Demat Accounts

As per the 360 One Capital report, NSE active clients declined in July by 1.8 per cent M-o-M and 3.6 per cent Y-o-Y.

Additions stood at 2.89 mn in July, highest since Jan

Demat account additions rose to a four-month high in June as revived IPO activity, easing geopolitical concerns and improving market sentiment attracted more retail investors

Around 2.3 million new demat accounts were opened in May, below the 2025 monthly average, as subdued markets and geopolitical uncertainties weighed on retail participation

Net additions dropped to 32 mn as weaker returns, IPO moderation and rising volatility weigh on retail participation

Sebi has relaxed reporting requirements for brokers and depository participants, allowing selective account reporting and simplifying demat disclosure norms

Indian equities were turbulent in 2025 as investors grappled with a decline in corporate earnings and uncertainty over the trade deal with the US

The Reserve Bank of India has already put in place a detailed fraud risk management framework for all regulated entities

Demat account additions dropped 40% in the first nine months of 2025 as volatility, weak returns, and fewer IPOs dampened retail investor participation

Market participants said account openings have moderated in recent months as equity returns plateau

The BSE froze promoter demat accounts in 457 companies, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) 2024-25 annual report released on August 12

With seamless onboarding and the continued allure of equities fuelling demand, July's additions pushed the nationwide demat count beyond 200 million

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The Indian market is witnessing remarkable participation from retail investors, with a surge in demat accounts to 19.4 crore in 2025 from 3.6 crore in 2019, a senior Sebi official said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, domestic institutional ownership in listed companies has increased from 13 per cent to 20 per cent, while foreign ownership has declined from 22 per cent to 17 per cent. Speaking at an event organised by IVCA Renewable Energy Summit 2025, Ruchi Chojer, Executive Director at Sebi, said that trust is the cornerstone of investment, and India has earned that trust. "At Sebi, our regulatory approach has focused on balancing capital formation with systemic stability and investor protection. Trust is the cornerstone of investment, and India has earned that trust," she was quoted in a statement issued by IVCA. She shared that retail participation has surged from 3.6 crore demat accounts in 2019 to 19.4 crore in 2025. Highlighting the evolution of capital markets in the country, Chojer

June also marked the second consecutive monthly increase after a steady decline from January to April

May snaps a four-month slide with 2.2 million new accounts, pushing the total towards 200 million

The monthly average of 3.42 million new accounts also set a new record for a financial year

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