Pune, Mar 09: Definedge Securities Broking Private Limited, a Pune-based fintech and stock brokerage firm known for its innovative trading tools and investor-education ecosystem, successfully concluded the 14th edition of DECMA, its flagship two-day annual conference for traders and investors held on 7-8 March 2026 in Pune.
DECMA by Definedge is among India’s premier trading conferences, bringing together market veterans, professional traders and investors on one platform to share rule-based market strategies, enable live learning experiences and strengthen the trading community.
The conference saw participation from 400+ traders and investors representing 102 cities across 22 states, creating a vibrant forum for collaboration and knowledge exchange. Across the two days, attendees participated in expert-led sessions focused on rule-based trading frameworks, algorithmic systems, AI-driven insights and real-market case studies, providing practical strategies that traders can implement in live market conditions.
The conversations reflected the rapid structural change underway in Indian markets. According to market data, algorithmic systems now account for nearly 54% of trading activity in the NSE cash market, highlighting how systematic and technology-driven trading is increasingly shaping market behaviour.
At the same time, investor participation in exchange-traded funds is accelerating, with ETF trading volumes rising nearly sevenfold from ₹51,000 crore in 2020 to ₹3.83 lakh crore in 2026, signalling growing interest in diversified and transparent investment vehicles.
Speaking about the conference, Prashant Shah, CEO and Co-founder, Definedge Securities, said:
“Empowering traders and strengthening the trading ecosystem has always been central to what we do at Definedge. DECMA reflects our belief that rule-based trading is essential for long-term success in the markets. As AI, analytics and algorithmic systems continue to evolve, trading is becoming increasingly systematic, data-driven and scalable. Through initiatives like DECMA, we remain committed to helping traders understand these shifts and build disciplined, rule-based approaches to navigating the markets.”
The event also marked the launch of Shah’s new book, “Intelligent ETF Investing and Trading”, released exclusively for DECMA attendees. The book explores structured approaches to ETF investing, portfolio diversification strategies and the growing opportunities within India’s expanding ETF ecosystem. It highlights how ETFs can be used for sector rotation, thematic exposure, asset allocation and tactical trading strategies.
The conference comes at a time when India’s retail investor base continues to expand alongside technological innovation in market infrastructure. To support this shift towards systematic trading, Definedge recently launched ALGOSTRA, India’s first fully customizable retail trading automation platform with zero platform fees, enabling traders to build and deploy algorithmic strategies without complex infrastructure.
Through forums like DECMA, Definedge continues to focus on building tools, technology and educational initiatives that help traders and investors navigate markets with greater clarity, discipline and confidence.
