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Why 90% of Indian Traders Lose Money | The ₹1 Lakh 'Scam' Exposed

By Team Agora Circle

Written by the Agora Circle editorial team. Educational content, explained for the Indian market. Not investment advice.

Published 7 Mar 2026

This video draws a sharp parallel between the test-prep coaching cartel that one low-cost platform disrupted and what it calls the finance-education cartel in India: fifteen-thousand-rupee mentorships, one-lakh courses, ordinary indicators repackaged as secret strategies, and credibility manufactured through screenshots and hype. It points to SEBI data suggesting only a small fraction of finfluencers are actually registered, while the rest operate with little accountability. The core claim is that retail traders have been kept confused on purpose, because confusion is profitable for those selling the cure. Against that backdrop, the host frames Agora Circle's mission as democratising market education and making it close to free, the way a disruptor did for test prep. It is as much a statement of intent as a lesson, arguing that clarity, structure, and honesty should be the baseline of financial education rather than a premium product.

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This summary is for educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or trading advice. Markets carry risk; do your own research and consult a qualified professional before making decisions.

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