NSDL and CDSL add 3.36 million demat accounts in October's record monthly surge
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Capital market participation and dematerialization: a GS3 case study on retail investor sentiment.
Why in news
NSDL and CDSL reported a record monthly surge of 3.36 million demat accounts in October, driven by high IPO activity and interest in gold and silver ETFs.
Background
NSDL and CDSL added 3.36 million demat accounts in October, reaching a total of approximately 244 million accounts. The surge coincided with a record ₹44,507 crore in IPO activity during a period of benchmark index gains.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal demat accounts in India reached approximately 244 million as of October.
- FactIPO activity in the period reached a record ₹44,507 crore.
- FactGold and silver ETFs were identified as key drivers of investor interest during the surge.
Prelims practice question
What was the total number of demat accounts in India as of October?
- (a)500 million
- (b)150 million
- (c)300 million
- (d)244 million
Show answer
Answer: (d) 244 million — The note states that the total number of demat accounts reached approximately 244 million as of October.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the factors contributing to the rapid expansion of retail participation in Indian capital markets and its implications for market stability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Market volatility: Impact of high-frequency retail trading on benchmark index stability
- Financial inclusion: Shift from physical assets to digitized demat holdings
- Liquidity dynamics: Correlation between record IPO activity and retail investor sentiment
Keywords: Capital Market Participation · Dematerialization · Retail Investor Sentiment · IPO Activity · Financial Inclusion
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