12 Aug 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): The number of women investors in India’s stock market is steadily increasing. According to data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) up to June 2025, women’s participation has risen in almost all states, while the proportion of investors under the age of 30 has declined.
Maharashtra leads the way
In terms of total unique investor registrations, Maharashtra tops the list with 28.4% women investors, up from 25.6% in FY 2023. Gujarat ranks second, where the figure has risen from 26.6% to 27.8%.
Improvement in Uttar Pradesh but still below the national average
Uttar Pradesh, which has the country’s second-largest investor base, has 18.7% women investors — lower than the national average of 24.5%. However, this is an improvement from 16.9% in FY 2023.
Big leaps in smaller markets
Several smaller states and union territories have women’s participation well above the national average. Goa tops the list, followed by Mizoram. Chandigarh has 32% women investors, Delhi 30.5%, and Sikkim 30.3%.
Decline in young investors’ share
The proportion of investors under the age of 30 has fallen from 40% in March 2024 to 39% in June 2025. This decline is mainly due to fewer new young investors entering the market.
Overall, the data shows that gender diversity in the Indian stock market is improving, but the drop in young investors’ participation remains a concern.
Summary:
A new NSE report highlights a major shift as more women actively invest in the stock market, marking a significant rise in female financial participation.