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A Demat account holds your shares and securities in electronic format. You need to select a depository participant (DP), which can be banks, financial institutions, brokers, or any entity authorised by SEBI to open your Demat account.

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Making money in stock markets is not a gamble, but a process of systematic and scientific investments. It is important to be aware and equipped with the fundamentals of stock markets.

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The capital market in India has been growing rapidly. The latest statistics also show that Individual investors make up around 45% to 39% of the total volumes of the Indian equity markets. The rapid increase of digital technologies has transformed the entire trading system of the country. New people are joining the league and people from different places can invest in a large number of products owing to The Securities and Exchange Board of India which introduced the electronic book-keeping of shares.

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Equity investing has become a common practice in India as new retail investors are looking to make better profits than other investment avenues and multiply their wealth over time. The Securities and Exchange Board of India, which regulates the Indian securities market, has made tremendous efforts overtime to shift the investing process from physical to digital. Today, it takes a few clicks on the mobile or the laptop to seamlessly buy and sells shares.

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A critical tool for maximizing your wealth and safekeeping, Demat accounts make share trading quick and easy. It eliminates the risks and challenges associated with physical share certificates. In India, if you wish to invest in the stock market, it is mandatory to open a Demat account.

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Earlier, buying and selling of shares were done by being physically present at the exchanges. Today, with the advent of digitalisation, shares no longer need to be tangible assets. They are dematerialized, making it much easier for everyone to buy and sell them.

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There was a time when the Indian stock market followed the open outcry system, and the default trading method was through physical certificates. Conventionally, this resulted in a large amount of paperwork for traders and investors. It also contributed to the associated risks of dealing with physical copies.

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Opening a bank account with any banking service that has been verified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is a service available to any Indian citizen. However, for those who have maintained their Indian citizenship but reside out of the country;

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To buy equity shares or derivatives like futures and options in the stock market, you will need to first deposit funds into your trading and Demat account.

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To invest in shares, bonds, mutual funds and other varied financial securities, it is mandatory to open a Demat account. It is also important to note that any profits booked by you by selling shares in your Demat account are liable to tax. That is why you need to be aware of tax implications on your Demat account according to the provisions of the Income Tax Act 1961.

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The Indian stock market has entirely moved from a physical share trading system to a virtual one. Now, holding shares in an electronic format requires a dematerialised (Demat) account and a trading account which is the first step to investing in the stock market.

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If you want to participate in an Initial Public Offering (IPO), purchase shares, and start trading in stock markets, one of the first requirements is to have an online Demat Account. A Demat or dematerialised account holds your shares and securities in the electronic format.

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The dematerialisation of shares and the advent of electronic trading has enabled the participation of investors from different strata of society.

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Today, opening a demat account in India is done in just a few clicks. Easy, convenient and effective, any budding investor can start their journey in the world of financial markets by opening a demat account.

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The Indian financial market offers investors numerous opportunities to invest and make hefty profits through different investment instruments. However, investing requires the knowledge and the fulfilment of numerous other processes before you can buy your first security.

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