Algorithmic Trading Gains Traction Among Indian Retail Investors Amid High F&O Losses
Between FY22 and FY24, over 90% of individual futures and options traders in India incurred losses totaling around ₹1.8 lakh crore. Experts Rakesh Pujara and Shruti Jain highlight that algorithmic trading, once limited to institutions, is becoming accessible to retail investors through AI-powered tools, regulatory support, and user-friendly platforms. This automation may help retail traders overcome emotional biases and execution challenges, potentially transforming trading habits as India's retail derivatives market expands.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 13 Sept, 08:25 am. Other outlets followed.