Sebi removes letter of confirmation requirement, allows direct credit of securities to demat accountsThe Securities and Exchange Board of India, SEBI, is simplifying investment processes. A Letter of Confirmation for credit of securities wi...
30 Jan, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Unclaimed shares: Why reclaiming dormant shares is a long, confusing journey for common equity investorsThe procedures intended to make it tough for fraud to be perpetuated are quite onerous for the common investor; especially when the rationa...
13 Oct, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
SBI shareholders, bondholders: State Bank of India appoints new Registrar & Share Transfer Agent (RTA); check detailsSBI shareholders, bondholders: The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the appointment of a new Registrar & Share Transfer Agent (RTA) ...
08 Jul, 2024, 05.22 PM IST
Is there any advantage of buying mutual funds in a demat form?Once you have chosen a mutual fund scheme to buy, the next step is to proceed to buy these units and execute your transaction. There are a ...
26 Jun, 2024, 09.53 AM IST
Sebi rules on nomination in mutual funds, demat accounts. 10 things to knowSebi has announced simplification of compliance for investors by lifting freeze on demat accounts and mutual fund folios due to non-submiss...
11 Jun, 2024, 01.45 PM IST
Demat and mutual fund accounts won't be frozen for not filing nomination: SebiIn a circular, the markets regulator said, based on representations received from participants, for ease of compliance and investor conveni...
10 Jun, 2024, 06.10 PM IST
Step by step guide for converting physical mutual fund units to demat account online, offline and vice versaAn individual may choose to convert their physical mutual fund units held through statement of account (SOA) mode to dematerialise mode onl...
16 Nov, 2023, 01.52 PM IST
What are the disadvantages of holding mutual funds in demat?Investors often buy stocks, gold bonds, ETFs and NCDs in the demat account. With mutual fund units too there, investors can get a consolida...
01 Nov, 2023, 08.41 AM IST
CDSL crosses 8-crore active demat accounts’ milestoneCDSL is India’s leading and only listed depository. It received its certificate of commencement of business from Sebi in February 1999 and ...
09 Feb, 2023, 06.53 PM IST
Sebi clarifies on norms for processing investors' service requests by RTAs"From January 1, 2022, the RTAs shall not process any service requests or complaints received from the holder(s) / claimant(s), till PAN, K...
15 Dec, 2021, 12.21 AM IST
Sebi introduces additional payment modes for call money for partly paid securitiesThe decision has been taken as payment through Application Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA) mechanism is investor friendly and enables fa...
08 Dec, 2020, 08.49 PM IST
Sebi issues guidelines for transfer, dematerialisation of re-lodged physical sharesShares in demat form would help in maintaining a transparent record of shareholding of companies amid rising concerns over beneficial owner...
02 Dec, 2020, 05.23 PM IST
Sebi again eases compliance rules for processing of demat requestThe relaxation has been extended till July 31, the Sebi said in a circular.
30 Jun, 2020, 04.54 PM IST
How to demat mutual fund unitsTo get a complete view, mutual fund investments that are held in physical form need to be converted to demat format through a depository pa...
29 Oct, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
- You can hold mutual fund units in the demat form
The benefit of this is that it will enable you to get a single consolidated statement for your holding across shares and mutual funds.
01 Nov, 2011, 03.57 AM IST
- Query Corner: Mutual Funds
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08 Nov, 2010, 01.46 AM IST
- You've got to shell out a lot more to buy MFs from SEs
It is proving to be an expensive proposition for investors who do not have demat accounts and those who frequently churn their portfolios.
22 Dec, 2009, 03.50 AM IST