{
  "id": 7971550,
  "title": "From Walkie-Talkies To Voice AI, Angel One Bets On India’s Next Investor Boom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/from-walkie-talkies-to-voice-ai-angel-one-bets-on-indias-next",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-17T06:39:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/from-walkie-talkies-to-voice-ai-angel-one-bets-on-indias-next-investor-boom"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Angel One has transformed from a traditional broker to a digital financial services platform, mirroring India's broader capital markets evolution. Group Chief Strategy Officer Amit Majumdar highlights young investors and customers beyond metros as key drivers of growth. The company's journey began in 1992, when founder Dinesh Thakkar started with minimal capital, aiming to assist retail customers in understanding equities amidst an institution-dominated market. Initially reliant on walkie-talkies for market updates, Angel One shifted to a fully digital platform, leveraging online referrals and organic channels for growth.\n\nToday, over 70% of Angel One's customers are new to the market with little equity knowledge, half of whom are under 25 and reside in tier-II and tier-III cities. The platform has evolved to cater to a younger demographic, adopting a behavior-driven approach. Technology, particularly AI, is set to differentiate future investment platforms, with data analysis improving engagement and guiding suitable investment choices. Cybersecurity remains a priority, with continuous vulnerability assessments and regulator collaboration.\n\nExpansion into mutual funds, insurance, lending, wealth management, and asset management has enabled Angel One to retain young customers, who spend significant time on mobile devices. The company has diversified its offerings beyond broking, with nearly 1.8 crore customers participating in equities, and 40% of mutual fund investors having never traded equities before. While volatility attracts traders seeking opportunities, many long-term investors are now building equity holdings. Angel One mitigates risks by warning users about high derivative trading losses and providing education on trading strategies and risk management.\n\nRegulation is crucial for maintaining market confidence, as a single serious incident can set back progress for years, especially with the influx of new investors. Angel One is actively engaging in AI and voice technology innovations, envisioning a future where customers interact with the platform through spoken commands, simplifying the investment process.",
  "summary": "Angel One’s transformation from a traditional broker into a digital financial services platform reflects the wider evolution of India’s capital markets. In a conversation with The Free Press Journal’s Sheryll D’Souza , Amit Majumdar , Group Chief Strategy Officer at Angel One, explains how young investors and customers beyond metros are driving growth. He also discusses cybersecurity, derivatives…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}