Retail Investors on The Rise

Bhavya Rathod elucidates how this surge in retail holdings has been fuelled by robust market performance.

Indian retail investors have undergone significant transformation in recent years, marked by a structural shift. When combining both institutional and individual domestic investors, they now hold a larger share of stakes in comparison to foreign institutional investors. Bhavya Rathod elucidates how this surge in retail holdings has been fuelled by robust market performance 

A transformative shift is currently unfolding within the Indian economy, primarily driven by retail investors who are now assuming a dominant role in the equity markets. Individual ownership of stocks held by retail investors and the proportion of traded volume in the secondary market are experiencing a notable uptrend in India. This trend signifies a favourable development, as an increasing number of individuals are actively engaging in the expansion of the Indian economy and the corporate sector. They are not only amassing wealth for themselves but also contributing significantly to the nation’s economic prosperity.