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✨ 18+ Years of Historical Market Data

Free Stock Backtesting for
Indian Markets (NSE)

Test value, quality & momentum strategies on 18+ years of real NSE data. Learn systematic investing with accurate LTCG/STCG tax calculations. 100% free educational tool for Indian retail investors.

18+Years of Data
500+NSE Stocks
14+Custom Parameters
100%Tax Accurate

✅ No credit card required • ✅ 10 free backtests/month • ✅ Takes 2 minutes to start

Educational Backtesting Platform
📊18+ Years NSE Historical Data
🇮🇳India-Specific Tax Modeling
🔒Transparent Methodology

Common Challenges in Systematic Investing

Difficulty Testing Strategies Before Investing

Many investors implement strategies without understanding how they would have performed historically across different market cycles.

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Limited Access to Educational Tools

Professional-grade backtesting tools are often expensive or require institutional access, limiting retail investor education.

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Understanding Tax Impact on Returns

Many backtesting platforms don't account for Indian tax regulations (LTCG/STCG), leading to unrealistic return expectations.

✅ Our Educational Solution

Free access to 18+ years of NSE data. Test factor-based strategies (value, quality, momentum) with accurate Indian tax calculations. Learn through hands-on experimentation.

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How It Works

Four simple steps to start learning factor investing

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Choose Your Strategy

Start with pre-built templates or create custom strategies with 14+ parameters

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Configure Filters

Set market cap ranges, factors (value, quality, momentum), and rebalancing periods

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Run Backtest

Simulate your strategy on 18+ years of data with realistic costs and taxes

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Analyze Results

Study CAGR, volatility, drawdowns, and compare against Nifty 50 benchmark

Powerful Features for Learning

Everything you need to understand systematic investing through hands-on backtesting

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18+ Years Historical Data

Test strategies across major market cycles: 2008 financial crisis, 2020 COVID crash, bull markets, and everything in between. Real NSE data from 2006-2024.

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Full DIY Control

Customize market cap ranges, rebalancing frequency, factor filters (PE, PB, ROE, momentum), and weighting schemes. Your strategy, your parameters, your learning.

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Realistic Cost Modeling

Includes transaction costs, brokerage, STCG/LTCG tax calculations per 2024 Indian tax laws, and slippage estimation. See real-world impact on returns.

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Comprehensive Metrics

CAGR, volatility, Sharpe ratio, Sortino ratio, maximum drawdown, recovery time, and benchmark comparisons. Professional-grade analytics for education.

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Factor Investing Focus

Learn academic investing principles: value (PE, PB), quality (ROE, profitability), momentum, low volatility. Test factor combinations historically.

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User-Friendly Interface

Works on desktop, tablet, mobile. Intuitive design with educational tooltips, comprehensive manual, and responsive support.

📚 Educational Platform Notice

  • Educational backtesting tool for learning about systematic investing strategies
  • All strategies are user-defined simulations based on historical data
  • Past performance does not indicate future results
  • Not SEBI-registered investment advisory services
  • For personalized advice, consult a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free, upgrade when you're ready to unlock full customization

💡 Investment Perspective: Premium pays for itself with just ONE better-informed decision. Avoid a single poor investment or optimize your tax strategy, and you've saved multiples of the subscription cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BacktestIndia really free?

Yes! Free users get 10 backtests per month using our pre-built strategy templates with full access to 22 years of data. Premium users (₹999/month or ₹7,999/year) get unlimited backtests and can customize all 14+ parameters for full control.

What can I do with this backtesting tool?

You can simulate how different factor-based investment strategies would have performed historically using 18+ years of NSE data (Dec 2006-Jun 2025). The tool includes realistic cost modeling, Indian tax calculations (LTCG/STCG), and allows you to customize market cap ranges, rebalancing frequency, and factor combinations for educational learning.

Does past performance guarantee future returns?

Absolutely not. Backtesting shows what worked historically, but markets change. This is an educational tool to help you understand strategy behavior, drawdowns, and trade-offs. Always do your own research and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing real money.

How accurate are the tax calculations?

We use 2024 Indian tax rules: 12.5% LTCG (>1 year), 20% STCG (<1 year), with ₹1.25L exemption. We also model transaction costs (0.11% per trade) and slippage (0.05%). Results show both gross and net-of-tax returns for realistic comparison.

Can I test my own custom stock screening criteria?

Yes, with Premium! You can set market cap ranges, filter by PE/PB/ROE/momentum, combine multiple factors with custom weights, set rebalancing frequency (monthly/quarterly/annual), and much more. Free users can use our pre-built templates (value, quality, momentum strategies).

Is this SEBI-compliant? Are you giving investment advice?

We are NOT SEBI-registered and do NOT provide investment advice. This is a DIY educational tool exempt under Regulation 3(1)(d) - we provide statistical/historical data only. YOU control all parameters. We make NO recommendations. Consult a SEBI-registered adviser for personalized investment advice.

Early User Feedback

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"We're collecting user feedback as we grow. Check back soon for testimonials from retail investors learning systematic investing through our platform."

Beta Testing Phase • Feedback Welcome
📊 Platform Status
Launched: November 2024 • Currently in beta testing phase
Building features based on early user feedback