver, or a farmer can buy stocks from home. They use their phone. They need just a few dollars to start.

Internet is the key. More internet means more phones. More phones means more people can do business. A mother can sell things online. A student can learn new skills. An old person can talk to their family far away.

India has over one billion people. Not all have phones yet. But millions more get phones every month. What will happen next? Maybe your idea will be true too—phones will change everything about how we live and work.

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.