In June this year, 25 lakh new demat accounts have been opened in the country, which is the biggest addition since January. With 25 lakh new demat accounts, the overall number of demat accounts has increased to close to 20 crores, according to the data received. The rally in the stock market in June has increased the confidence of investors. A total of 45 lakh new demat accounts were added in June 2024. In September 2024, this figure was 48 lakhs, but then the situation in the stock markets around the world, including India, due to global geopolitical tensions, the confidence of investors, especially retail investors, deteriorated, which resulted in the addition of new demat accounts. In June 2024, the total number of demat accounts was 16.2 crores, which increased to 19.90 crores by the end of June this year, according to the data received.

Investors have started taking interest in the market again after the strong performance of the stock markets in June compared to March-April. After zero listings in March and one in April, as many as eight companies raised more than Rs 17,500 crore from the market in June. The Indian economy is looking strong compared to other emerging countries of the world. The momentum of the primary market has led to an increase in new investors. After zero listings in March and only one listing in April, eight companies raised Rs 17,689 crore through IPOs in June.