Utpal Sarkar

An Empirical Study of Herding Behavior, Gender Differences, and Investment Barriers in Mutual Fund Decisions: Evidence from Teachers in Semi-Rural North-East India

Utpal Sarkar & Ajit Chandra Das · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Mutual fund investment behavior among semi-rural teachers in India is shaped not only by financial awareness but also by herding tendencies, gender differences, and social influences. This study examines the behavioral and demographic factors influencing mutual fund investment de...