Global trading firms expand operations in India
Big international trading firms like Citadel Securities, Millennium, IMC Trading, and Optiver are ramping up in India's booming derivatives market.
In April alone, trades here made up nearly 60% of the world's equity derivative volume—a huge deal.
What's drawing them in? India's steady base of investors and consumers is helping shield markets from global ups and downs.
What this means for job seekers
With all this action, Indian exchanges NSE and BSE are upgrading their tech to handle faster, high-frequency trading.
Meanwhile, trading firms are hiring aggressively—IMC wants to boost its team by over 50% by 2026, and others like Optiver and Da Vinci are also expanding.
Salaries are going up as they scout talent from top places like IITs.
If you're into finance or data, this could be your moment!