13 Nov 2025 | 5 Mins Read
India's small towns flock to the stock market
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The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) reported 24 crore unique trading accounts in November 2025, surpassing the 20 crore mark a year earlier. Maharashtra leads with 4 crore accounts, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Rajasthan. Retail investors hold 18.75% of NSE-listed companies, the highest in 22 years, driven by strong benchmark index returns.