Women are progressively engaging in India’s stock markets, dispelling the traditional view of investing as a male-centric field. Data provided by Zerodha co-founder and CEO Mr. Nithin Kamath indicates that women now make up around 30% of the brokerage's clientele, a significant increase from only 2-3% ten years prior. During this time frame, the proportion of men has decreased from 78% to approximately 68% over the past five years. This trend indicates a wider increase in women's financial inclusion, fueled by digital platforms, improved access to investment resources, and heightened awareness.
A study by Zerodha reveals that 50% of female investors handle their accounts on their own. Simultaneously, the other half depends on relatives, usually husbands, brothers, or children. He remarked that the self-directed share is a good beginning. Nonetheless, increased independence is essential for women to attain genuine financial freedom. Data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) supports this change, indicating that women currently possess 39.7% of all bank accounts and deposits. Holdings in demat accounts for women increased from 6.7 million in 2021 to 27.7 million in 2024, indicating a steady yet substantial change in India's investment environment. Although men still control a majority of market share, female investors are gradually making their mark in equity markets.
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