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Banks miss the surge in Indian savings as shares and mutual funds explode 15x

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Banks miss the surge in Indian savings as shares and mutual funds explode 15x

Household money shifted to markets far faster than deposits

Government data shows households have poured far more into shares and mutual funds than into bank deposits over the past decade. Savings in markets have jumped over 15x, while household bank deposits grew much more slowly. The shift suggests banks are not capturing a growing share of household wealth, raising questions about where India’s savings are going next.

  • Household savings in shares and mutual funds rose over 15x
  • Bank deposit growth lagged sharply over the same decade
  • More household wealth is moving toward market-linked assets
  • The savings debate is increasingly about allocation, not just totals
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