Mumbai, Feb. 20 -- Retail investors made a record net purchase in the Indian stock markets in January 2026, with net buying of Rs 16,944 crore, marking the highest investment by individual investors in the last 14 months, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The report stated that January 2026 witnessed the highest net inflows from individual investors since October 2024, highlighting a strong resurgence in retail participation in the secondary market.

"In January 2026, individual investors recorded net purchases of Rs 16,944 crore in the secondary market, marking the strongest monthly net inflow from this segment since October 2024 and representing a significant rebound compared to the preceding month," the repor...