Active trading accounts fell to 19.6% of India's 23.2 crore demat accounts in Q1 FY27, down from 26.3% in FY24, as weaker returns, Sebi's derivative curbs and Iran-war volatility pushed retail investors to the sidelines. 
Active trading accounts fell to 19.6% of India's 23.2 crore demat accounts in Q1 FY27, down from 26.3% in FY24, as weaker returns, Sebi's derivative curbs and Iran-war volatility pushed retail investors to the sidelines. 
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