Surge in Indian Investor Participation Amid Global Economic Challenges

Investor participation in India has shown consistent growth even as stock markets aligned with the global downturn over ongoing tariff tensions. By the end of February 2025, the total number of registered investors had crossed 11.2 crore, with 11.3 lakh new investors added in just that month, latest data by the National Stock Exchange revealed.

Regional Growth Patterns Highlight Northern and Eastern India's Rapid Expansion

Region-wise, north India leads with 4.1 crore registered investors, followed by west India with 3.4 crore, south India with 2.3 crore, and east India with 1.3 crore. Over the last 12 months, north and east India saw the fastest growth in investor numbers reporting 27.7 per cent and 27.3 per cent respectively.

Long-term Trends Show Shifting Investor Demographics

Over a five-year period, regional shifts in investor share are becoming more visible. North India’s share has grown from 28.7 per cent in 2020 to 36.3 per cent in 2025, a rise of 7.5 percentage points. East India’s share also soared from 9.9 per cent to 12 per cent.

Despite recent market volatility, the data painted a clear picture of rising public interest in equities, particularly in the northern and eastern parts of the country.