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Angel One Rises to No. 2 on NSE by Active Clients

The October surge reflects stronger trading and diversified revenue as brokers jockey for market share in a changing regulatory and market environment.

Overview

  • Angel One reached 69.98 lakh active clients in October 2026 after adding about 2.43 lakh net active investors, making it the second-largest broker on the National Stock Exchange.
  • The firm’s registered client base crossed roughly 4.06 crore and gross client additions hit 6.6 lakh in October, driven by higher trading activity and platform engagement.
  • Angel One reported strong Q2 FY27 results with consolidated revenue of ₹1,427 crore and net profit of ₹335 crore, supported by interest income from client funding and a wealth AUM near ₹16,000 crore.
  • Industry totals show beneficiary-owner demat accounts close to 19.7 crore while combined active users contracted slightly, a sign that registered accounts are growing faster than traders who trade at least once a year.
  • Regulatory moves by SEBI to tighten derivatives rules and raise margin and tax costs have reduced frequent F&O trading and pushed brokers to diversify into wealth, bonds and international access, a trend likely to shape market share and revenue mix next year.