20 crore Demat accounts and counting: Inside India’s retail investing transformation
Published on: Nov. 23, 2025, 2:50 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
In 2025, Indias retail investing landscape transformed dramatically, with demat accounts nearing 21 crore and monthly SIP contributions crossing Rs. 29,500 crore. Technology, geographic expansion, and domestic investor confidence drove participation, even amid foreign outflows and market volatility. Despite derivative losses and global uncertainties, regulatory reforms and increased financial literacy strengthened the ecosystem, marking a pivotal year for long-term wealth creation and the "Equitization of Savings"
