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What is a Demat Account? What is a Depository and who is a Depository Participant?

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A demat account is one by which the investor is able to hold his securities in electronic form as beneficial owner through opening such account with a depository participant. A depository holds the securities of investors in electronic form just like a bank holds cash for its customers. As in a Bank, securities get credited/debited on purchase/sale through a registered Broking Firm.
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Does the Depository Participant have the right to suspend a demat account?

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The Depository Participant has the right to suspend a demat account in case it receives an order to the effect from the Depository, Income Tax Dept., Court of law, any other regulatory body or for non payment of charges to the Depository Participant. Once the account is suspended no transactions are allowed in the account, but benefits arising due to any Corporate Action are credited to the suspended account. The DP will intimate the client of suspension of its account.
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What is a Depository Participant?

IDBI Demat Account
A DP is your representative in the depository system and is similar to your bank branch. Your DP will maintain your securities account balances and intimate to you the status of your holdings from time to time. According to SEBI guidelines, financial institutions, banks, custodians, stock brokers etc., can become depository participants. IDBI is a registered DP with National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).
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Ans. A depository interfaces with its investors through its agents called depository participants (DPs). If an investor wants to utilise the services offered by a depository, the investor has to open an account with a DP. This is similar to opening an account with any branch of a bank in order to utilise the bank's services.
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A Depository Participant (DP) is an agent of the depository and is authorised to offer depository services to investors. According to SEBI guidelines, financial institutions, banks, custodians, stockbrokers, etc. can become Depository Participants in a depository. You can open your securities account through a DP and start dematerialising your securities into your account and / or start trading in the electronic mode.
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A Depository Participant (DP) is an agent of the depository through which it interfaces with the investor. A DP can offer depository services only after it gets proper registration from SEBI. Banking services can be availed through a branch whereas depository services can be availed through a DP.
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A Depository can be compared to a bank. Just as a Bank holds cash in your account and provides services related to transactions of cash, a depository holds securities in electronic form and provides services related to transaction of securities. A depository interacts with clients through Depository Participant (DP) with whom the client has to maintain an account. Thus an investor who wishes to avail of Depository Services has to open a demat account with a depository participant.
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A depository holds the securities of investors in electronic form just like a bank holds cash of its customers. As in a Bank, investors can deposit/withdraw and transfer securities. The National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) is the first depository in India. The functions of NSDL are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The Depository Participants (DPs) are the link between the Shareholder, the Company and NSDL.
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What is a Demat Account?

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In the advanced countries, depository systems and services have played a significant role in not only facilitating smooth trading and settlement but also attracting foreign investment in the capital market. The depository system evolved by the National Securities Depositories Limited (NSDL) enables investors to overcome all problems related to handling physical certificates. NSDL is an organization formed to provide electronic depository facilities for securities traded.
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Can securities be bought and sold through Depository Participant?

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No. Securities can be bought and sold only through a stockbroker. DP facilitates delivery of securities against a sell transaction or receipt of securities for a buy transaction.
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Can I buy and sell shares through Depository Participant?

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No. Shares can be bought and sold only through a stock broker. DP facilitates delivering the shares against a sell transaction or receiving the shares for a buy transaction.
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How to open a Depository Account?

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Very Simple : Please approach our liaison offices in Abu Dhabi (Tel: 6720000), ,b>Dubai (Tel: 3345000) or our NRI Centre (2830184/85) and DP Centre (2702466/68) at Mumbai with photographs and a proof of identity and fill up the account opening documents. The process of opening an account is similar to opening a bank account.
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How do I open an account with a Depository?

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Your DP will allot you an account number, which will serve as a reference for all your future dealings with him.
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How confidential are the Depository Account details?

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A.There are strict systems and procedures established to protect the confidentiality of investor information at the depository to ensure that these are available to only authorised persons. PNB Mutual Fund | NRI | Services | Special Schemes | Utilities | Contact Us | Forms | Public Notice | Recruitment
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What are the benefits of opening a demat account?

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It is safe and convenient way to hold securities compared to holding securities in the physical form. Change of name, address, mandate, registration of power of attorney, transmission etc can be effected across companies by a single instruction to the DP. Any number of securities can be transferred/delivered with one instruction. Therefore paperwork and signing of multiple transfer deeds is done away with.
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Is there any restriction to have demat account with only one DP?

CDSL :: FAQs :: Account Opening
Under the depository system, there is no restriction on opening a BO account with the same or other DPs, subject to the condition that all account opening requirements are complied with. There is absolutely no compulsion on any investor to open his demat account with the same DP as that of his broker. Investor can open account with the DP of his choice and can carry on his trading activity through a broker of his choice.
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How can I open my Demat Account with AAB?

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All you have to do is call any of our Designated branches or Phone Banking lines and we'll assist you with a better understanding of the products and in opening the account.
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Where can an NRI open a demat account?

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NRI can open a demat account with any Depository Participant . The NRI needs to mention the type ('NRI' as compared to 'Resident') and the sub-type ('Repatriable' or 'Non-Repatriable') in the account opening form collected from the Depository Participant. No permission is required from RBI to open a demat account. Holding securities in demat only constitutes change in form and does not need any special permission. No special permission is required.
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Whether the shares will get credited in my demat account?

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In case the customer sells shares under ANST facility, the securities bought by the customer in one settlement will be retained either partly or fully by Usectrade in its demat account for the purpose of meeting the pay in obligation of the customer towards the securities sold by the customer in the subsequent settlement(s).
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What if I already have a Demat account with another DP?

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It is mandatory for you to open a demat account with Alankit assignments ltd. However, if you have a Demat Account with another depository, you can continue your Demat Account with them. But for every sale you make, you will need to ensure that you transfer the stocks into our Demat account two days before the securities pay-in date of the Stock Exchange. Yes it is necessary that you open bank account with our designated bank HDFC Bank.
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Can I open a Demat Account with my SuperSavings Account?

IDBI Savings Account General FAQ
Yes, you can open 4 free Demat Accounts with your SuperSavings Account. We will waive the account opening charges for all 4 Demat Accounts. Plus, our charges on the Demat services are amongst the lowest in the industry. No. Apart from International Debit cum ATM Card, all other services come to you free of charge. These services have been introduced to make banking a convenient and a hassle-free option for you.
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Can a depository account be opened with four holder's names?

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Yes, a depository account can be opened in the names of four holders but the account can be operated only for demateralisation of shares held in the same combination. No shares can be credited by purchase or transferred from any other account. Hence the standing instruction for credits will be 'N' for such accounts
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Can I dematerialise all my depository eligible securities through the same account?

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Yes. You can choose to have all your securities deposited in a single account provided the securities have the same holding pattern. No. However, if you want to transfer the ownership from your individual name to a joint name, you should first open an account as the sole holder (account A) and dematerialise the share certificates.
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What are the requirements for opening an HUF demat account?

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The requirements are the same as that of opening an individual demat account except that the account will be opened in the name of the KARTA. No joint holding and nomination is permitted in this account. In addition the stamp of the KARTA should be affixed at all places signed by the KARTA. PAN copy of both the HUF and Karta is required to be submitted. Also Coparcener’s declaration stating the name of the Karta and their relationship to the Karta is to be mentioned.
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What are the requirements for opening a demat account in the name of a minor?

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The requirements are the same as that of opening an individual demat account except that joint holder and nominee cannot be appointed. In addition photograph of the minor and the guardian, proof of identity and address of the guardian and the proof of age (copy of birth certificate) of the minor is required. PAN of the Guardian to be provided.
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What if I already have a bank and demat account with your designated partners ?

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You can utilize the same bank and demat account to transact with Mansukh. Please mention the details in the account opening form and the same will be linked to your Moneysukh trading account.
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What are the benefits of opening a demat account with CDSL?

CDSL :: FAQs :: Account Opening
a) SEBI has made it compulsory for trades in all listed scrips to be settled in demat mode. Although, trades upto 500 shares can be settled in physical form, physical settlement is virtually not taking place for the apprehension of bad delivery on account of mismatch of signatures, forgery of signatures, fake certificates etc. b) It is a safe and convenient way to hold securities compared to holding securities in physical form.
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Can all securities be dematerialised through a single demat account?

CDSL :: FAQs :: Account Opening
Yes. Any number of securities admitted with CDSL can be dematerialised and held in one demat account. It is not possible to add or delete any name while dematerialising a share certificate. If the shares held in single name are intended to be held in any joint account, they have to be transferred to such names before they are dematerialised.
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How can the movement of shares take place from my demat account?

SHCIL SERVICES - F A Q
You need to give power of attorney to move your shares from your demat account of SHCIL Ltd to SHCIL Services Ltd (SSL) The power of attorney is meant only for settlement of your trades. It does not authorize SSL towards any off market transactions.
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