45 pc young Indians prioritising stocks as primary investment option: Report

Fortyfive per cent of Indians under age 35 are now picking up stocks as their primary investment option a new report said on MondayThe growing interest in the stock market is driven by increased financial awareness better access to investment tools and a desire for longterm wealth creationAccording to the lsquoInvestor Behaviour Indexrsquo IBI 2025 report by StockGro in collaboration with research firm 1Lattice 81 per cent of respondents have already invested in the stock marketThis shift indicates that more young people are moving away from traditional savings instruments and embracing direct equity investmentsldquoEquity investments are truly being recognised as an excellent wealth creation and passive income generation toolrdquo said Amar Choudhary CEO at 1LatticeDespite this enthusiasm financial education remains a major challenge the report addedIt found that 42 per cent of noninvestors feel they lack the knowledge needed to start investing while 44 per cent of aspiring investors want stepbystep guidanceAdditionally 38 per cent of respondents prefer learning through online video courses a growing demand for structured and accessible financial educationldquoWith young investors leading the shift towards equities and educationfirst digital platforms the need for financial literacy has never been more urgent according to Ajay Lakhotia Founder and CEO StockGroDigital investment platforms are playing a crucial role in this transformationThe report revealed that 68 per cent of respondents prefer using digital platforms for investmentrelated learning and tradingFeatures like realtime insights AIdriven recommendations and virtual trading experiences have made investing more accessibleNearly 50 per cent of beginners prefer practicing with virtual money before making real investmentsThe study also showed the gender gap in stock market participation with only 101 per cent of investors being womenHowever there is a positive shift as 34 per cent of female respondents plan to increase their exposure to equities in the coming yearMarket volatility remains a concern for investors with 51 per cent expressing fears about potential market crashesThe findings showed that financial literacy and digital investment tools are reaching beyond metropolitan areasThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever