Indian equities surged in April 2026, led by strong gains in mid, small, and microcaps despite persistent macro risks, foreign outflows, and currency weakness. Market performance diverged from fundamentals, which remained stable, suggesting price-driven momentum rather than earnings-led improvement across segments.
Demat account additions hit 9-month high in October as IPO boom draws investors
In October 2026, new demat account additions reached a nine-month high, driven by strong IPO activity. NSDL and CDSL reported adding nearly 3.36 million accounts