An Empirical Study of Investor Behaviour in Investment Decision Making among IT Professionals

Omkar Lad; Amol Khandagale

doi:10.55524/ijirem.2025.12.4.7

Abstract

This study shows that flexible work timetable makes a big difference for women in their careers. Women who had flexible work strategy said they felt happier at work had better mental health and were able to balance their personalized and specialized lives better. They felt more in control of their time could take exceed care of themselves and had more energy to handle both work and personal tasks. Fixed work hours can be useful because they give a sense of structure and predictability but they often don’t suit the needs of women specifically those who own family or other responsibilities. Hybrid work layout had some benefits but they didn’t always furnish a steady routine which occasionally caused confusion. Women with flexible schedules also reported less strain and were less likely to feel burned out. Many felt more independence to learn new skills and connect with others in their field which is major for their career growth. On the other side women with strict agenda often felt limited. Over 40% said fixed hours held them back slowing down their career progression or stopping them from taking on important projects. The study certainly shows that flexible work schedules are more than just a nice benefit they are essential for assisting women succeed and remain emotionally healthy. To build workplaces that are supportive and strong, companies should offer flexible options that fit different job needs. With more people using digital tools for remote and hybrid work are not just possible they’re necessary for a workforce that can meet the demands of the future.

Keywords

Investors Behaviour, IT Professionals, Financial Literacy, Risk Tolerance, Investment Decision Making, Digital Platforms, Behavioural Finance, Emotional Bias, Mutual Funds, Equity Investments.

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O. Lad, A. Khandagale, "An Empirical Study of Investor Behaviour in Investment Decision Making among IT Professionals", International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Management (IJIREM), Vol-12, Issue-4, Page No-39-42, 2025. Available from: https://doi.org/10.55524/ijirem.2025.12.4.7

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Omkar Lad

Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Sinhgad Institute of Management, Pune, India

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