Insights for the Modern Quant.
Deep dives into market structure, algorithmic strategy design, realistic backtesting, and the engineering behind TradeMade.
Why Backtesting with 1-Minute Data is Dangerous
Your backtest shows a 180% CAGR. Sharpe 3.4. Near-zero drawdown. You deploy ₹5L. In three weeks, the strategy is down 28%. Here's why.
What Is Algorithmic Trading — And Why Should Every Indian Trader Backtest First?
Learn what algorithmic trading is, how it works in Indian markets, and why backtesting with realistic slippage is the single most important step before going live.
How to Build a Trading Algorithm Without Writing a Single Line of Code
A non-technical trader's honest account of going from manual trading to a fully automated algo — no Python, no developer, no coding bootcamp.
Options Trading Automation in India: What Works, What Doesn't
An honest guide to automating options strategies on Indian markets — the real complexity, the real risks, and how traders are actually doing it.
How a Prop Trading Desk Scaled to 50+ Accounts Without Adding Headcount
The operational reality of running a prop desk in India — and the infrastructure that made consistent multi-account execution actually possible.
I Lost ₹2.3 Lakhs Following Trading Signals. Then I Built My Own Algo.
What paid signal services don't tell you — and how one trader stopped paying for someone else's edge and built his own.
How to Manage Family and Friends' Trading Accounts Without Losing Your Mind
The real operational challenges of running a friends-and-family fund in India — and a setup that actually scales without daily headaches.
How to Sell Your Trading Strategy Online in India
A SEBI-compliant way to monetize your algo — and why most Indian traders trying to do this keep hitting the same three walls.
Why Your Algo Backtest Looks Profitable But Your Live Trades Aren't
The slippage problem that costs Indian intraday traders ₹15,000–₹20,000 every month — and how to fix it with tick-level data.
SEBI's New Algo Rules Are Here. Here's Exactly What Changes for You.
The NSE circular on API operating procedures is the most significant regulatory shift for algo traders since DMA. We break down every requirement.
Why 90% of Backtests Lie — And How to Fix Yours
The most common mistakes traders make when testing strategies, and the slippage model that changes everything.
Building a Python Execution Engine from Scratch
Most quants write strategies. Far fewer build the thing that actually runs them in production. This is what we learned.
How AI Sentiment Analysis Saved Us During the RBI Policy
What happened when the market priced in a consensus RBI hold, and the Governor slashed GDP instead? How our AI parsed the panic faster than human traders.