
In a growing portion of India, nearly every third investor is now a woman
Coming to the next milestone, more than half of Indian states now have a female-investor share that exceeds the national average of nearly 25%. Despite this, the underlying momentum is undeniably positive as the needle is moving in the right direction nearly everywhere.
Even in regions with historically lower participation, such as Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir, the numbers have risen from 13.8% to over 16% between FY23 and FY26.Maharashtra, a massive market, has seen its female share grow from 25.6% to 28.9% since FY23. Gujarat follows a similar path of steady inclusion, touching 28.3% in the current fiscal year so far.
Leading the charge once again are smaller and north-eastern states such as Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, with women's share jumping over 500 basis points during this period.The next phase of growth for women in the markets will depend less on mere access and more on building sustained confidence and engagement. Poddar said,“The next phase of growth will likely depend on confidence, engagement, and the broader investment ecosystem." She observed that many first-time women investors tend to approach markets with a longer-term perspective and a focus on financial stability.
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