Can One Man Fix India’s Financial Literacy Gap? Mallinath Mulage Thinks So

Mallinath Mulage, a former IT executive with stints at IBM, Microsoft, Fidelity, and Dell, has taken a sharp turn from corporate life to build one of India’s fastest-growing trading education platforms—The Safe Trader Academy. With over 5,000 students trained across six cities and a thriving online presence, the academy is redefining how Indians learn to navigate the stock market.

 

Key Highlights:

 

- The academy offers hands-on courses in equity, futures and options, commodities, forex, and technical analysis, with live market exposure and lifetime mentorship.

- Students benefit from hybrid learning formats, including in-person labs and interactive Zoom sessions, making trading education accessible across geographies.

- Mulage holds five NISM certifications and is known for simplifying complex trading concepts for beginners and seasoned investors alike.

 

Expansion and Impact:

 

- The academy is expanding through a franchise model, enabling professionals to open local centers under its brand.

- Scholarships are offered to financially constrained students, reinforcing the founder’s commitment to inclusive education.

- Mulage recently spoke at the India Retail Investor Expo in Hyderabad, sharing insights on market trends and retail investor behavior.

 

What’s Next:

 

- Plans include launching regional language courses, integrating AI-based feedback tools, and partnering with colleges to embed trading literacy into mainstream education.

- The academy’s digital-first approach is geared toward Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, where financial awareness is still catching up.

 

Sources: The Tribune India, Devdiscourse, News Nation, ThePrint, The Safe Trader Academy Official Website