India's households hold only about one-fourth of their wealth in financial assets, highlighting a reliance on property and physical assets amid global growth in financial markets.
Financial assets account for just 25.8% of gross wealth in India
Jul 12, 2026
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What's the storyThe 2026 UBS Global Wealth Report has revealed a major difference in the composition of wealth between India and other countries.
While global personal wealth surged by 10.8% in US dollar terms in 2025, more than double the growth rate of previous years, India still lags behind with only about one-fourth of its household wealth invested in financial assets.
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