80% of women start mutual funds before 35 as SIPs spark early investing habits

Nearly all early starters credit SIPs, not luck

A new study finds nearly 80% of women mutual fund investors begin their journey before age 35, with SIPs emerging as the main gateway for younger participants. It also points to growing involvement in financial decisions and better retention, but notes persistent challenges: confidence gaps and a lingering mismatch between saving and investing.