New Delhi, June 25 -- India's exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry has crossed Rs.10 lakh crore in assets under management, reflecting a shift in how Indian investors are approaching portfolio building. For a long time, mutual funds remained the primary focus of retail investment activity. Today, ETFs are drawing growing interest across different investor groups, from those exploring markets for the first time to those with longer investment experience. The availability of mobile investment platforms has also contributed to this trend by making ETF investing more accessible. This article looks at why ETF adoption is growing and how ETF apps are supporting investor participation in this space.

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