*** You can invest in MF's, you need to Have a PAN number. If you approach like SBI and all they have experts/advisers they will help you to get PAN card.
*** check sites like www.Moneycontrol.com
*** you can get advise from the MF experts.
*** Best is SIP(systemeatic Investment Plan) get an idea of some 12-15 MF funds(initially). look how it works.
*** Slowly when you do your own reserch, interest will grow in the market, You can go for Online Trading as well.