A third of Gen Z investing in securities market: Sebi chief

Nearly a third of Gen Z investors are now participating in the securities market, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday, while lauding digital transformation and the strengthening of digital public infrastructure which he said have unlocked efficiencies and inclusion on an unprecedented scale.

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Pandey, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), said that participation from Gen Z—those aged between 18 and 27 years—is an encouraging sign of growing financial engagement at an early age.

"This trend reflects not only the rising trust in formal financial systems but also signals a significant opportunity for long-term wealth creation and inclusive participation in the nation's economic progress," Pandey said. He was addressing the 16th Capital Market Conference by industry body Assocham in Delhi.

According to data from the depositories, the total number of demat accounts has surged to over 190 million as of April 2025, which was less than 50 million in December 2020. NSE's Market Pulse report issued every month showed that the share of investors under 30 years has risen sharply from 22.9 per cent in March 2018 to 39.5 per cent in March 2025.

The report notes that the jump reflects rising financial literacy and easier access through digital platforms.