Archive · 14 Nov 2025
NSE Investor Base Surpasses 24 Crore Mark Amidst Market Growth
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India has seen a huge increase in the number of people who trade stocks.
They now have over 240 million (24 crore) trading accounts, which is a big jump from last year.
Also, more than 120 million (12 crore) people are now registered investors.
This growth is happening because more people feel safe investing, thanks to new rules and awareness campaigns.
Many more people are also using their phones to trade, making it easier to join.
Even the government's policies are helping.
States like Maharashtra have the most investors.
The money people are making from investing in big companies listed on the NSE, like those in the Nifty 50, has also been really good over the last few years.
Because of all this, the fund meant to protect investors has grown a lot too.
NSE's investor base has surpassed 24 crore unique trading accounts as of November 2025.
The number of unique registered investors reached 12.2 crore by October 31, 2025.
Individual investors now hold 18.75% of NSE listed companies, a 22-year high.
Maharashtra leads with over 4 crore investor accounts, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
Growth is attributed to market confidence, digitalization, innovation, government policies, and NSE's investor initiatives, alongside strong index returns.
- Who
- National Stock Exchange (NSE)
- What
- Announced that its investor base has surpassed 24 crore unique trading accounts.
- When
- Investor base crossed 24 crore mark in November 2025; unique registered investors reached 12.2 crore by October 31, 2025.
- Where
- India (with Maharashtra leading in investor accounts)
- Why
- Growth attributed to investor protection measures, digitalization, innovation, growing middle class, government policies, and NSE's initiatives like investor awareness programs and streamlined KYC.
Factors Contributing to Investor Growth
NSE's Initiatives and Market Performance
Growth Drivers
Factors Contributing to Investor Growth
Investor confidence is bolstered by investor protection measures, rampant digitalization, sustained innovation, a growing middle class, and progressive government policies.
NSE's Initiatives and Market Performance
NSE has implemented measures such as standardizing mobile-based trading, streamlining KYC, and bolstering investor awareness campaigns to increase participation. The exchange itself conducted extensive Investor Awareness Programs.
Market Returns
Factors Contributing to Investor Growth
The rising investor base is supported by strong market performance, with Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 indices showing significant annualised returns over the past five years.
NSE's Initiatives and Market Performance
NSE's Investor Protection Fund has grown substantially, indicating a strengthening market infrastructure that supports increased investor activity and capital.
- Total Trading Accounts
- Over 24 crore (as of November 2025)
- Unique Registered Investors
- 12.2 crore (as of October 31, 2025)
- Individual Investor Holding
- 18.75% of NSE listed companies (as of September 30, 2025)
- Investor Accounts in Maharashtra
- Over 4 crore (17% of total)
- Investor Awareness Programs (FY26 H1)
- 11,875 programs reaching nearly 6.2 lakh participants
- Investor Protection Fund (IPF) Growth
- 19% YoY to Rs 2,719 crore (as of October 31, 2025)
- Nifty 50 Annualised Returns (5 Years)
- 15%
- Nifty 500 Annualised Returns (5 Years)
- 18%