If you believe trading is in your DNA, this is the place to be. Traders’ Café gives you an opportunity to
Everyone is welcome, as long as we brew some insightful conversations!
Chief Digital Business Officer,
Kotak Securities
Head of Derivatives Research,
Kotak Securities
Head of Derivatives, Research
Kotak Securities
Associate Vice President - Product,
Kotak Securities
CEO,
PHD Capital
Founder,
B K Training
Co Founder & Investment Manager,
Raghunath Capital
Chief Digital Business Officer - Kotak Securities
Ashish Nanda, President and Digital Business Head at Kotak Securities, brings over 23 years of leadership in driving business growth and digital transformation. He has led multiple verticals, including PCG, Bank Channel, and NRI business, with deep expertise across online broking and commodities. Ashish is a CA with a Commerce degree from Delhi University
Head of Derivatives Research Kotak Securities
Sahaj Agrawal, Head of Derivatives Research at Kotak Securities, has over 15 years of experience in trend-based and quantitative trading strategies. He holds an MBA from Nirma University and specialises in risk-defined derivative strategies and short-term market analysis.
Head of Derivatives, Research
Kotak Securities
Topic Covered: Simplifying Trade APIs
Mr. Shrikant Chouhan is a SEBI registered Equity Analyst with over 24 years of experience in the areas covering Equity Research & Derivatives Research. He has a Bachelor of Commerce and is associated with Kotak Securities for the last 19 years. Currently, he is an Executive Vice President, heading the Fundamental and Technical Analysis Research team.
Over the last 10 years, Mr. Chouhan has had over 10,000 interactions with various business TV Channels like CNBC18, CNBC AWAAZ, ET-Now, NDTV-Profit, and Zee-Business, on topics related to short and medium term market trends, alongside sharing his expertise on stocks and sectors.
Additionally, he has published various research articles and papers on Macroeconomics and Technicals in The Economic Times, Financial Express, Business Standard, Mints and Times of India. He is also a weekly contributor to the ET Business page and on Money Control, for their Business content.
Associate Vice President - Product, Kotak Securities
With 17 years of experience in the financial markets, Nainesh Thakkar brings a deep and practical understanding of trading, market behaviour, and product strategy. An MBA in Financial Markets, he is currently part of the Product Team, Kotak securities overseeing key equity market products.
Having worked as both a proprietary and full-time trader, he blends market intuition with strategic product expertise. This unique combination allows him to create solutions that truly resonate with traders and investors alike.
He also serves as a visiting faculty at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), where he shares real-world insights with aspiring market professionals, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
CEO, PHD Capital
Pradip Halder is a Commerce graduate and MBA in Financial Markets, currently pursuing the CMT certification and IIM Calcutta’s Advanced Blockchain & Fintech Program. Known as the “Finance Guy”, he brings deep expertise in financial analytics and holds multiple NISM certifications.
Founder of PHD Capital Pvt. Ltd., a SEBI, AMFI, and APMI-registered firm, Pradip is on a mission to drive financial literacy and help people achieve financial independence. In 2023, he was awarded “Best Financial Educator” by a top Indian corporate.
His work has been recognized by global finance icons like Robert Kiyosaki and Robert G. Allen. As a speaker and educator, he has delivered seminars in 15+ Indian cities and 4 countries, with media coverage across ET Now, Money9, Hindustan Times, and more.
With over a decade in equity markets and active engagement with PMS and AIFs, Pradip aims to become one of India’s top 10 fund managers.
Co Founder & Investment Manager, Raghunath Capital
Bijay Kumar Sharma is the Co-Founder and Investment Manager at Raghunath Capital, with over 10 years of experience in working capital management. He has been a full-time participant in the Indian equity and derivatives markets since 2019, achieving significant profitability. Bijay, a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, and SEBI-registered Research Analyst, began his trading journey in 2012 and honed his skills in technical and fundamental analysis. His expertise spans long-term stock selection, swing trading, and short-term stock opportunities. He also developed his own system for stock identification, continually refining it to adapt to market conditions.
Founder, B K Training
Ms. Jyoti Budhia, a Post Graduate in Finance, began her career in the BSE trading ring in 1986, where she was one of the few women in the field. With almost four decades of experience, she is an expert in Options and Technical Analysis and is the founder of B.K. Training. Ms. Budhia is also a SEBI Registered Research Analyst and an empanelled trainer with multiple prestigious institutions like the NSE and BSE.
Who can attend the event?
Everyone is welcome to attend, however, keep in mind that the session will cover advanced trading topics. It will be most beneficial for Options Traders and enthusiasts with a deep understanding of the market. Hence, it is not recommended for beginners.
How do I know which city the event is happening in?
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What is the cost of a ticket for the event?
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I have additional questions about the event, who should I contact?
You may drop us your queries at ksmarketing.event@kotak.com.
