India’s demat accounts have surpassed 20 crore, fueled by a surge in investor sign-ups, particularly among young individuals under 30, who constitute approximately 75% of new account openings. While the pace of growth has slowed in 2025 compared to 2024, the increase is also attributed to investors holding multiple accounts.
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Bitcoin delivered nearly 234% returns over three years, outperforming silver, gold and equities. However, precious metals led over one year as cryptocurrencies declined. CoinDCX data
October 21, 2026