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Updated · The Newsman of India · Aug 7
India’s Investor Base Reaches 13.2 Crore as Under-30 Share Climbs to 37.9%
Updated
Updated · The Newsman of India · Aug 7

India’s Investor Base Reaches 13.2 Crore as Under-30 Share Climbs to 37.9%

2 articles · Updated · The Newsman of India · Aug 7

Summary

  • 13.2 crore registered investors now make up a broader, younger and more inclusive Indian market, according to NSE’s latest Market Ki Pulse.
  • 34.01% CAGR in FY21-FY26, up from 19.3% in FY16-FY21, points to faster household adoption of equities and deeper market penetration.
  • 37.9% of investors were under 30 in June 2026, up from 23.5% in March 2020, while that age group accounted for 59% of new registrations in April-June 2026.
  • 26.9% of investors now come from states beyond the top 10, up from about 22% in FY17, even as the top five states still account for 47.6% of the base.
  • Women make up about 25% of investors, with participation strongest in Maharashtra at 28.9% and Tamil Nadu at 28.5%, signaling a more geographically dispersed and diverse market.

Insights

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