New Delhi, May 1 -- India's stock markets added 2.1 crore new investors during the financial year 2025-26, marking a strong 23.2 per cent growth in investor registrations, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

While the overall yearly increase was significant, the report noted that recent months have seen some moderation in new registrations. In March 2025 only 10.6 lakh new investors were added.

It said "investor base stood at 11.3 crore at the end of Mar'25 adding 2.1 crore new investors during the year, translating into a strong 23.2 per cent growth during the year...., Recent months however, have seen some moderation in investor registrations, with the Month of March seeing 10.6 lakh new investors".

The total ...