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September demat additions fall 11.5% to 2.89 million after August's surge
Business Standard 1 hr ago·7 Oct 2026, 1:26 pm
In September, the number of new demat accounts added fell by about 11.5% month‑on‑month, ending the month at 2.89 million. The slowdown follows a pronounced surge in August that had lifted monthly additions to a multi‑year high.
Demat openings are a key barometer of retail interest in the equity market, and a dip can hint at softer demand for stocks and lower future trading volumes. Nevertheless, the total additions for the quarter remain the strongest since the October‑December 2024 period, buoyed by robust activity in the primary market such as IPO subscriptions.
Investors will be watching the pipeline of upcoming IPOs, any policy shifts affecting retail participation, and corporate earnings trends to gauge whether the monthly slowdown is temporary or the start of a broader pullback.
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