💨 Abstract

The Indian stock market is experiencing a significant revolution with barriers to entry falling, leading to one in five households owning shares. This "participatory capitalism" has seen an increase in mutual funds and demat accounts, and derivatives trading, with India accounting for 80% of global turnover. However, the large number of first-time investors raises concerns about financial stability, with Indian regulators growing uneasy.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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