SEBI Survey: Only ~3.21 Cr Households Invest in Securities Markets in India
Low Participation Only about 3.21 crore households out of 33.72 crore total are invested in securities market products. That’s roughly 9.5% participation overall
Urban vs Rural Gap Urban household participation stands higher at ~15%, while rural areas lag lower in market engagement
Metro & State Trends Top 9 metros show around 23% penetration; Delhi leads states, followed by Maharashtra
Awareness vs Investment About 63% of households know at least one market product but still do not invest