Individual investors’ holding in NSE listed companies surges 5x to Rs 84 lakh crore since pandemic: NSE Pulse Report

Despite volatility, Indian retail investors sharply increased equity exposure post-pandemic, with holdings crossing Rs 84 lakh crore by September 2025, growing over fivefold. Mutual funds, SIPs and DIIs drove sustained participation, record AUM growth, and long-term equity commitment nationwide momentum.