In the past, the shares of a company were held in the form of physical certificates, but with the introduction of Demat accounts, storing your securities digitally became a reality. With dematerialization, the physical share certificates are converted into electronic form, which provides safety and convenience to investors. This process eliminates risks associated with physical […]

Opening a Demat account is essential for participating in the Indian stock market, as it enables the electronic storage of shares and securities. Before getting started, it is important to understand the necessary documents required for the process. To ensure a smooth account opening experience, having the right documentation ready is the most important thing. […]

Opening a Demat account online is a simple and most convenient way to manage your investments in stocks, bonds and other securities. With a Demat account, you can store all your financial assets in electronic form, which makes it easier to buy, sell and monitor your portfolio.  In this blog, we will walk you through […]

The evolution of the Indian financial market has been extremely interesting to witness. Now, after the introduction of Demat accounts in 1996, one can imagine how the investment world has changed from the earlier system of dealing with physical share certificates at the risk of being stolen, forged, or even damaged. Nowadays, electronic holding and […]

A Demat account is essential if you’re investing or trading in the stock market. Whether you’re buying stocks, mutual funds, or ETFs, a Demat account acts like a secure locker for holding your investments—similar to how a bank locker stores gold. It’s important to note that no monetary transactions occur in the Demat account. After […]

CDSL and NSDL are the two depositories in India that are responsible for holding and keeping a record of securities held in electronic form. NSDL was established in 1996 and primarily deals with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). CDSL was founded in 1999  and has the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) as its promoter. Understanding the […]