Gujarat reaches key investor milestone

Gujarat Joins One-Crore Club of Stock Market Investors: Gujarat has officially crossed the one-crore mark in registered stock market investors, becoming the third Indian state to reach this milestone. The data, released by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), places Gujarat alongside Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, which were already in this elite club.

Together, these three states account for 36% of India’s total stock market investors, highlighting their dominant role in the country’s growing financial ecosystem.

Rise of financial literacy in Gujarat

This achievement reflects Gujarat’s increasing financial awareness, facilitated by its entrepreneurial culture and enhanced access to digital investment platforms. According to the NSE, better financial literacy campaigns and ease of online trading have significantly contributed to this surge.

Static GK fact: Gujarat is known for being one of India’s most industrialized and business-oriented states, often ranked among the top in economic freedom and ease of doing business.

Surge in India’s investor population

India’s total number of registered stock market investors has now climbed to 11.5 crore, as of May 2025. This includes over 11 lakh new investors added in May alone—a 9% month-on-month increase. This recovery follows a four-month slowdown in new registrations.

In terms of milestones:

• India crossed 9 crore investors in Feb 2024
• 10 crore in Aug 2024
• 11 crore by Jan 2025

Static GK Tip: The National Stock Exchange of India was established in 1992, and it is the first dematerialized electronic exchange in the country.

Region-wise investor analysis

A regional breakdown of investors shows that North India leads with 4.2 crore registered investors, followed by:

• West India: 3.5 crore
• South India: 2.4 crore
• East India: 1.4 crore

This distribution underscores the regional disparities in stock market participation, with the northern and western regions showing a stronger footprint.

Investor growth trends by region

In terms of year-on-year growth:

• North India saw a 24% increase
• East India grew by 23%
• South India followed at 22%
• West India posted a 17% rise

This indicates a shift toward greater financial inclusion, especially in previously underrepresented regions like the East, driven by rising smartphone usage and internet penetration.

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