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Indices

Mutual Funds Gain Ground as Indians Shift Away From Direct Stocks

about 2 months ago · Lumic

Retail investors shifting from direct stocks to mutual funds in Indian equity market
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about 2 months ago
Mutual Funds Gain Ground as Indians Shift Away From Direct Stocks
KEY POINTS
Direct individual ownership fell to 9.1%, its lowest level in five years, by March 2026
Individual ownership through mutual funds rose to a record 9.6% of the equity market
Individuals now hold 18.7% of Indian equities directly and through mutual funds combined
LUMIC INSIGHT
Retail investors are changing how they own the market
Moneycontrol·about 2 months ago

Explore how retail investors in India are shifting their investment strategies. This Fin Shorts piece delves into the growing popularity of mutual funds, with individual investors increasingly favouring them over direct stock ownership. We examine the latest data showing a significant drop in direct individual ownership of Indian equities, reaching a five-year low by March 2026. Simultaneously, ownership via mutual funds has hit a record high, reflecting a broader trend in retail investment India. This transition highlights a key shift in wealth creation approaches and portfolio diversification for individual investors participating in the stock market India. Understand the implications of these changing dynamics for equity investment India and the broader market.

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