In Indian financial markets, small traders refer to retail individual investors who participate in equity, commodity, or currency markets with relatively modest capital compared to institutional participants. SEBI has implemented several safeguards specifically to protect small traders, including mandatory grievance redressal systems, investor protection funds maintained by exchanges, restrictions on high-frequency trading advantages, and a prohibition on front-running. Platforms like Ventura are built with small traders in mind, offering research-backed recommendations, affordable brokerage structures, and intuitive interfaces that make market participation accessible and cost-effective for retail investors.