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In India, financial trading is not limited to recognised stock exchanges like the National Stock Exchange (NSE) or the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Alongside these regulated markets, there exist informal alternatives that offer different ways to participate in price movements. One such system is known as dabba trading. This article explains what a dabba trading platform is, how it works, and the risks associated with it. What Is a Dabba Trading Platform? A dabba trading platform is an informal trading setup where transactions take place outside official stock exchanges. Instead of buying or selling actual securities, traders speculate on price movements.