Gujarat Crosses One Crore Investor Mark

On 3rd July, 2025, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced that Gujarat has become the third Indian state to surpass one crore registered stock market investors.

Gujarat now joins Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh in the elite group of Indian states with over one crore stock market investors, highlighting its growing participation in financial markets.
Together, these three states account for a combined 36% share of India’s total investor base, showcasing the regional concentration of financial market activity.
NSE data shows India’s total registered investor count stood at nearly 11.5 crore as of May 2025, reflecting rapid expansion in financial inclusion over recent years.
The month of May 2025 alone added over 11 lakh new investors, registering a 9% month-on-month growth and reversing the trend of four straight months of declining new registrations.
Regionally, North India leads with 4.2 crore investors, followed by West India (3.5 crore), South India (2.4 crore), and East India (1.4 crore), illustrating the regional disparities in market penetration.