Jammu and Kashmir Sees 10-Fold Surge in NSE Investors Amid Nationwide Market Growth
Jammu and Kashmir's investor base on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has expanded tenfold over the past decade, outpacing national growth rates. From 65,000 in 2015 to 6.51 lakh in 2025, the region's participation reflects deepening financial inclusion and trust in formal markets. Nationally, India's investor count ROSE 6.2-fold to 11.28 crore during the same period.
NSE CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan framed equity investment as entrepreneurial participation in business growth, while cautioning against speculative assets. "Cryptocurrencies lack intrinsic value—invest only in what you comprehend," he advised, emphasizing long-term knowledge-based strategies. The region's investor growth trajectory remained resilient post-COVID, crossing one lakh accounts in 2019 before accelerating further.
