India, March 6 -- With growing financial independence and a rising appetite for high-yield assets, many Indian women are increasingly turning to real estate over traditional investments such as fixed deposits and gold. About 66% of women now view real estate as their preferred investment vehicle. While gold and FDs still retain a place in portfolios, the stock market remains relatively underrepresented among women investors, with just 3% considering it an option, Anarock's consumer sentiment survey said.

The number of women in the high-net-worth (HNI) segment is also rising, further driving demand for property. Reflecting this shift, nearly 61% of women homebuyers are now looking at homes priced above Rs.90 lakh, a sharp increase from ju...