NEW DELHI, May 19 (ANI): Women investors in India are emerging as a major force in the mutual fund industry, with assets under management reaching Rs 11.3 trillion and their share in inflows rising to 35 percent in FY26, according to a report released by urlComputer Age Management Services Limitedhttps://www.camsonline.com.
The report highlighted a sharp increase in women’s participation in India’s mutual fund ecosystem, reflecting a shift from basic participation toward long-term and goal-based wealth creation.
It stated that women investors contributed Rs 3 trillion in gross inflows during FY26, driven by growing financial independence and increasing awareness of investment products.
According to the report, the number of women investors has reached 13.2 million, with 2.2 million new investors added during FY26 alone.
The report noted that equity remains the preferred investment category among women investors, while hybrid and solution-oriented funds are witnessing faster growth, indicating greater portfolio diversification.
Women now account for 29 percent of active Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), reflecting a strong preference for disciplined and long-term investing strategies.
Nearly 75 percent of women investors are below the age of 50, with significant growth recorded among investors under 35 years of age, the report said.
It also highlighted that participation from regions beyond the top 30 cities now accounts for 45 percent of women investors, pointing to broader geographical penetration across the country.
The report added that women investors are increasingly adopting digital investment platforms and multi-asset strategies aligned with long-term financial goals, positioning them as a transformative force in India’s investment ecosystem. (ANI)
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