Beyond gold and FDs: Women investors in Gujarat surge to 25 lakh, redefining equity market trends
NSE data. Notably, the number of women investors has surged by 59% since FY22, reflecting their growing trust in equity markets.
Moving beyond traditional investments like gold and fixed deposits, women in Gujarat are reshaping their financial strategies. «Working women are increasingly drawn to equities, influenced by exposure to market-savvy colleagues and the prospect of better returns,» said Vaibhav Shah, director of a local stockbroking firm.
NSE data shows that Gujarat had 59.06 lakh registered investors at the end of FY22, including 16.18 lakh women. By October 2024, the total investor base rose to 93.65 lakh, with women accounting for 25.66 lakh, marking a 58.59% increase in female participation.
This trend is mirrored nationwide, where women comprised 22.6% of all investors at the end of FY22, rising to 23.9% by October 2024. Among major states, Delhi (29.8%), Maharashtra (27.7%), and Tamil Nadu (27.5%) exceed the national average in female representation, while Bihar (15.4%), Uttar Pradesh (18.2%), and Odisha (19.4%) remain below 20%.
Despite regional disparities, the overall rise in female participation signals growing gender inclusivity in India's financial markets, the NSE report highlighted. Shah also noted that women often invest in IPOs using their savings and adopt long-term strategies for wealth building.
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