Indian households are increasingly investing in equities and market-linked instruments. This shift marks a significant change from traditional bank deposits. The trend shows growing confidence in riskier assets. While equity participation is rising, the debt market remains underdeveloped. Developing the debt market is the next step for a robust financial system.
India defies West Asia war concerns as Q4 GDP growth hits 7.8%; risks remain ahead
India’s economy surged by a better-than-expected 7.8% in the March quarter, exceeding forecasts and pushing FY26 growth to 7.7%. This robust performance was driven by