ET Alpha Wealth Summit | India's passive investing boom just starting; speed of change is unlike anything seen elsewhere: Sid Swaminathan (opens original article in a new tab)

India's investment landscape is transforming rapidly with passive funds growing from 6% to 25% in 10 years, driven by market maturity, investor skepticism of active management, and a booming digital ecosystem. Investor behavior is changing faster than in other countries, with diverse needs across different market segments.

• India's passive investing is growing rapidly, from 6% to 25% of mutual funds in 10 years
• Investor behavior is changing faster than in other countries, with increased focus on asset allocation and global exposure
• Digital ecosystem is accelerating financial access and education in India's investment market
• Swaminathan notes multiple investment markets exist in India, each at different maturity stages