<h1>Indian Retail Investors Stabilize Market with Surge in Demat Accounts; New Initiatives Launched for Transparency and Awareness.</h1> Indian retail investors have significantly impacted the market over the past two years, acting as stabilizers, according to the Union Finance Minister. At NSDL's Silver Jubilee event, it was highlighted that new demat accounts surged from 4 lakh per month in 2019-20 to 26 lakh in 2021-22. The Minister launched 'Market Ka Eklavya,' an investor awareness program for students, and emphasized India's leadership in fintech. NSDL unveiled a blockchain platform for debenture covenant monitoring, aiming for transparency. The event also featured the release of a special stamp and celebrated NSDL's extensive reach and technological advancements in the securities market.