NSE Surpasses 12 Crore Unique Investors: UP, Gujarat, Maharashtra Lead the Charge
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has crossed the 12-crore unique registered investor mark, driven by streamlined KYC processes, enhanced financial literacy, and robust market sentiment. Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat each contribute over 1 crore investors to this milestone.
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Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer of NSE, stated, “This steady growth is supported by several key drivers: a streamlined KYC process, enhanced financial literacy through stakeholder-led investor awareness programs, and sustained positive market sentiment. The rise in participation across Exchange Traded instruments—including Equities, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), Government Bonds, and Corporate Bonds—underscores these factors.”
The investor base for the stock exchange has seen exponential growth over the years. It took 14 years to reach the 1-crore mark, another 25 years to touch 4 crore, and now, the exchange is adding 1 crore investors in just 6–7 months. This growth is attributed to digitization, fintech access, supportive policies from the government, and an expanding middle class.
The composition of these unique investors is getting younger by the day, the data reveals. One in four investors is a woman, the median age is 33 years (down from 38 five years ago), and nearly 40% of these investors are under the age of 30 years. These investors come from over 99.85% of the country’s pin codes, with Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat each having over 1 crore investors.
The market performance has remained resilient despite global headwinds. Over the last fiscal year, the Nifty 50 returned 7.0%, and the Nifty 500 delivered 9.3%. Meanwhile, over the past five years, annualized returns stood at 17.7% (Nifty 50) and 20.5% (Nifty 500), higher than most emerging and developed markets. The total market capitalization for NSE-listed companies has surpassed ₹460 lakh crore, with retail investors, directly and via mutual funds, holding 18.5% of the market.
In a bid to strengthen this expanding investor base, NSE has intensified efforts in financial literacy and investor protection. The exchange has quadrupled Investor Awareness Programs over the past five years and grown its Investor Protection Fund by 21% year-on-year to ₹2,644 crore.
Indirect participation has also grown, with nearly 2.9 crore new SIP accounts opened between April and August 2025, and average monthly inflows rising to ₹27,464 crore, the data reveals. This growth underscores the increasing confidence of retail investors in the Indian capital markets and the robust ecosystem that supports them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current number of unique registered investors at NSE?
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has surpassed the 12-crore unique registered investor mark as of September 23, 2025.
Which states contribute the most to the NSE's investor base?
Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat each contribute over 1 crore investors to the NSE's investor base.
What are the key drivers behind the growth in NSE's investor base?
The key drivers include a streamlined KYC process, enhanced financial literacy through stakeholder-led investor awareness programs, and sustained positive market sentiment.
How has the composition of NSE's investor base changed over the years?
The composition of NSE's investor base is getting younger, with the median age dropping to 33 years (from 38 five years ago), and nearly 40% of investors being under the age of 30. Additionally, one in four investors is a woman.
What measures has NSE taken to strengthen its investor base?
NSE has intensified efforts in financial literacy and investor protection, quadrupling Investor Awareness Programs over the past five years and growing its Investor Protection Fund by 21% year-on-year to ₹2,644 crore.
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