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Capital Markets

Demat accounts in India, March 2022 to March 2025

19.24 crore
More than doubled in 3 years

Total demat accounts as of March 2025

Demat accounts in India, March 2022 to March 202504.819.6214.4319.24crore accounts8.97Mar 202211.45Mar 202315.14Mar 202419.24Mar 2025
Source: NSDL and CDSL depository statistics · March 2025

The total number of demat accounts in India (NSDL + CDSL combined) reached 19.24 crore by March 2025, more than double the level of three years earlier. The surge reflects rapid retail participation in equity markets, driven by digital onboarding and the rise of discount brokers.

Combined NSDL + CDSL demat account count at month-end.

PeriodMarch 2025
RegionIndia
SourceNSDL and CDSL depository statistics
Unitcrore accounts

Frequently asked questions

How many demat accounts are there in India?

India had 19.24 crore demat accounts (NSDL and CDSL combined) as of March 2025, more than double the count three years earlier.

Why are demat account numbers rising so fast?

Digital account opening, discount brokers, and growing retail interest in equities and IPOs have driven rapid growth in demat accounts.

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India GDP growth rate
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India retail inflation (CPI)
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