Advancing Technical Analysis, Research and Market Education
About

About the Society

The Indian Society of Technical Analysts is a proposed independent professional body dedicated to advancing technical analysis, research, ethics and market education.

About ISTA

Why the Society is being established.

India’s financial markets have matured significantly, yet an independent professional body dedicated exclusively to technical analysis, market research and disciplined practice has been missing. The Indian Society of Technical Analysts is being established to fill this critical gap.

The Society aims to bring together market professionals, researchers, educators, traders and students under a common institutional platform that emphasises rigorous research, ethical conduct, peer-reviewed publication and continuing professional development.

The Society is being organised as an independent, non-profit professional body. It is currently in the process of legal registration; until registration is completed, all activities are presented as expressions of intent.

Vision

A nationally respected, internationally connected society.

To establish a nationally respected and internationally connected professional society dedicated to the advancement of technical analysis and market research.

Mission

Research, ethics and education.

  • Promote research-based technical analysis
  • Encourage professional ethics and responsible participation
  • Build collaboration between analysts, educators and institutions
  • Support academic research in market behaviour
  • Publish high-quality technical analysis research
  • Organise conferences, seminars and workshops
  • Develop professional learning and certification standards
  • Create pathways for international cooperation
Objectives

Objectives of the Society.

01

Advance the professional practice of technical analysis in India.

02

Promote academic and applied research in market behaviour.

03

Publish a peer-reviewed journal and research working papers.

04

Uphold and disseminate a formal Code of Ethics.

05

Organise national and international conferences.

06

Design continuing professional development pathways.

07

Foster collaboration with universities, brokerages and fintech.

08

Support students and early-career analysts.

09

Represent Indian technical analysts internationally.

Proposed Legal Structure

The Society is proposed to be constituted as an independent non-profit professional body under applicable Indian law, with a governing council, member general body and independent committees.

Governance Philosophy

Independent, transparent and member-led governance with clearly defined committees, terms and accountability to the general body.

Professional Ethics

A formal Code of Ethics and a disciplinary framework governing member conduct, disclosures, conflict-of-interest and public communication.

Roadmap

A four-phase roadmap.

A staged plan from formation to national conference to international engagement.

Phase 1

Formation and Foundation

  • Legal registration
  • Founding governing body
  • Membership framework
  • Code of ethics
  • Website and digital infrastructure
Phase 2

Research and Community

  • Launch research journal
  • Invite founding members
  • Organise webinars and seminars
  • Form academic and research committees
Phase 3

National Presence

  • National conference
  • University collaborations
  • Professional development programmes
  • Research awards
Phase 4

International Expansion

  • International partnerships
  • Global speakers and researchers
  • Application for relevant international affiliations
Founder’s Message

Building an inclusive, research-oriented platform.

Dr. Gaurav Sinha is a market cycle analyst, educator, researcher and founder of NEXGEN Trading Academy. His work focuses on Elliott Wave Theory, Neo Wave Analysis, Fibonacci studies, price-time analysis and market-cycle research.

Through the proposed Indian Society of Technical Analysts, he seeks to build an inclusive, research-oriented and ethically governed professional platform for technical analysts across India.

Dr. Gaurav Sinha
Founding Convenor
Promoted by
Garv Planners & Developers Pvt. Ltd.
Knowledge Partner
NEXGEN Trading Academy

Promotional, educational or administrative support does not override the independent governance of the Society after its formal incorporation.