Mumbai, Jan. 26 -- While direct participation by individual investors in the equity market has moderated after record inflows in 2024, Indian households have continued to channel their savings into equities through mutual funds, highlighting sustained confidence in equities as a long-term wealth creation avenue, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The report noted that after witnessing net investments of Rs 1.7 lakh crore (USD 19.8 bn) in 2024 and consistent buying over the previous five years, individual investors turned moderate net sellers in 2025. During the year, net outflows from individual investors stood at Rs 5,717 crore (USD 0.6 bn).

Despite this moderation, cumulative net investments by individuals in ...