North India Statesman
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Ahmedabad: The stock market is playing an important role in capital formation. In such a situation, the inclination of the younger generation towards investment has also increased considerably and the participation of Millennial generations (people born between 1997 and 2012) in the stock market is also seen increasing. The market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kant Pandey, citing industry estimates, said that about one -third of investors are participating in the stock market.
Pandey said that this trend not only reflects the growing belief in formal financial systems, but also indicates an important opportunity for long -term wealth creation and inclusive participation in economic progress of the nation. He also said that the participation of youth gives encouraging indications of increasing financial participation at a young age.
According to depository data, by April 2025, the total number of demat accounts has crossed 19 crores, which was less than 5 crores in December 2020. SHGE’s monthly ‘Market Pulse’ report shows that investors under 30 years of age have increased from 22.9% in March 2018 to 39.5% in March 2025. This growth reflects increasing financial literacy and easy access through digital platforms. The joint stake of investors aged 50 years and above has come down from 25.8% in March 2018 to only 15.1% in March 2025, reflecting the changing investment culture run by young, technology-loving participants.
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In addition to direct investment in shares in the last few years, investment has also increased through mutual funds. By March 2025, the total number of folios (accounts) has increased to 23.45 crore, which was 17.8 crores a year ago. According to the FY 2025 report of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), 47% of the investment made by people under 25 years of age was in equity schemes. Young investors are ready to take more risk. This is also clear from a large part of their net investment in the equity segment.
In FY 2025, Rs. The initial public issue (IPO) of the highest amount of Rs 1.7 lakh crore was raised. The market capitalization of listed companies by April. Was. 423 lakh crore rupees, which is Rs. It was 1.1 billion in FY 2019. It was 150 lakh crores. Which reflects the strong confidence of investors and better performance of the corporate sector. The Indian securities market is not only a means of facilitating financial transactions, but it is also a powerful engine of capital formation.
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