Pune, October 9, 2025 – As India grapples with alarming statistics showing that 91% of retail derivatives traders incurred net losses totaling ₹1.06 lakh crore in FY25—a devastating 41% increase from the previous year—innovative fintech startup TradeMitra has launched its groundbreaking AI-powered trading assistant to help protect and empower retail investors.
The launch comes at a critical juncture when SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has repeatedly warned retail investors that “derivatives are meant for hedging and risk management, not for quick gains,” emphasizing that most retail participants lose money because they don’t fully understand the associated risks.
Addressing India’s F&O Crisis with AI Intelligence
SEBI’s latest comprehensive study reveals a stark reality: despite regulatory measures including reduced expiries, larger lot sizes, and increased margins, retail participation in derivatives continues to result in massive losses. The average loss per trader has jumped significantly to ₹1.1 lakh in FY25, compared to ₹86,728 in the previous year.
“The derivatives market has become a financial minefield for retail investors, with 9 out of 10 traders losing money consistently year after year,” said the founding team at TradeMitra. “Our AI-powered platform addresses this crisis by combining advanced artificial intelligence with SEBI-registered expert oversight to level the playing field for everyday investors.”
How TradeMitra Transforms Retail Trading
TradeMitra operates on a revolutionary model that directly addresses the root causes of retail trading failures:
Expert-Verified AI Strategies: Every trade idea generated by TradeMitra’s advanced AI is reviewed and approved by SEBI-registered research analysts, ensuring compliance and quality before reaching investors.
Risk-First Approach: Unlike speculative trading that has caused ₹2.87 lakh crore in cumulative losses over four years , TradeMitra focuses on professional-grade strategies including option spreads and hedged positions designed for risk management rather than speculation.
Complete Transparency: The platform operates on a profit-sharing model with no upfront fees—investors pay only when they profit, aligning TradeMitra’s success directly with investor protection and returns.
Addressing SEBI’s Key Concerns
The platform directly responds to SEBI’s primary concerns about retail derivatives trading:
Lack of Understanding: TradeMitra provides expert-verified strategies with clear risk parameters, addressing the regulator’s concern that retail investors “do not fully understand the risk in these products”.
Speculative Behavior: By requiring expert approval for every trade and focusing on hedged strategies, the platform discourages the gambling mentality that has plagued retail F&O trading.
Inadequate Risk Management: The AI assistant includes built-in risk controls and only suggests trades after thorough analysis of market conditions and risk factors.
Market-Leading Innovation in Investor Protection
While traditional brokers and platforms have focused on increasing trading volumes,
TradeMitra prioritizes investor protection through:
No upfront costs or monthly fees—eliminating barriers that force traders into high-frequency speculative behavior
Expert human oversight of every AI-generated strategy
Automated execution only with explicit user approval
Full regulatory compliance with SEBI guidelines and registered broker partnerships
Industry Recognition and Future Outlook
As India maintains its position as the world’s largest derivatives market, accounting for 90% of global options trading volume , the need for responsible innovation in retail trading has never been more critical. With SEBI continuing to implement stricter measures and warning against speculative behavior, platforms like TradeMitra represent the future of responsible retail derivatives participation.
“We’re not just launching a trading platform; we’re introducing a new paradigm where AI intelligence meets human expertise to protect and empower retail investors,” the team concluded. “Our mission is to ensure that technology serves investor protection, not profit maximization at the expense of retail traders.”
About TradeMitra
TradeMitra is an innovative AI-powered trading assistant that combines artificial intelligence with SEBI-registered expert oversight to provide retail investors with professional-grade trading strategies. Operating on a transparent profit-sharing model with no upfront fees, TradeMitra aims to address the systemic issues causing massive retail losses in India’s derivatives market.
TradeMitra Team
Email: support@trademitra.freshdesk.com
Website: www.thetrademitra.com