Demat Account related FAQs

How much Demat accounts can I add to my trading account?

Stock brokers in India allow you to link up to five Demat Accounts to a trading account. Important to note that each demat account must have your name as the primary account holder.

Notice:

  • A person can only have one PAN number.
  • A person can open as many Demat accounts as he likes.
  • A person can open multiple trading accounts with different brokers
  • A person can only open one trading account with a broker. This means that you can only open one trading account with a broker. In Sharekhan, you cannot open two trading accounts for the same person.


Using the Power of Attorney, could a broker withdraw money from my linked bank account?


If I do not give Power of Attorney , will I be able to use broker Pool Demat account to keep my share?


Can someone trade in F&O without Power of Attorney in their Demat account?


Can I trade if my signed Power of Attorney is still in courier?


How do I receive dividends to the bank and not a cheque? Is it possible to apply online?


Can I add multiple people to my Demat account?


Why a Demat account is needed?


Does investing in SIP requires a Demat account?


Differentiate between NSDL & CDSL?


Does CDSL Easiest facility offered by any broker?


Can shares be transferred from CDSL to NSDL demat account?


What will happen if AMC for a Demat account is not paid?


Is PAN card mandatory to open a Demat account?


Can a PAN Card issued to one year old child Or Is there any age limit ?