ANMI Unveils StockTech 2026 Survey: 91% of Stockbrokers to Boost Tech Spend as Algorithmic Trading and AI Take Center Stage

 by Pranita Kurani 

MUMBAI, India — February 21, 2026 — The Association of NSE Members of India (ANMI) WIRC today released its highly anticipated “STOCKTECH 2026 Survey Report”

during the StockTech 2026 event at NESCO, Mumbai. The report reveals a massive shift toward a technology-first stockbroking ecosystem, with a staggering 91% of firms plan- ning to increase their technology spend for the 2025-26 financial year.

As India’s premier technology show for stockbrokers, StockTech 2026 serves as a critical platform for brokers, fintech innovators, and regulators to align on a future where “Innovation for Everyone” is the core mission.

Key Highlights from the 2026 Survey Report:

●Aggressive Investment in Modernization: Nearly half of all surveyed firms (46%) intend to “significantly increase & quot” their technology budgets, underscoring that infrastructure is now a primary competitive advantage.

● The Rise of Automation: Algorithmic trading has reached a tipping point, with 36% of firms having already implemented these systems and another 40% citing advanced trading/algo strategies as their top focus area for 2026.

●  Talent War in Fintech: To support this digital surge, 66% of respondents are actively recruiting new IT talent, specifically to integrate AI and algorithmic solutions.

● Focus on Security and Compliance: While innovation leads the agenda, 51% of firms identify regulatory compliance as their biggest challenge in securing algo trading. Real-time risk surveillance (21%) and cyber security (17%) remain top strategic priorities for the coming year.

● API-First Architecture: API integration is becoming a cornerstone of operations, with roughly 64% of brokers using APIs extensively or to some extent for core functions like risk management and reporting.

Industry & Regulatory Leadership Perspective

Shri Sunil Kadam, Executive Director of SEBI, Said:  “As an industry and a regulator, we are constantly working together. We have adaptable technology for reaching out to the masses and for investor education and investor awareness. We are using technology for authentication and verification of funds transfer and we will constantly work towards protecting the interest of the investors.

We have developed AI-based software for reaching out to investors and providing information about the SEBI Check facility — the pilot project is successful. AI can help us reach a large number of people in multiple languages. AI will be the future for all of us and we need to adapt to AI technologies. It will change various business models and a large number of tech-based companies. I am confident that India will be the leader in the use of AI technology for our financial markets.”

Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO of NSE added:

This industry is creating wealth for India, and as markets deepen, our responsibility only grows. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act will impact every part of our ecosystem, and we are aligning our systems to remain compliant and future-ready.

In less than two months on April 11, 2026, our response time in equities and equities derivatives will move to nanoseconds — one second equals 100 crore nanoseconds. Our currency segment is already operating at that level and equities will soon follow. We are building the capability to handle 10 crore transactions in a single second. Co-location is available on demand, with capacity being ramped up two to three times to support growing volumes. Our technology now enables faster, real-time margin movement across segments. We are also developing Agentic AI in collaboration with one of the world’s leading universities.

India pioneered tech-led stock trading 32 years ago and we must continue to stay ahead. Every technology provider should explore AI to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. Cybersecurity remains paramount, and strong system integration will define the resilience of next-generation market infrastructure.”

 Shri Arjun Shah, Convener & Chairman of ANMI WIRC, said: In this democratic revolution of our capital markets, we are transitioning from gatekeepers to enablers. While technology is the engine that masks market complexity with simple interfaces, integrity remains the fuel that drives innovation for everyone.

Empowering the Retail Investor

A central theme of the report is the democratization of sophisticated tools. Historically the domain of large institutions, algorithmic trading is now moving into the hands of retail investors. While mass-market adoption is still in its nascent stages with only 8% of brokers reporting high retail adoption, 32% are currently planning or considering offer- ing client-facing APIs to meet growing demand.

“StockTech is where this new world comes alive,” said a spokesperson for ANMI. “Our goal is to make algorithmic trading accessible, secure, and rewarding for all investors, bring- ing a new wave of participation to India’s markets with fairness and stability at the core.”

About ANMI

The Association of NSE Members of India (ANMI) is the leading voice for nearly 900 of India’s top stockbrokers. Representing members across all major exchanges (NSE, BSE, MCX, etc.), ANMI acts as a vital bridge between brokers, regulators, and exchanges to shape the growth of India’s capital markets.

About StockTech

StockTech by ANMI WIRC is a premier showcase for trading technology, designed to empower market participants with advanced charting, trend indicators, and educational resources to drive data-driven trading decisions.