Key facts
- NSE investor accounts have surpassed 26 crore.
- Over 4.3 crore new accounts were added in the past year.
- This growth represents approximately 17% of the total accounts.
- Mobile trading and participation from tier-2 and tier-3 cities are driving growth.
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced that its total investor accounts have surpassed the significant milestone of 26 crore. The exchange noted that a substantial portion of this growth occurred recently, with over 4.3 crore new accounts being added in the past year alone. This figure represents approximately 17% of the total accounts, underscoring a sustained level of retail investor interest. The NSE attributes this surge in participation to factors such as increased mobile trading accessibility and a growing number of investors from tier-2 and tier-3 cities across India. This trend persists despite prevailing geopolitical uncertainties and general market volatility.