Synopsis
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has reported an impressive growth of over 2 crore new investor accounts in just six months, now surpassing 22 crore total accounts. This surge reflects increasing investor confidence, enhanced accessibility through digital means, and a growing market capitalization.Key Takeaways
- Over 2 crore new accounts added in six months.
- Unique registered investors reached 11.3 crore.
- Maharashtra leads with the highest investor accounts.
- Nifty 50 Index recorded a 22% annualized return.
- Market capitalization of NSE-listed companies hit Rs 410.87 lakh crore.
New Delhi, April 11 (NationPress) The overall number of investor accounts on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has exceeded 22 crore this month, marking a significant rise of more than 2 crore accounts in just six months after breaching the 20-crore milestone in October 2024, as reported on Friday.
Additionally, the count of unique registered investors reached 11.3 crore (as of March 31, 2025), having surpassed the 11 crore threshold on January 20, 2025.
Investors may hold accounts with various brokers, leading to multiple client codes.
Maharashtra tops the list with the highest number of investor accounts at 3.8 crore, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 2.4 crore, Gujarat at 1.9 crore, and both Rajasthan and West Bengal with around 1.3 crore each.
Collectively, these states contribute to nearly 49 percent of the total accounts, while the top ten states account for approximately three-fourths of the overall total.
The benchmark Nifty 50 Index has achieved a remarkable 22 percent annualized return over the past five years, while the Nifty 500 Index has shown a 25 percent annualized return, indicating substantial wealth generation for investors during this timeframe.
The NSE’s Investor Protection Fund (IPF) has increased by over 23 percent year-on-year to Rs 2,459 crore as of March 31, 2025.
Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer of NSE, stated, “India’s investor base continues to grow swiftly, with over 2 crore new accounts added in just six months — a clear reflection of strong investor confidence in India’s growth trajectory, even amid global economic challenges.”
This increase has been fueled by accelerated digital transformation and the rising use of mobile trading, making capital markets more accessible to investors in tier 2, 3, and 4 cities.
The growth also underscores the effectiveness of targeted initiatives to enhance retail participation, including widespread financial literacy campaigns and simplified KYC procedures, according to Krishnan.
The market capitalization of NSE-listed firms reached Rs 410.87 lakh crore ($4.81 trillion) in FY25 (up to March 31), up from Rs 384.2 lakh crore ($4.61 trillion) in FY24 — reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.94 percent, as per recently released NSE data.
As of March 31, 2025, the total number of companies listed on the NSE stood at 2,720.
