The Finance and Investment Club of Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management successfully hosted an insightful seminar on Algorithmic Trading on April 8, 2025. The session, held at 1:00 PM in the New Seminar Hall, featured Mr. Manish Malhotra, a seasoned expert in financial markets and Vice-President at Findoc Investmart Private Limited. Students from various courses participated with great enthusiasm, eager to explore the dynamic and rapidly evolving world of algorithmic trading—a method that leverages computer programs and algorithms to execute trading strategies with exceptional speed and accuracy.
Mr. Malhotra initiated the session by outlining the fundamentals of algorithmic trading, emphasizing its growing significance in today’s financial landscape. He elaborated on how automation, data analytics, and machine learning are transforming investment strategies. Key topics such as backtesting techniques, market indicators, trading signals, and risk management were discussed in depth. The session was highly interactive, with Mr. Malhotra fielding numerous questions and enriching the discussion with real-life industry insights. Students walked away with a solid foundational understanding of algorithmic trading and the competencies needed to thrive in this cutting-edge domain.
Overall, the seminar proved to be a resounding success, achieving its objective of bridging academic knowledge with practical financial insights. The Finance and Investment Club remains committed to organizing more such enriching sessions in the future.
Prof. (Dr.) Vishal Kumar, Principal of the college, lauded the initiative and appreciated the efforts of the club, adding that such seminars play a pivotal role in broadening students’ horizons and preparing them for emerging trends in the finance industry.
