NISM Highlights Participation Gap and Young Indians' Investment Trends in India

Sashi Krishnan, Director at the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), highlighted at Moneycontrol FiDEX 2026 that while India has seen rapid growth in retail investment accounts, active market participation remains limited, with only a fraction of demat and mutual fund accounts actively used. Young Indians aged 18 to 35, a key demographic of about 47 crore, are increasingly saving and transitioning to investing but often rely on social media for financial advice rather than professional advisers. Enhancing access to trusted financial guidance could help expand market participation and deepen domestic capital markets.