Mumbai, Oct. 6 -- Continuous investor awareness and early market participation remain the primary drivers for long-term wealth creation, even as the cost of transacting in India remains among the highest globally due to taxes like STT, said Kamlesh Shroff, National President, Association of NSE Members of India (ANMI).

Speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the ANMI Seminar on Investor Awareness & Financial Education in Mumbai on Tuesday, Shroff highlighted the shifting demographic profile of market participants.

"The new kids who are actually investing-the average age has consistently reduced and now stands at 28 to 29 years. Getting into the market faster provides a better opportunity to make money through compounding and long-term app...