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India Reaches 13.6 Crore Investors, Surpasses 21 Crore Demat Accounts: SEBI
Nov 16, 2025The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reported a significant surge in retail participation in the country’s financial markets. Speaking at the India International Trade Fair 2025 in New Delhi on Friday, SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey said India now has nearly 13.6 crore investors who collectively hold more than 21 crore demat accounts as of October 2025.
Pandey highlighted that close to one lakh new demat accounts are being opened every day, reflecting the growing trust of Indian households in formal financial investment avenues. He noted that increased financial literacy, digital onboarding, and broader market accessibility have been driving this rise.
The SEBI chief also pointed to the rapid expansion of the mutual fund industry, which has attracted over ₹80 trillion in assets, registering a seven-fold increase in the last decade. He said this growth underscores the deepening of India’s capital markets and the increasing preference of retail investors for long-term wealth-creation instruments.
Pandey added that the regulator remains committed to strengthening market infrastructure and ensuring investor protection as participation continues to widen.
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