Post-Pandemic Surge in Indian Investors Sees Mutual Funds as Preferred Entry Point

India's capital markets have seen a significant increase in investors post-pandemic, with over 11 crore unique investors now participating, according to Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath. A notable trend is the rise of mutual funds as the preferred entry point for new investors, especially first-timers, while direct equity participation has remained relatively stable. This shift reflects broader market deepening and changing investment behaviors, moving away from traditional options like fixed deposits and real estate.