Guwahati, Feb. 5 -- Assam has emerged as a growing force in India's investment landscape, with the participation of women in the stock market among the highest in the country.

However, officials from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have raised concerns over the rising vulnerability of investors in the state to online trading scams.

Speaking at a 'Regional Investor Seminar for Awareness' on Wednesday, SEBI officials revealed that Assam has over 24.6 lakh registered investors, with women making up 29.8% of this figure. "Assam's women have the fifth-highest participation rate in the securities market nationwide. Their involvement has significantly contributed to the state's investor growth, which has tripled from 0.7% in ...