NSE Surpasses 23 Crore Trading Accounts Amid Rising Retail Investor Participation
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 09:55 IST
- NSE surpasses 23 crore unique trading accounts, adding 1 crore in just 3 months.
- Growth driven by digital trading platforms and rising participation from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
- Investor education efforts expand, with over 14,600 awareness programmes and IPF growing to Rs 2,573 crore.
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) announced that the total number of unique trading accounts on its platform has crossed the 23-crore mark, just three months after reaching the 22-crore milestone in April. This rapid growth underscores the rising participation of retail investors and the increasing accessibility of capital markets across India.
As of July 28, the number of unique registered investors stood at 11.8 crore, reflecting the growing enthusiasm and trust in equity markets among individual participants.
“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.
The surge in account openings has been driven by rapid digitalisation and the uptake of mobile-based trading platforms, which have significantly lowered entry barriers, especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
In terms of regional contribution, Maharashtra leads with nearly 4 crore accounts, representing 17% of total trading accounts. It is followed by Uttar Pradesh (2.5 crore, 11%), Gujarat (2 crore, 9%), and West Bengal and Rajasthan with 1.3 crore accounts each (6%). These five states collectively contribute almost 50% of all investor accounts, while the top 10 states account for nearly 75% of the total.
NSE noted that a large portion of new investors are young and first-time participants. To foster responsible investing, SEBI and NSE have ramped up investor awareness initiatives covering risk management, fraud prevention, and long-term wealth creation.
The Investor Awareness Programmes (IAPs) have grown fourfold, from 3,504 in FY20 to 14,679 in FY25, reaching over 8 lakh participants across India.
The NSE Investor Protection Fund (IPF) has also risen by 22% year-on-year, now standing at Rs 2,573 crore as of June 30, 2025.
Backed by a surge in retail interest and strong equity returns over 17% annualised for Nifty 50 and 20% for Nifty 500 India’s equity markets continue to deepen and democratise, powered by technology and investor trust.
