MOSCOW, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Russia's equity market has significant room for growth and new listings, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the "Russia Calling!" Investment Forum on Tuesday.

As of the middle of this year, the Moscow Exchange had registered over 37 million retail investor accounts (individual clients), Putin noted. This figure represents nearly half of the country's economically active population, with the total value of their assets exceeding 11 trillion rubles (141 billion U.S. dollars).

Meanwhile, the number of legal entities receiving brokerage services has risen by more than one-third over the past year, reaching 50,000, while the aggregate value of their portfolios has surpassed 15 trillion rubles (193 billion dollars).

"Indeed, the current economic environment has impacted Russia's equity market," Putin said. "Its capitalization has declined slightly and now stands at approximately 23 percent of Russia's GDP (gross domestic product)."

Only three Russian companies have conducted initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025, the president added.

Putin said that Russia will step up efforts to boost the market's capitalization, ensuring its potential is fully harnessed for the benefit of the entire nation.

The Russian leader highlighted that ongoing dialogue and feedback with the business community and investors are key prerequisites for improving the business climate and strengthening investment momentum, both of which are critical to fostering strong, long-term economic growth.

"Opinions and suggestions from our domestic business community and foreign partners are invaluable in this regard," Putin said. ■