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Algo trading in India, explained properly
What the rules actually say, how the brokers actually behave, and what the data actually shows. Every claim about a regulation links to the circular it comes from.
- Rules
Is algo trading legal in India? What SEBI actually says
Algo trading is legal for retail traders in India. The rules changed on 1 April 2026, and what you must do depends entirely on whether you wrote the algo yourself.
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Why algo trading in India needs a static IP
SEBI requires a static IP for retail traders placing orders through a broker API. Here is what that means, what it costs, and the cheaper option most people miss.
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What is algo trading? A plain explanation for Indian traders
Algo trading means writing your trading rules precisely enough that a computer can follow them. Here is what it is, what it is not, and what it actually takes to start.
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Four ways a backtest lies to you
Most backtests look better than reality for reasons that have nothing to do with the strategy. Here are the four that do the most damage, with real numbers from NSE data.
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