My journey with the stock markets began from as long as I can remember, perhaps as a 5-year-old child watching my father, Sri. N Shankar, patiently jot down stock prices from the morning newspaper into his trusty old notebooks. I remember the trips we would make to a broker in Manipal Centre on his old Bajaj Super scooter, wheeling through traffic to apply for IPOs or sorting through allotment statuses. Having witnessed both the triumphs and the sobering downturns of the market from a very young age, I learned early on that investing is not just about numbers; it is a discipline built on patience, resilience, and a deep respect for risk.
My formal professional grounding in capital markets began at Reuters (later Thomson Reuters), then a global leader in financial data and news. Working across data operations, exchange onboarding, and technology architecture gave me a window into how financial systems function at scale.
At my core, I am a teacher, a lifelong researcher, and an eternal student. I have a deep-seated interest in geopolitics as well as organizational politics, always seeking to understand how broader systemic forces move beneath the surface. As a strong advocate of the scientific method, I believe true progress comes from treating observations with rigor. My philosophy is rooted in taking raw data, converting it into meaningful intelligence, and slowly working toward true wisdom. I often believe that complexities are simply multiple simplicities arranged in different layers of adoption. In fact, I was the first to coin and define the term "Adaptive Trading" (with an adoption of the term later lent to Srimantha), reflecting my core belief that our models and approaches must fluidly adapt to changing realities.
As a SEBI Registered Research Analyst (Reg. No. INH000012768), my practice is built on a humble commitment to serve. I believe expertise is forged through continuous learning, not shortcuts. Every piece of research I publish is shaped by a rigorous combination of fundamental analysis and deep technical study. This includes working with Neo & Elliott Waves, Bollinger Bands, Price Action, Volume Profiling, Ichimoku, RSI, ATR, and other tools tailored to prevailing market conditions. By analyzing spot movements alongside the underlying behavior of derivatives, my goal is to turn complex market dynamics into clear, actionable, and transparent research.
Away from the screens, I enjoy teaching, engaging with curious minds, maintaining financial stability, pursuing a healthy dose of sports, and staying deeply connected to our cultural roots.
Our Mission
To serve as a dedicated, trusted research partner by adopting an adaptive approach to market conditions, delivering clear, thorough, and actionable insights designed to empower your independent financial decisions.