INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
India’s brokerage sector is expected to surpass ₹47,000 crore in annual revenues by 2029, supported by strong retail adoption, innovation, and financialization trends.
Market Size & Growth
- The Indian retail brokerage market was valued at approx. ₹17,800 crore in 2024, projected to grow to around ₹23,100 crore by 2033 (CAGR ~3%).
- The broader financial brokerage services segment (equities, mutual funds, insurance, wealth) is valued at approx. ₹32,400 crore in 2024, and expected to reach ₹47,800 crore by 2029 (CAGR ~7.9%).
Key Growth Drivers
- Retail Participation Boom:
- Demat accounts have grown at 38% CAGR, crossing 14 crore (140 million).
- SIP inflows hit ₹1.99 lakh crore in FY 2023–24.
- Millennials and Tier II/III cities are fueling most of the new client additions.
- Discount Brokerage Momentum
- Discount brokers dominate with low-cost, app-first platforms.
- Full-service brokers are adapting with flat-fee or hybrid models.
- Technology & AI Adoption
- Use of AI for client onboarding, personalized advisory, and portfolio rebalancing is growing.
- Cloud-based APIs and mobile platforms enhance scalability and investor experience.
- Regulatory Push for Transparency
- SEBI’s focus on investor protection is raising trust, especially among first-time investors.
LATEST SHAREHOLDING
| Shareholder Category | Holding (%) |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. (Promoter) | 95.5% |
| Others (Institutional + Public) | 4.5% |
| Total | 100% |