Ashish Nanda

Ashish Nanda, Chief Digital Business Officer at Kotak Securities, shares insights on the rising trend of algorithmic trading. He explains how this technology is removing emotional decision-making from trades, allowing for programmatic order placements. The discussion delves into the current market nervousness, driven by tech earnings, and how generational shifts are influencing retail investor behavior. Ashish also highlights the minimal market penetration of algo trading and forecasts renewed interest from younger investors as market conditions improve.

In this discussion, Ashish Nanda, President and Digital Business Head at Kotak Securities, delves into the world of margin trading facilities (MTF). He explains how investors can leverage borrowed funds to buy more shares than their capital allows. Topics include the risks and rewards of margin trading, strategies for maintaining appropriate margins, and the crucial differences between MTF and traditional loans. Ashish also sheds light on the growth of margin trading in India and offers insights into effectively managing these investments.