Women Investors Drive Rs 11.3 Tn. AUM in CAMS-serviced Funds, Account for 35% of Inflows
Computer Age Management Services Limited (CAMS), India’s largest registrar and transfer agent to mutual funds, today announced the release of the 5th edition of its flagship report, “Going Beyond the Box - Report on Women Investors 2026.” The report presents a comprehensive, data-led view of the evolving participation of women in India’s mutual fund ecosystem, highlighting a decisive shift towards more purposeful, disciplined and growth-oriented investing.
Drawing insights from CAMS-serviced mutual funds, the report captures the scale and momentum of women investors in India. Women now account for Rs 11.3 Tn. in mutual fund assets under management (AuM) and contributed Rs 3.0 Tn. in gross inflows during FY’26, underscoring their growing role in shaping India’s investment landscape. The report points to a clear evolution from participation to purposeful investing, with women increasingly adopting diversified products and long-term wealth creation strategies.
Commenting on the report, Anuj Kumar, Managing Director, CAMS, said, “Women across metros and emerging regions in India are reshaping the investment landscape, driven by rising financial independence and growing awareness of wealth-building products. This reflects a clear shift in women’s long-term wealth creation behaviour and investment confidence.”
The full report can be accessed here: https://www.camsonline.com/assets/PDF/Report_Women_Investor_2026.pdf
The report highlights strong growth across key dimensions:
* Expanding investor base: The number of women investors has reached 13.2 Mn., with 2.2 Mn. new investors added in FY’26, indicating sustained onboarding momentum
* Equity-led, diversified portfolios: Equity remains dominant, while hybrid and solution-oriented funds are seeing faster growth, indicating rising diversification and goal-based investing
* Strong SIP adoption: Women account for 29% of live SIPs, with increasing preference for systematic, long-term investing
* Younger participation rising: Nearly 75% of women investors are below 50, with sharp growth in the under-35 segment
* B30 participation strengthens: Beyond Top 30 cities now contribute 45% of women investors, signalling deeper penetration
The report also highlights behavioural shifts, with women investors displaying increasing comfort with digital and assisted channels, alongside a growing inclination towards multi-asset portfolios that are aligned with long-term financial goals.
Overall, the “Going Beyond the Box 2026” report positions women as a transformative force in India’s investment journey, moving from participation to leadership in wealth creation. The findings carry important implications for asset managers, distributors, and policymakers as the industry works toward expanding access, improving inclusion, and designing products that resonate with the evolving needs of women investors.
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