New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Gen Z or investors under the age of 30 now comprise 38% of the investor base in India, up from 23% in FY19, according to estimates in EY India's latest report on wealth inclusion trends in India.

The EY report dated September 2026, titled 'Wealth inclusion in India: Expanding investor participation beyond metros', noted that based on how the trends have evolved, India can add 10 crore long-term investors by 2035 as wealth creation expands to tier 2 and 3 cities. In a release on 29 September, it stated new investors can be credited to rising participation from smaller cities, young investors, women and digitally connected households.

As per the data, the opportunity is underpinned by a largely untapped base of fina...