New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- July 2026 saw the number of demat accounts increase to 234.4 mn, registering 1.25 per cent month-on-month (MoM) growth. According to a report by 360 ONE Capital, total incremental demat account additions during the month reached 2.9 million, marking a 12.1 per cent MoM rise, aided by a recovery in market conditions.

"We believe improving market conditions should support investor participation, driving further improvement in new demat account openings and aiding client activation for brokers," the report said.

Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL) registered 188.3 million demat accounts, reflecting a 1.3 per cent sequential growth. The incremental additions for CDSL stood at 2.3 million, up 11.6 per cent MoM. A...