India's stock market mania hits milestone: NSE logs 26 cr trading accounts and counting

Key points

• India's investor base has reached a new peak with over 26 crore unique trading accounts on the NSE.
• The exchange added the latest crore accounts in under four months, highlighting rapid growth beyond major financial hubs.
• This surge is fueled by digitalization, simpler KYC, and positive market performance, with individual investors now holding a significant market share.