‘Evolve’ the mantra as over 11,500 traders converge at IOC 7.0 in Surat

Jainam Broking Limited has successfully concluded the 7th edition of the Indian Options Conclave (IOC 7.0), held over two days at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC) on February 13 and 14.

The event brought together a pan-India community of professional options traders, investors, brokers, and market participants, further strengthening its position as one of the country’s prominent options-focused learning platforms.

Emerging as a key event for derivatives traders—particularly across Western India—IOC 7.0 witnessed record engagement, with over 11,500 registrations from 450+ cities, reflecting strong nationwide representation and sustained interest from India’s rapidly expanding trading ecosystem.

Strengthening India’s Derivatives Learning Ecosystem

India today stands among the world’s largest derivatives markets. Rising retail participation, along with the growing prominence of Tier 2 and Tier 3 trading hubs, has significantly transformed the trading landscape.

In this evolving environment, structured financial education, disciplined risk management, and trading psychology are becoming increasingly critical.

Building on its legacy of setting a Guinness World Record in financial investment lessons, IOC 7.0 scaled new benchmarks in both participation and depth of learning.

The two-day conclave featured 40+ market experts, professional traders, and industry practitioners, who shared practical insights on options strategies, portfolio risk management, capital preservation, and mindset discipline.

‘Evolve’ – The Central Theme

Commenting on the success of IOC 7.0, Milan Parikh, Managing Director & Chairman, Jainam Broking Limited, said:

“IOC started as a learning initiative and has today evolved into Jainam Broking’s annual signature event for traders. The theme for IOC 7.0 – ‘Evolve’ reflects the reality of today’s markets.”

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“Traders must continuously evolve their strategies, risk frameworks, and mindset to stay relevant in an increasingly dynamic environment. With this edition, our focus was not just scale, but depth of meaningful learning, real conversations, and practical market wisdom,” he said.

“As India’s trading community matures, evolving responsibly and sustainably becomes essential. The energy and engagement at IOC 7.0 reaffirm that the future of trading in India is learning-led,” added Parikh.

The emphasis on “Evolve” underscored the need for traders to adapt to changing market conditions, tighter regulations, and heightened volatility through structured approaches rather than speculative practices.

Participation Trends and Key Insights

One of the encouraging highlights of this edition was the growing participation of women traders. Women accounted for 12.2% of total registrations, pointing toward increasing inclusivity within India’s trading ecosystem.

Registration data also revealed a strong tilt toward derivatives:

Out of 11,500+ registrants, over 7,300 participants expressed a preference for options trading

Risk management, trading psychology, and strategy optimisation emerged as the most sought-after themes

These trends indicate a gradual shift from short-term speculation toward more sustainable and structured trading approaches.

Bridging Learning with Technology

IOC 7.0 also saw active participation from brokers, fintech platforms, analytics providers, and ecosystem partners. A dedicated exhibition zone enabled traders to interact with advanced analytics tools, trading technologies, and digital platforms—bridging the gap between conceptual learning and real-world execution.

A Growing National Platform

With record registrations, wide geographical participation, and deep expert engagement, IOC 7.0 reinforced its stature as a comprehensive industry platform.

As India’s derivatives market continues to scale, platforms such as the Indian Options Conclave play a vital role in fostering informed participation and strengthening market discipline.

Jainam Broking reiterated its commitment to expanding IOC as a meaningful, learning-led initiative that supports the long-term growth and development of India’s trading community.

(Note: The journalist was invited to the event)

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