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The paperless wars have begun with the National Securities Depository Ltd's (NSDL) firing the first salvo.

Its decision to levy a charge on inter-depository transfers based on the value of securities debited is expected to trigger a controversy with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)-promoted Central Depository Services Ltd (CDSL), which is set to commence depository services soon.

The controversy centres around a levy imposed on in