Demat

According to data, more than 30 lakh new demat accounts were opened during the month — the highest since December 2024

New demat account openings slow sharply amid market volatility

New account openings drop nearly 40 percent in Jan–Sep 2025 as volatile markets and weak IPO returns weigh on retail participation.

How NRIs can invest in India: Demat accounts, mutual funds, and GIFT City explained

India’s growing economy and evolving financial markets offer Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) multiple avenues for investment, but choosing the right one depends on goals, regulations, and access.

Demat accounts cross 20 crore mark; surpass populations of Bangladesh, Russia, Mexico, Japan

The total demat count exceeds populations of countries like Bangladesh, Russia, Ethiopia, Mexico, Japan, Egypt, Philippines, and Congo among others

MC Explainer | Why investors are increasingly opting for demat mutual funds

At least four major platforms including Groww, Zerodha, Paytm Money, and Upstox now offer mutual funds in demat form, with Groww making it the default in 2025.

SEBI opens special six-month window for transfer of physical shares that missed earlier deadline

The window will open on July 7 and close on January 6, 2026.

Demat account additions rise slightly in April but volatility weighs

The April demat addition of 2.22 million comprised of 1.71 million new accounts by CDSL, while NSDL added 0.5 million accounts, after four months of subdued activity.

Female demat account holders have quadrupled since 2021: MoSPI report

The number of female demat account holders has quadrupled since 2021, growing at a similar pace to men. While women held 6.7 million demat accounts in 2021, by the end of 2024, the number had increased to 27.2 million.

CDSL – Should investors consider this stock in a wobbly market?

The company is a good play on the rising digitalisation in the financial services businesses

Record highs, choppiness no deterrent for retail as fresh SIPs, demat accounts surge

In the first half of 2024, there were over 3.3 crore new SIP registrations and more than 1.7 crore account closures. Additionally, over 2.3 crore new demat accounts were added during this period.

Surge in SIPs, demat accounts show investor confidence in braving volatile trades

A record over 51.84 lakh people registered for SIPs in January compared to 40.33 lakh a month ago, clocking a 28.5 percent spike over December and a 128.9 percent surge over the last year

UP beats Maharashtra with most D-St debutants as market adds 15.7 mn investors

Maharashtra retains the largest investor base at 14.9 million, while Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat come next with 8.9 million and 7.7 million investors

This Diwali Lights the Path to Financial Independence

Could this be the perfect time to jump in with both feet into investing?

Demat accounts grow 26% to 12.7 cr in August

A total of 12.7 crore demat accounts were registered with the two depositories -- NSDL and CDSL-- at the end of August 2023 as compared to 10.1 crore a year earlier.

Sebi comes out with standard methodology for valuation of AIFs; modalities for liquidation schemes

In addition, all schemes of AIFs will have to be issued in dematerialised (demat) form, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in three separate circulars.

CDSL bounces back after stake sale by BSE, rise in demat accounts

The stock had fallen sharply on June 14 after BSE sold a 4.5 percent stake in CDSL. The stock got a boost as 21 lakh demat accounts were opened in May, which is 33 percent more than those in April

Chart of the Day: Equity cult is becoming a household phenomenon

The financialisation of Indian households led by growing equity appetite and government-led financial inclusion programmes is progressing at a rapid pace

Deadline for nominations in trading and demat accounts moved to September 30

Securities Exchange Board of India on 27 March announced an extension of the deadline for trading and demat account holders to make nominations or opt-out of a nomination, from March 31 to September 30.

Sebi clarifies on block mechanism facility pertaining to demat accounts

In order to safeguard investors’ demat accounts, the Securities and Board of India (Sebi) in August said the facility of block mechanism will be mandatory for all early pay-in transactions from November 14.

Angel One client base doubles to 10 million in one year

In FY22, the firm's share in India’s demat accounts and NSE active client base expanded to 10.3%and 10.1% respectively. Angel One’s share in incremental NSE active clients reached 12.2% during the year.

CDSL becomes first depository with 6 crore active demat accounts

It took the firm just three months to add another one crore demat accounts after it hit the five-crore mark in November 2021

Stock trading simplified by Afzal Lokhandwala

One of the most enticing areas, Stock Markets, acts as a slow poison to the majority and a consistent money generator for a very few.

Smallcap stars: 86 stocks with market-cap below Rs 5,000 crore gain 100-1,100% in 2020

Much of the rally seen in the small & microcap space could be attributed to attractive valuations and new investors joining the D-Street party, suggest experts.

Features and benefits of a demat account in India

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