Demat Accounts
India’s demat boom hits a trading slowdown as retail investors step away
Active trading accounts fell to 19.6% of India's 23.2 crore demat accounts in Q1 FY27, down from 26.3% in FY24, as weaker returns, Sebi's derivative curbs and Iran-war volatility pushed retail investors to the sidelines.
4 min read21 Jul 2026Sebi retreats on nomination norms for mutual funds after industry pushback
Under the revised framework, nomination will remain the default option for single-holder accounts and folios, but investors can opt out through a declaration, either online or offline.
2 min read29 May 20265 simple Demat account opening steps and smart stock market investing tips for beginners in India
India’s stock market investing boom is creating new wealth opportunities. Simple Demat account setup steps, beginner investing tips and long-term strategies can help investors grow their money wisely.
2 min read28 May 2026Should you hold one or more demat accounts? Here’s what every investor should know
Investors in India can have multiple demat accounts for varied purposes, but they must manage them wisely to avoid complications. Kamath's approach highlights the balance between flexibility and organization, which is crucial for effective portfolio management.
5 min read22 Apr 2026Millions of Indians are investing every year, but not everyone is building wealth — Here’s why
A large share of those new entrants are first-timers. Many came in during a bull run and haven't yet seen a serious correction. That matters, because the biggest threat to their wealth won't be a bad fund, it'll be their own reaction when markets turn.
5 min read17 Apr 2026Demat account additions slow in FY26 as market volatility dents retail investor momentum
Experts said the slowdown appears to be more of a pause than a reversal and the broader structural drivers remain intact.
3 min read8 Apr 2026SEBI issues consultation paper on revised nomination norms for demat accounts, mutual funds
SEBI said the consultation paper seeks public suggestions to modify the circular on nomination facilities, issued on January 10, 2025, to enhance the ease of investor onboarding and ease the nomination process by aligning with the banking norms on nomination.
2 min read17 Mar 2026Msafe Equipments IPO allotment likely to be finalised today; Latest GMP, 5 steps to check status
Msafe Equipments IPO allotment status can be verified via the registrar's website starting July 18, 2023. The estimated listing price is ₹149 due to a grey market premium of ₹26. Allotment happens on February 2, shares listing on February 4.
3 min read2 Feb 2026Knowledge over luck: How StockGro and Stoxo are reinforcing market literacy
By combining StockGro’s social learning with Stoxo’s AI-driven research, Ajay Lakhotia is creating a comprehensive infrastructure for informed decision-making in India’s capital markets.
2 min read23 Dec 2025IFSCA proposes regulatory framework mandating demat for IFSC securities
The proposal aims to enhance regulatory coherence, streamline market operations, and ensure that securities issued in IFSCs are held with depositories registered under the IFSCA.
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