New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- The number of new investors joining the Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp decline in August, new additions goes down by 18.3 per cent on a month-on-month basis, according to a recent report released by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The report showed that only 12.3 lakh new investors registered with the exchange in August, marking the third-lowest monthly accretion in the current financial year.

It stated "While 12.3 lakh new investors were added during the month, the pace of additions moderated, declining 18.3 per cent MoM".

Despite the slowdown, the NSE's overall registered investor base expanded to 11.9 crore by the end of August 2025, inching closer to the significant 12-crore milestone.

The moderat...