Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Market Volatility Slows New Demat Additions
In 2025, the stock market had a lot of ups and downs, which made some people nervous about investing.
This meant fewer new people opened accounts to buy and sell stocks.
Even so, the total number of accounts kept growing, showing that more people are interested in investing for the long term.
Experts think this is because people are learning to save and invest regularly, even when the market is unstable.
They also believe that in 2026, the market will do better, and more people will start investing again.
Some companies, like big banks and telecom firms, are expected to do well next year.
Overall, even though 2025 was a tough year, the future looks promising for investors.
New demat account additions fell by over 20% between December 2024 and November 2025 due to market volatility.
Total demat accounts grew by 15% between December 2024 and January 2025, reaching 21.28 crore by November 2025.
Market order activity rebounded over 20% by November 2025, indicating a recovery in investor participation.
ICICI Securities identified seven high-conviction stock picks for 2026, including Bank of Baroda, Bajaj Finance, and Bharti Airtel, with potential upsides ranging from 17% to 32%.
IDFC First Bank's board will meet on January 31, 2026, to consider and approve the financial results for Q3FY26.
- Who
- Investors, brokerages, and market analysts
- What
- Market volatility impacting new demat additions and stock performance
- When
- Between December 2024 and November 2025
- Where
- Indian stock markets
- Why
- Due to regulatory changes, global geopolitical events, and heightened market volatility
- New Demat Additions
- Fell by over 20% between December 2024 and November 2025
- Total Demat Accounts
- 21.28 crore as of November 2025
- Demat Account Growth
- 15% between December 2024 and January 2025
- Market Order Activity
- Rebounded over 20% by November 2025
- Average Age of New Investors
- Around 29 years
- SIP Contributions
- Systematic investing becoming default behavior for long-term wealth creation
- ICICI Securities' Target for Bank of Baroda
- Rs 340 (17% upside)
- ICICI Securities' Target for Bajaj Finance
- Rs 1,180 (18% upside)
- ICICI Securities' Target for Bharti Airtel
- Rs 2,450 (17% upside)
- ICICI Securities' Target for Dalmia Bharat
- Rs 2,650 (32% upside)
- ICICI Securities' Target for NRB Bearings
- Rs 350 (25% upside)
- ICICI Securities' Target for Phoenix Mills
- Rs 2,210 (21% upside)
- ICICI Securities' Target for KPIT Technologies
- Rs 1,475 (20% upside)
- IDFC First Bank Q3 Results
- Board to meet on January 31, 2026
- IDFC First Bank Q2 Net Profit
- ₹352.3 crore, up 75.5% YoY
- IDFC First Bank Share Price
- Up 24% in last 3 months, 38% in a year
- Nifty 50 Returns 2025
- 10.1%
- Nifty 100 Returns 2025
- 8.3%
- Nifty 200 Returns 2025
- 7.9%
- Nifty 500 Returns 2025
- 6.1%
- Nifty Midcap 150 Returns 2025
- 5.2%
- Nifty Smallcap 250 Returns 2025
- -7%
Sources
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