The number of unique trading accounts on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) surpassed the 23-crore mark, just about three months after crossing the 22-crore milestone in April this year, the stock exchange said on Wednesday.
As of July 28, the number of unique registered investors stands at 11.8 crore.
“This momentum reflects the deepening trust in India’s capital markets and the resilience of investor sentiment amid global economic uncertainty,” said Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer at NSE.
According to Krishnan, the expansion has been powered by rapid digitalisation and the widespread adoption of mobile-based trading solutions, which have significantly lowered entry barriers for investors, especially across smaller cities and semi-urban centres.
In terms of regional distribution, Maharashtra leads with nearly 4 crore accounts (17% share), followed by Uttar Pradesh (2.5 crore, 11%), Gujarat (over 2 crore, 9%), and West Bengal and Rajasthan (each with over 1.3 crore, 6% share), the exchange stated.
Collectively, these five states account for nearly half of all investor accounts, while the top 10 states contribute close to three-fourths of the total.
The NSE noted a growing share of young and first-time investors participating in the market. To support their investment journey, SEBI and NSE have launched large-scale awareness initiatives focusing on risk management, fraud prevention, and long-term investment principles.
The number of Investor Awareness Programmes (IAPs) conducted by the NSE has grown nearly fourfold – from 3,504 in FY20 to 14,679 in FY25 – reaching over 8 lakh participants across all states and union territories.
Meanwhile, the Investor Protection Fund (IPF) managed by the NSE has increased by over 22% year-on-year, reaching Rs 2,573 crore as of June 30, 2025.
Over the past five years, the Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 have delivered strong annualised returns of over 17% and 20%, respectively.
“With more people investing in equities, ETFs, REITs, InvITs, and debt instruments, this milestone marks a more diversified and accessible investment landscape driven by technology,” Krishnan added.
-IANS