ET Markets is the market-focused app from The Economic Times (Times Internet). It gives live stock prices, market news, expert views, portfolio tools, and quick investment ideas — all aimed at retail investors who want to follow Indian markets (Sensex, Nifty), commodities, forex and more. The app is available on Android and iOS and is published by Times Internet / The Economic Times.
Key features — what the app offers (short list)
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Live market data: Real-time prices for stocks listed on BSE and NSE, plus index updates (Sensex, Nifty). (App Store)
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News & analysis: Market news, stories, and expert columns focused on trading, investing, IPOs, commodities and macro events. (The Economic Times)
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Watchlist & portfolio: Add stocks to a watchlist, track a portfolio’s value and see gainers/losers. (The Economic Times)
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Toolbox: Screener, charting, live TV (ET Now feed), forex convertor, commodity prices, and model portfolios or recommendations. (App Store)
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Special sections: ET Markets has been expanding into niche areas — for example a Bonds Corner to help investors explore debt markets. This shows the app is adding broader investment content beyond equities. (The Times of India)
Who should use it?
ET Markets is best for:
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Beginners who want news and simple market charts with editorial context.
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DIY investors who want a single app combining market data and news.
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People who prefer Indian-market coverage (Sensex, Nifty, BSE/NSE stocks, commodities). (App Store)
If you need sophisticated trading execution (placing orders with a broker) or ultra-advanced charting used by professional traders, you’ll still need a dedicated broker platform — ET Markets focuses on market information and ideas rather than order execution.
How reliable is the app? (ratings, downloads, trust)
On Google Play the app shows millions of installs and a multi-thousand review base, which indicates wide usage. ET is a long-standing business news brand in India; the app is part of the same network, which adds editorial credibility. Still, always cross-check critical investment calls — the app is an information source, not financial advice. (Google Play)
How the app helps beginners — plain language
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Daily market view: Open the app and you’ll quickly see top market moves, the index status, and top headlines. This helps you know if markets are rising or falling today. (Google Play)
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Watchlist makes life easy: You can save stocks you care about and check their price anytime. Good to avoid searching every time. (The Economic Times)
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Short explainers: The app often publishes explainers about IPOs, mutual funds, and bonds — useful when you see new investment options. The recent Bonds Corner expansion is an example of such focused guidance. (The Times of India)
Pros (what’s good)
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Single place for news + data: Combines editorial content and live numbers so you don’t jump between multiple apps. (App Store)
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Trusted brand: Economic Times has long coverage of markets; branded apps typically have strong editorial workflows. (The Economic Times)
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Extra tools: Screener, converters, watchlists and live TV add practical value for users learning or actively tracking markets. (Google Play)
Cons (what to watch out for)
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Ads & in-app purchases: The Play Store listing notes ads and optional purchases — be prepared for occasional ads unless you buy premium features. (Google Play)
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Not a trading terminal: ET Markets gives market data and ideas, but it is not your broker’s trading app. You’ll need a broker platform to place orders. (The Economic Times)
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Quality of recommendations: Model portfolios or stock tips may be helpful, but always do your own research. Treat any buy/sell suggestion as a starting point, not a final decision.
New additions worth noting
ET Markets has been expanding beyond core equities coverage. A recent addition — the Bonds Corner — aims to make bond and debt-market information more accessible to retail investors. This shows the platform is trying to serve users who want lower-volatility instruments, not only stocks. If you are diversifying into bonds, this is a useful sign the app is evolving. (The Times of India)
Tips to use ET Markets well
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Set up your watchlist: Add 10–20 stocks you follow so you can spot moves quickly. (The Economic Times)
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Use the screener carefully: Screeners help find stocks by filters (market cap, sector, valuations) — but don’t skip reading the company news and financials. (Google Play)
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Read the explainers: For IPOs or new products, read the app’s short explainers before deciding. (App Store)
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Cross-check price sources: For very fast-moving trades, double-check prices on your broker app because milliseconds matter in trading (ET Markets is for market view and analysis). (The Economic Times)
Verdict — should you download it?
Yes, if you want a free (ad-supported) market news and data app focused on Indian markets with editorial depth and easy tools for beginners. It’s a good daily companion to stay informed. If you are a very active trader who needs order routing, advanced indicators or broker integration, use ET Markets alongside a full-featured broker app. (Google Play)
Final quick checklist before you install
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Platform: Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store). (Google Play)
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What you get: Live prices, news, watchlist, tools, video (ET Now), explainers, bond coverage (new). (The Economic Times)
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Caveat: Ads and in-app purchases; not a trading execution app.