Ishaan Gangwani, a student at Indus International School, Pune, has made an impressive mark in both the financial and academic spheres. As the founder of Ishaan Trading, an algorithmic trading firm specialising in Indian Index Derivatives, Ishaan has applied his theoretical knowledge to real-world financial markets with exceptional success. Over the past two years, his mid-frequency trading strategies have generated over $60,000 (INR 5 million) in profits, showcasing his sharp understanding of market dynamics.
To further his expertise, Ishaan has pursued multiple academic programmes in finance and technology. He has completed the Executive Program in Algorithmic Trading from QuantInsti, a certification in Financial Engineering from IIQF, and a course on Machine Learning and Deep Learning from NUS. These experiences have equipped him with valuable skills in time series analysis, AI tools like Amazon Sagemaker and Lex, and practical applications of machine learning in telecom and financial sectors.
Recently, Ishaan achieved a major academic milestone—his research paper, “Structural Transformation and Resilience of the Indian Economy (2014-2019): A Novel ESRS-Based Input-Output Network Analysis,” was accepted at the prestigious MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (MIT URTC 2024), an event organised by MIT students in collaboration with IEEE. This recognition underscores Ishaan’s dedication to both his academic pursuits and his entrepreneurial ventures.
Congratulations to Ishaan for this outstanding achievement!
