Synopsis
The unique investor base on the NSE has exceeded 11 crores for the first time, with over 21 crore client accounts registered, reflecting a significant surge in market participation and investor enthusiasm.Key Takeaways
- Unique investors on NSE surpassed 11 crore.
- Total client accounts exceed 21 crore.
- Investor registrations increased by 3.6 times in five years.
- The latest crore of investors added in just five months.
- Strong market performance boosts investor confidence.
Mumbai, Jan 22 (NationPress) The unique investors’ base (unique PANs) on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has surpassed the 11-crore milestone for the first time. Additionally, the total number of client accounts registered with the exchange now exceeds 21 crore, as announced on Wednesday.
Recent years have seen a rapid increase in investor registrations at the NSE, with a remarkable 3.6 times growth over the last five years.
It took the NSE 14 years from its inception in 1994 to reach its first crore of investors.
The pace of growth accelerated thereafter; the next crore of registrations took around seven years, while the subsequent crore was added in approximately 3.5 years. The achievement of the fourth crore was accomplished in just over a year.
“The growth rate has significantly increased, with each additional crore of investors now being added in about 6-7 months. The last crore of investors was added in just over five months, showcasing a shift in investor enthusiasm and participation in the stock market through direct avenues,” the NSE stated.
In the past five months, daily unique investor registrations have consistently ranged from 47,000 to 73,000.
This tremendous growth can be attributed to various factors, including strong market performance, increased investor awareness, efforts towards financial inclusion, and rapid digitization advancements.
In 2024, the Nifty 50 index yielded a return of 8.8 percent, while the Nifty 500 index recorded an impressive 15.2 percent gain.
Indian markets have witnessed positive returns for nine consecutive years.
Over the five-year period concluding December 2024, the Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 have delivered annualized returns of 14.2 percent and 17.8 percent, respectively, further enhancing investor confidence.
The market capitalization of NSE-listed companies has surged nearly sixfold, rising from Rs 73.5 lakh crore as of May 1, 2014, to Rs 425 lakh crore currently.
