Trading Titans: The Journey of Ashwani Gujral
Trading Titans: The Journey of Ashwani Gujral
Early Years
Ashwani Gujral was born in 1971 in Delhi, India. From his
early childhood, he was surrounded by conversations about finance and
economics, which nurtured a fascination with mathematics and the way numbers
work. He kept close tabs on financial news and the stock market even in his
youth, observing trends in newspapers and listening to family discussions. He
completed his schooling in Delhi.
Education
Gujral combined technical education with financial studies.
In 1993, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communications
from the Manipal Institute of Technology (M.I.T. Manipal). Then, he went abroad
and earned his MBA with specialization in Finance from Georgetown University,
Washington D.C. by 1995. This strong academic grounding helped him combine
technical insight with market understanding.
Emergence as a Trader
Just after his education, as India’s markets liberalised in
the 1990s, Gujral plunged into the world of trading. Around 1997, he began
full-time involvement in the stock market, particularly equities and
derivatives. His ability to interpret market behavior, understand risk, and act
decisively gradually set him apart.
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Development of Trading Strategies
In those early years, Gujral experimented with many methods
of analysis—chart formations, technical indicators, trend analysis, and risk
management. He built a disciplined style, always emphasizing exit strategies,
managing downside risk, and adapting to changing market dynamics. He also
engaged in workshops and training programmes.
Rise to Prominence
By the 2000s, Gujral was a well-known figure in India’s
financial media. He regularly appeared on business news channels such as CNBC-TV18
and ET Now, contributing technical analyses and market outlooks. His
books—How to Make Money Trading Derivatives, How to Make Money in
Intraday Trading, and How to Make Money Trading With Charts—became
popular among traders seeking practical guidance.
Other Contributions & Media Presence
Over roughly 25-26 years, Gujral managed investment
newsletters, advisory/chat-room services, and conducted workshops on trading
and technical analysis, including institutions like IIT Kharagpur. He also had
a YouTube channel where he shared market views, especially on equities,
derivatives, futures, and options.
His commentary was often bold and colorful: known not just
for the depth of his analysis, but also his personality—dress sense,
presentation style, confidence on TV. Many peers and younger market watchers
remember him for that flair.
Passing & Legacy
Ashwani Gujral died on 27 February 2023 at the age of
52. His funeral was held at the Green Park Crematorium in New Delhi.
His impact continues through his writings, media
appearances, the people he trained and mentored, and the materials he left
behind. Market participants frequently cite his books and analyses as
references, especially for those interested in technical trading and derivative
markets. Tributes poured in from many in the finance community who regarded him
as a teacher and trader par excellence.
Net Worth & Personal Details
Public sources around the time of his passing estimated
Gujral’s net worth at about ₹50 crore (≈ USD 2 million), though such
estimates are approximate and likely include earnings from advisory, media,
book royalties, and trading returns. His wife's name is reported as Anubha
Dayal Gujral.
