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Despite the recent fluctuations in the Indian stock markets, the number of investors is continuously increasing. According to the report of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the number of registered investors has crossed 11.2 crores by the end of February 2025. The report said that in the month of February alone, 11.3 lakh new investors have joined the stock market.
“The total investor base stood at 112 million in February 2025, while the total number of client codes has reached 219 million, as an investor can be registered with multiple trading members.” This increase shows that investor interest has grown rapidly in the last one year.
The number of investors increased from 9 crore in February 2024 to 10 crore in August 2024 in just five months. By January 2025, this figure had already crossed 11 crore. Sector-wise figures
- North India: Top with 41 million investors
- West India: 34 million
- South India: 23 million
- East India: 13 million
The highest increase in the last one year was seen in North and East India, where the number of investors increased by 27.7% and 27.3% respectively. South India registered an increase of 23.7% and West India 20.1%.
Changes in the last 5 years
- Investor share of North India increases from 28.7% (2020) to 36.3% (2025)
- Share of East India increased from 9.9% to 12%
- Share of West India declined from 35.4% to 30.3%
- South India's share declined from 24.6% to 20.6%
It is clear from these figures that the scope of participation in the stock markets is increasing rapidly across the country. Especially in the North and East of India. This indicates that a large number of small investors and people from new cities are also getting attracted to the stock market.
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