Our Story

At iRage, we harness the power of technology and quantitative finance to craft cutting-edge high-frequency trading systems and strategies. Our journey began in 2009, shortly after the introduction of Direct Market Access (DMA) in the Indian markets, which ushered in a new era of possibilities in algorithmic trading.

iRage was founded by a group of passionate quantitative trading professionals who saw the immense potential within this domain. Since our inception, we've been on a relentless pursuit of excellence, aiming to reshape the landscape of algorithmic trading in India.

When you join our team at iRage, you're not just an employee; you're an integral part of our mission to solve some of the most challenging engineering problems in the financial industry. You'll collaborate with exceptional programmers, quantitative analysts, and traders who share your enthusiasm for innovation.

Mission & Vision

Our MISSION is to lead in high-frequency trading, setting industry standards for excellence and innovation. We actively identify and execute trades to enhance liquidity, empower investors, and foster economic growth, seeking opportunities where risk-adjusted rewards align with our objectives.

Our VISION goes beyond high-frequency trading. We aspire to transform markets with innovative strategies and technology, while venturing into related domains and shaping the future of capital markets in the regions we serve, driving innovation and industry standards.

Partners
Rajib Ranjan Borah
Rajib Ranjan Borah
CEO

Rajib focuses on business strategy, trading, risk management, and internal processes. He is a sought-after speaker at global algorithmic trading conferences, with experience at renowned organizations like Bloomberg, Optiver, and Oracle. Rajib represented India at the World Puzzle Championship and was a top 24 finalist at the Indian National Biology Olympiad. He also serves as a finance faculty member at IIM Ahmedabad. Rajib holds a B.E. in Computer Engineering from NIT Surathkal and a PGDM from IIM Calcutta.

Gaurav Raizada
Gaurav Raizada
Co-founder & Partner

He is our trading and fund management expert, has a strong background in system management, performance improvement, and strategy development. He's a chess master and formerly excelled in banking treasury trading at Veritas Software. Gaurav also serves as a visiting faculty member at IIM Ahmedabad. He's academically accomplished with a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kanpur and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM Lucknow.

Sameer Kumar
Sameer Kumar
CTO

He leads the cutting-edge technology and machine learning research at iRage. Sameer excels in reducing tick-to-trade latency and crafting innovative trading models through deep learning research. He holds a Master's degree in Economics & Information Systems from BITS Pilani, showcasing his commitment to technology and economics excellence.

Anil Yadav
Anil Yadav
Partner

At iRage, Anil managed multiple trading strategies, designed firm-wide risk and compliance processes, and currently focuses on building trading analytic tools. With prior experience as an independent commodities trader and senior Analyst at TCG's Private Equity fund and Lehman Brothers, Anil holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur and a PGDM from IIM Lucknow.

Nitesh Khandelwal
Nitesh Khandelwal
Partner

Nitesh brings a wealth of experience in the financial markets, with a diverse background in various asset classes and roles. Before assuming the role of CEO at QuantInsti™, he served as the business leader at iRage.His past experience includes working in bank treasury, with a focus on foreign exchange and interest rate domains, as well as contributing to a proprietary trading desk. Nitesh holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur and a PGDM from IIM Lucknow.

Vivek Bajaj
Vivek Bajaj
Partner

Vivek, Director of Kredent Enterprises, is a former trader with extensive experience managing large trading teams. He actively contributes to the Indian Derivatives Market, oversees Kredent Academy, and works on the popular financial market app, StockEdge. He's a respected speaker at institutions like IIT and IIMs, and holds qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, with a PGDM from IIM Indore.

Ventures

QuantInsti

QuantInsti is one of the world's leading training & research institutes in the domain of algorithmic & quantitative trading. With FinTech & Data Science playing a major role in the evolution of the markets, QuantInsti helps its audience grow in this domain through its unique learning and financial application based ecosystem for B2C, as well as for businesses through its SaaS platform offerings. QuantInsti caters to its users from 190+ countries and territories through it’s registered offices in India and Singapore.