Young Indians and women are emerging as key drivers of India’s retail investing boom, reshaping participation in mutual funds and equity markets.
investing landscape is witnessing a major demographic shift as young Indians and women increasingly enter mutual funds and equity markets. Industry leaders say rising financial awareness, digital investing platforms and long-term wealth creation goals are reshaping how Indians approach money and investing.
Speaking at Groww’s India Investor Festival 2026 in Mumbai, Lalit Keshre, CEO and Co-founder of Groww, said the country’s retail investing ecosystem has transformed dramatically over the last decade, both in scale and investor profile.
