Shaunak Mainkar

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Shaunak Mainkar

Assistant Professor in Finance · Founder of Trade Encore · SEBI Registered Research Analyst · Musician

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About Me

Markets, Music & More — A Trader by passion and a Teacher by Profession

Assistant Professor

Finance faculty at IMDR, Pune with experience across 5+ reputed institutions.

Founder — Trade Encore

SEBI Registered Research Analyst firm guiding professionals in stock markets since 2020.

Published Researcher

Published research in UGC-approved international journals on investments & swing trading.

Sitar & Harmonium

Award-winning musician who has accompanied Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar and performed on All India Radio.

Teaching Experience

Educating across Pune's most reputed institutions

2023 – Present
  • Teaching finance courses to MBA students.
Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce

Full-time Faculty (2019-20) · Visiting Faculty (2021-22)

2019 – 2022
  • Taught Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Principles of Finance, Cost Accounting, Global Business Environment.
  • Conducted stock market basic & advanced credit courses.
  • Participated in Board of Studies for Accountancy and NAAC Criterion V meetings.
2019 – 2022
  • Managerial Accounting for BBA-LLB course.
  • Designed and conducted 24-hour Financial Markets certificate courses.
Modern College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Warje

Visiting Faculty · College Exam Officer

2020 – 2022
  • Taught Cost & Works Accounting and Financial Accounting.
  • Successfully conducted SPPU semester exams as College Exam Officer.
2018 – 2019
  • Taught Business Economics and Business Informatics.

Trade Encore

Your Financial Doctor — Professional market research, made accessible

2020

Founded

SEBI

Registered Research Analyst

Zero Debt

Bootstrapped Organisation

BSE 5530

Enlistment Number

Trade Encore is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst firm (INH000009269) providing research-backed stock recommendations, mutual fund insights, and derivative strategies. We study the market so you don't have to — clear research, honest views, and a process you can trust.

Built on a "bootstrapping" philosophy — financed entirely through own funds with a strict zero-debt policy from inception. The website, product development, legal formalities, compliance, sales & marketing and accounting are entirely handled in-house.

Our flagship product Trade Encore Radar empowers retail investors with professional, research-backed market insights through a Research Operating System that combines data, strategy, detection and AI-driven analysis.

Visit Trade Encore Open Radar The Trade Venture

SEBI Registration No.: INH000009269 | BSE Enlistment No.: 5530 — Investment in securities market are subject to market risks.

Research & Publications

Subject of Research: Indian Equity and Derivatives Markets

Google Scholar ProfileIMDR Faculty Publications
2024

“Exploring Algorithmic Solutions for Effective Decisions Concerning Investments in Equity Stocks Amidst Financial Disruptions Using the COVID 19 and Sub-prime Crises as Case Studies”

Published Research

Cited by 1

2024

“Indian Financial System’s Readiness for LIBOR-to-SOFR Transition: An Analytical Study”

Published Research

Cited by 1

2024

“Applying Point Planning in the Indian Derivatives Market: A Step towards a Resilient Viksit Bharat”

Published Research

2024

“Niti: Navigating Indian Traditions in Industry”

Published Research

2023

“Cultivating Success: Millets as a Path to Sustainable Development”

Published Research

Feb 2020

“Swing Trading: A Milestone towards Financial Innovation”

Our Heritage (UGC Approved)

May 2019

“Unravelling the Science behind Investments”

IJRAR (UGC Approved)

Course & Study Material Design

  • Designed Basic and Advanced courses on Financial Markets (24 hours each) for Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune.
  • Designed a book on Financial Literacy as a Subject Matter Expert — textbook for grades 1 to 5 in international schools.
YouTube Channel

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Market analysis, stock insights & investment education — straight from our YouTube channel.

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Beyond Work

Music, mentorship, and more

Musician

  • 2nd prize in Pan-India competition by Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. for playing sitar.
  • Accompanied Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar with sitar for an album recording.
  • Accompanied playing harmonium at All India Radio recordings.

Other Achievements

  • Winner of Fyers 30-day challenge on derivatives trading.
  • Content writing training under Vaishvik Shodh Pvt. Ltd (life skills domain).
  • Award of appreciation from Sankalp Kala Manch for implementing a new idea on a considerable scale.
  • Career counselling sessions across colleges in Pune on skill development.

Stock Talk

A 10-day free program on financial markets arranged during lockdown — attended by 300+ participants including Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, Musicians, Chartered Accountants and others.

Watch on YouTube

Let's Connect

Whether it's about academics, stock markets, or collaboration — I'd love to hear from you.

contactus@tradeencore.com +91 96991 87139
Cabin No. 20, Runwal Platinum, The Office Club, Bavdhan, Pune - 411021