The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has surpassed 22 crore investor accounts, adding 2 crore in just six months. As of March 31, 2025, unique registered investors stood at 11.3 crore. Maharashtra leads in investor accounts, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Over the past five years, the Nifty 50 Index delivered a 22 per cent annualised return.
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