A Trading API allows the trader to write their own computer programs for trading or using the third-party trading platform. Trading APIs are for traders who wish to run algorithmic models on their own trading systems, receive real-time pricing, and perform trades.
The algo trading API's help traders in building their own customized trading application. Traders can execute orders in real-time, manage user portfolio, stream live market data, and much more, with Trading API.
Only a few stock brokers in India offer trading API. Below is the list of brokers offering API to retail customers.