Assam Contributing Significantly, Surge in Stock Market Participants Reflects Economic Growth

Staff Reporter

GUWAHATI: In what can be viewed as a good sign for the state economy, the number of registered investors in the stock market in Assam has been on the rise. This indicates that the state's people are more conscious of individual investment than before.

According to a report from the National Security Exchange (NSE), the surge in investors' participation indicates growing awareness and interest in the stock market across the country, including in less prominent states. States like Assam have significantly contributed to this increase, reflecting rising retail interests in smaller regions.

According to sources, as of January 23, 2025, the number of registered investors in Assam on the NSE was around 24.14 lakh, which is an increase from 11.68 lakh in 2024. Significantly, 29.8 percent of the registered investors in the stock market from Assam are women.

According to sources, a few years ago, the people of Assam were not aware of the share market. Except for a few, they were hesitant to invest their hard-earned money in it. However, the young generation in the state has evinced interest in the share market now. The congenial atmosphere in the state has raised people's incomes, and that has made some dare to park their money in the stock market.

The NSE report also noted a growing contribution from states beyond the top ten, like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, etc.; the small states like Assam and Bihar now account for 27 percent of the total investor base, up from 23 percent in 2020'.

According to sources, to motivate the investors of small states, the NSE has come up with the official NSE mobile app (NSE India) and expanded its website to include content in local languages, including Assamese, broadening its reach to investors, who prepare information in their regional languages, empowering them to participate in the financial market confidently.

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