Demat Account

Sebi extends SWP, STP facility to demat-held mutual fund units

Sebi has allowed SWP and STP facilities for mutual fund units held in demat form, with phased implementation beginning by January 2027

The Biggest Investing Mistake Isn't Choosing the Wrong Stock, It's Choosing the Wrong Broker

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Sebi revises norms on handling unpaid client securities by brokers

Sebi has revised rules for unpaid client securities, introducing auto-pledge mechanisms and stricter timelines to enhance investor protection and broker accountability.

Retail trading is becoming more disciplined, says Upstox CEO Ravi Kumar

Upstox CEO Ravi Kumar says retail investors are becoming more discerning and risk-aware, with trading behaviour shifting from momentum-driven bets to more disciplined strategies

Demat account additions fall 22% in FY26 amid rising market volatility

Net additions dropped to 32 mn as weaker returns, IPO moderation and rising volatility weigh on retail participation

Sebi proposes easing nomination norms for demat accounts, MF folios

Markets regulator Sebi proposes making nomination default for demat and mutual fund accounts, simplifying compliance norms and streamlining nominee requirements for investors

Demat Account Opening: Process, Eligibility, and Documents

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Anand Rathi flags ₹13 crore fraud linked to off-market share transfers

Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers has reported a suspected ₹13-cr fraud involving off-market share transfers from a client's demat account and said it has begun legal action and tightened controls

How to Use MTF in Your Demat Account for Higher Trading Leverage?

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How BO ID Works in a Demat Account

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

Demat account openings regained pace in Oct, total count above 210 mn

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 3 mn new entries, demat a/cs see biggest spike in July since Dec

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

NSDL IPO opens today: How Harshad Mehta scam led demat revolution in India

From the 1992 Harshad Mehta scam to its public listing in 2025: How NSDL helped modernise and build the dematerialised capital market ecosystem in India

Our growth stable, diversified, not reliant on one driver: NSDL MD & CEO

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

Bank vs. Broker: Who Offers the Best Demat Account for Long-Term Investors?

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Sebi sets ₹1 crore minimum, mandates demat for securitised debt instruments

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 .

NSE adds 8.4 mn new demat accounts in FY25, Groww, Angel One drive growth

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

Highest-ever 192.4 mn demat accounts opened in FY25, brokerages add 41.1 mn

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

Open a Demat Account: Easy Steps to Begin Your Investment Journey

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New demat account additions hit 7-month low in November, shows data

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