Demat Account

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Explore how the Beneficial Owner (BO) ID functions in a Demat account for identifying investors.

Equity markets advanced in October, supported by robust corporate earnings and optimism over a potential US-India trade deal that could lower tariffs from around 50% to 15-16%

With seamless onboarding and the continued allure of equities fuelling demand, July's additions pushed the nationwide demat count beyond 200 million

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The IPO is crucial for NSDL primarily to meet regulatory shareholding requirements. Meeting these regulatory expectations is of utmost importance to us, says NSDL MD & CEO

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Markets regulator Sebi has mandated a minimum ticket size or investment threshold of Rs 1 crore for the RBI-regulated originators and unregulated entities engaged in securitisation activities. Securitised Debt Instruments (SDIs) are financial products created by pooling together various types of debt -- such as loans, mortgages, or receivables -- and then selling them as securities to investors. This process, known as securitisation, allows the originator (such as a bank) to convert illiquid assets into liquid ones, providing an alternative source of funding. Investors in these instruments receive returns based on the performance of the underlying debt pool, and the risk is spread across multiple assets, offering potentially attractive returns. "The minimum ticket size for issuance of a securitised debt instrument shall be rupees one crore," Sebi said in a gazette notification. Further, the minimum ticket size for subsequent transfers of a securitised debt instrument will be Rs 1 .

India's capital markets witnessed remarkable retail participation in FY25, with over 84 lakh new active demat accounts added on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), a 20.5 per cent year-on-year increase, taking the total tally to 4.92 crore. At the forefront of this growth are two digital brokerages -- Groww and Angel One -- which together accounted for over 57 per cent of these net additions. Groww emerged as the single-largest contributor, adding 34 lakh new accounts -- a 40 per cent share of NSE's growth. Its active client base rose from 95 lakh in March 2024 to 1.29 crore in March 2025, reflecting a sharp 36 per cent year-on-year increase. Groww's market share rose from 23.28 per cent to 26.26 per cent during the same period, according to NSE data. Angel One added 14.6 lakh accounts during FY25, contributing 17.38 per cent to NSE's overall growth. The platform's active user base climbed to 75.7 lakh, with a market share of 15.38 per cent. Together, Groww and Angel One accounted

The monthly average of 3.42 million new accounts also set a new record for a financial year

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Market players expect the pace to pick up in December with stability returning to the market and upcoming IPO launches.

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed allowing Associations of Persons (AOPs) to open demat accounts in their name to hold certain securities, excluding equity shares. The proposal if implemented would promote ease of doing business and encourage the shift from physical to electronic holdings of securities. In its consultation paper, Sebi has proposed amending its rules to allow AOPs to open demat accounts in their names. These accounts would enable AOPs to hold securities, excluding equity shares, directly. The AOP would need to provide its PAN details when opening the account and confirm that only permitted securities are held, ensuring the account is not used for equity shares. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has sought public comments on the proposal by November 5. The proposal came after Sebi received suggestions to allow partnership firms, AOPs, and unregistered trusts to open demat accounts in their own name, instead of only in the names of their ..

If you have a BSDA, there will be no charges applicable on electronic statements. In case you opt for physical statements, a charge of Rs 25 per statement will be applicable.

Every single transaction that is made in the stock market is linked to your demat account and your PAN card

All you need to know about different kinds of demat accounts; eligibility criteria, investment limit, charges and Sebi regulations.

Sebi had set June 30 as the deadline but drops the requirement for existing investors to ensure compliance

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed to enhance the threshold for the basic service demat account (BSDA) to Rs 10 lakh from the current Rs 2 lakh in a bid to boost the participation of retail investors in the securities market. A basic service demat account, or BSDA, is a more basic version of a regular demat account. The facility was introduced by Sebi in 2012 for reducing the burden of demat charges on investors with small portfolios. At present, an individual can hold debt securities worth up to Rs 2 lakh and other than debt securities worth up to Rs 2 lakh in a single demat account to be eligible for BSDA. In order to further boost participation in the securities market and to facilitate ease of doing investments, the facility of BDSA has been comprehensively reviewed, Sebi said in its consultation paper. The regulator proposed that the value of securities held in the demat account should not exceed Rs 10 lakh for debt and other than debt securities combined at

A nominee is an individual who receives securities held in the case of the account holder's death.

The combination of economic development and the availability of online investment options have made the stock market an attractive avenue for Indians to invest their surplus funds