Demographic Features and The Factors Influencing ‎Investment in Mutual Funds: Evidence from Kamrup ‎Metro District

  • Authors

    • Dr. Jasojit Debnath Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus: Meriema, Kohima, Nagaland, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9900-0243
    • Dr. Vizosanuo Belho Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Unity College, Dimapur, Nagaland, India
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ddqc4990

    Received date: November 12, 2025

    Accepted date: December 22, 2025

    Published date: January 1, 2026

  • Mutual Funds; Demographics; Kamrup Metro District

  • Abstract

    Mutual funds offer investors the opportunity to invest in diversified schemes based on their ‎risk appetite. Various factors influence investors' decisions, which stem from their demographic ‎and socio-economic characteristics. This study investigates the demographic features and factors ‎influencing mutual fund investments and examines the relationship between them. Primary data ‎were collected from 350 randomly selected residents of the Kamrup Metro district in the state of Assam, India, for drawing ‎conclusions. High returns, portfolio diversification, and tax benefits are the most critical factors ‎influencing mutual fund investment decisions. Significant differences were observed among ‎investors based on gender, marital status, and educational qualification‎.

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    Debnath, D. J., & Belho, D. V. (2026). Demographic Features and The Factors Influencing ‎Investment in Mutual Funds: Evidence from Kamrup ‎Metro District. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(8), 964-970. https://doi.org/10.14419/ddqc4990