Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:41pm on 31 Jan 2025,Friday Business
India’s capital markets thrived in FY25, driven by a surge in retail investors, record IPO listings, and corporate bond activity, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25. Retail investors grew from 49M in FY20 to 132M in December 2024, while demat accounts hit 185M. India led global IPO listings with a 30% share. Equity and debt markets raised ₹11.1T from April-December 2024. Mutual fund AuM rose 25.3% to ₹66.9T. Despite corporate bonds raising ₹7.3T, liquidity challenges persist. The report highlights regulatory reforms, digital infrastructure, and strong earnings as key drivers.
