Retail Investors

Cushion impact of unprecedented FPI outflows

Krishna Kant & Ram Prasad Sahu delve into the earnings of the 10 biggest sectors in Q4FY26

Around 2.3 million new demat accounts were opened in May, below the 2025 monthly average, as subdued markets and geopolitical uncertainties weighed on retail participation

If India's growth story plays out over the next two decades, Vikas Saitja, MD & CEO at Shriram Wealth believes there is enough opportunity for more wealth management firms.

In last two financial years, retail investors increased holding in 118 Nifty 500 stocks where FIIs cut stake; of these 65 stocks trade below March 2024 levels amid tepid market mood, shows data.

Angel One Group CEO Ambarish Kenghe discusses market volatility, India's long-term growth story, AI-led investing, retail participation, and tapping tier-2/3 cities for the next 100 mn investors

In April alone, they snapped up shares worth ₹19,664 cr, recording their biggest buy since Oct '24

Women below 35 have emerged as the largest group of female mutual fund investors, reflecting rising financial participation and growing SIP adoption

Upstox CEO Ravi Kumar says retail investors are becoming more discerning and risk-aware, with trading behaviour shifting from momentum-driven bets to more disciplined strategies

The share of individual investors (retail and High Net Worth Individual (HNI) combined) in companies listed on NSE declined to a 5-year low of 9.11 per cent as on Mar ch 31, 2026, down from 9.28 per

Data has shown that on falling market days, retail investors were net buyers, and on rising days, they were net sellers. So, the idea that they are always disadvantaged is a misnomer, Kumar said.

MF investors see zero returns but SIP inflows remain strong. Analysts say patience may be tested, even as bull market hopes build

According to the report, the number of investors participating in the cash segment declined to 35.8 million in FY26 from 37.7 million in FY25

Retail trading activity cools as volatility and weak returns shrink NSE's active client base, with discount brokers seeing the sharpest decline

New margin standards, which require customers to have enough equity in their account to cover the risks they run at that moment, will apply to all investors rather than just small ones

Reserve Bank of India keeps bond structure intact but tightens rules with digital access, investor safeguards and stricter compliance norms

Activity could moderate in early FY27 amid market volatility

Retail investors remain resilient amid Iran war volatility, shifting towards index investing, diversification, and long-term strategies, says smallcase CEO.

Personally, as an experienced investor, I would allocate more to mid, small-caps; if India grows faster than the world, these companies should grow faster too, said Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC MF.

According to data, FIIs net sold shares worth ₹19,584.70 crore in the cash market, and index futures worth ₹10,100.74 crore in the F&O segment in the last three trading sessions.