Instead of manually watching the market and placing every order, an algorithm can monitor specified conditions and send orders when those conditions are met.
In India, retail investors can participate in algorithmic trading through frameworks provided by stock brokers and exchanges.
SEBI introduced its framework for safer participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading in February 2025, with implementation standards subsequently issued by the exchanges. The framework became applicable to all stock brokers from April 1, 2026.
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