What is meant by Dmat Account?
A Demat account, short for dematerialized account, is an electronic account that holds securities such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a digital or electronic format. It is similar to a bank account that holds money, but instead, it holds securities in an electronic form.
A Demat account is used to facilitate the trading of securities without the need for physical certificates. When an investor buys or sells securities, the securities are credited or debited to their Demat account, respectively. This eliminates the need for physical transfer of share certificates, making the process of trading securities more efficient and convenient.
A Demat account is necessary for trading on the stock exchanges in India as mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). It is typically opened through a Depository Participant (DP) who acts as an intermediary between the investor and the depository. The two main depositories in India are the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and the Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL)
