India demat dip, bank rally and a Carnival question
“The Economic Times says India's September demat account openings fell to two point eight nine million, down eleven point five percent from August.” — Kenji Moonfield, on air
At a glance
- First reported by Economic Times: “September demat account addition falls to 2.89 million amid market selloff”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: India.
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- Economic TimesSeptember demat account addition falls to 2.89 million amid market selloff
What BBN said about it

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Economic Times says India's September demat account openings fell to two point eight nine million, down eleven point five percent from August.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBut a record nine point oh four million opened over the quarter! A dip in signups is a gift. I'm having mine framed.
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