September demat additions fall to 2.89 million
In short
New demat accounts fell to 2.89 million in September, down 11.5% from August, according to a market summary.
The report says quarterly additions still hit their highest level since October-December 2024 because primary market activity stayed strong. It does not say what caused the monthly drop.
What the reporting says
New demat accounts fell to 2.89 million in September, according to a publisher-supplied market summary. The reporting said the monthly total was down 11.5% after August’s surge, while quarterly additions still reached their highest level since October-December 2024, supported by strong primary market activity. The exact source of the September decline was not stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
New demat account additions fell to 2.89 million in September, but the broader quarter still saw the highest additions since October-December 2024, based on the available market summary. The reporting points to strong primary market activity as support for the quarterly total. The immediate market takeaway is mixed: a monthly slowdown, but continued account-opening momentum over the quarter. Why September weakened is not stated.