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 during the month. The total number of demat accounts at the end of October was approximately 244 million. The increase in account openings was mainly influenced by the successful launch of several public issues.
Airtel profit surges 33% to Rs 9,015 crore in Q2, outpacing Jio in ARPU growth
Bharti Airtel has reported a profit surge to ₹9,015 crore in the September quarter. Average revenue per user increased to ₹271, widening the lead over