Retail investors return to equities with Rs 10,572 crore buying in September

What happened: Retail investors bought ₹10,572 crore of equities in the secondary market in September, returning after selling in July and August, while primary market buying continued for a ninth Why it matters: Akshat Garg of Choice Wealth called the September buying a buy-the-dip response rather than speculative froth, with retail stepping in as FPIs exited. Ravi Singh of Master Capital Services said buying may continue selectively, supported by a strong IPO pipeline and domestic confidence, though valuations, earnings, crude prices and foreign outflows could affect participation.

Retail investors bought ₹10,572 crore of equities in the secondary market in September, returning after selling in July and August, while primary market buying continued for a ninth

Akshat Garg of Choice Wealth called the September buying a buy-the-dip response rather than speculative froth, with retail stepping in as FPIs exited. Ravi Singh of Master Capital Services said buying may continue selectively, supported by a strong IPO pipeline and domestic confidence, though valuations, earnings, crude prices and foreign outflows could affect participation.