{"id":3650,"date":"2025-03-21T11:10:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T05:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/?p=3650"},"modified":"2025-07-17T18:52:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T13:22:25","slug":"types-of-demat-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/demat-account\/types-of-demat-account\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Different Types of Demat Accounts Available in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section el_id=&#8221;blog-inner-layout&#8221;][vc_row overlay_dotted=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;blog_primary&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Demat account, short for &#8220;dematerialised account,&#8221; is an electronic account used to keep your shares and securities in digital form. Introduced in India in 1996, it has eliminated the need for physical share certificates by converting them to electronic format.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These accounts can hold various types of investments, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/stocks\"><strong>stocks<\/strong><\/a>, bonds, mutual funds, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/etf\"><strong>exchange-traded funds (ETFs)<\/strong><\/a>, and government securities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know there are different types of demat accounts in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/share-market-today\"><strong>stock market<\/strong><\/a>? Based on your requirements, you have to choose among them to trade in India\u2019s stock market. So, let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_Having_a_Demat_Account\"><\/span><b>What are the Benefits of Having a Demat Account<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple benefits of having a demat account, especially for carrying out share market-linked transactions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Need_For_Paper_Certificates\"><\/span><b>No Need For Paper Certificates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before there were demat accounts, the shares were issued as physical paper certificates, which required you to store multiple copies once you purchased them. Chances of loss or damage were high. Additionally, the share transfer process was very lengthy. With the introduction of demat accounts, everything became electronic, which eliminated various complex processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nomination_Facility\"><\/span><b>Nomination Facility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/open-demat-account\">Demat account<\/a><\/strong> also offers a nomination facility following the guidelines set by the depository. If the investor passes away, the nominated person will inherit the shareholding in the account. This feature allows you to plan for the future and helps prevent lengthy steps of inheritance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Access_to_Your_Investment\"><\/span><b>Easy Access to Your Investment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessing your demat account is very simple. With a smartphone or laptop, you can manage your investments anytime and from anywhere. Having a demat account makes your investment journey more convenient and accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Various_Types_of_Investment_Instruments\"><\/span><b>Various Types of Investment Instruments<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to shares, you can use your demat account to hold various assets such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/mutual-funds\"><strong>mutual funds<\/strong><\/a>, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), government securities, and even unlisted shares. This allows you to manage your investment strategy better by helping to create a diversified portfolio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Demat_Account_Types_in_India\"><\/span><b>Different Demat Account Types in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are different types of demat accounts available in India for investors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Service_Demat_Account_BSDA\"><\/span><b>Basic Service Demat Account (BSDA)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in 2012, the Basic Service Demat Account (BSDA) is a special type of demat account. It lowers the burden of Annual Maintenance charges (AMC) for small portfolios and encourages new investors to enter the Indian share market.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility for BSDA:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should have only one demat account where you are the sole or primary first account holder.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can hold only one BSDA account in your name across all depositories.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For debt and other securities, the total demat holding value should not exceed \u20b910 lakh at any point in time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>AMC Charges for BSDA:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 30, 2024, SEBI updated the maximum AMC applicable for BSDA accounts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Up to \u20b94 lakh: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NIL<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More than \u20b94 lakh but up to \u20b910 lakh: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9100<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>More than \u20b910 lakh: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The account will no longer be allowed to be registered as BSDA. The charges will be applicable as per the Regular AMC.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_Demat_Account\"><\/span><b>Regular Demat Account<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular Demat account is the type of Demat account that the two Indian depositories- Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL) and the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) offer to investors by default.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This demat account is for Indian residents, and there are no limits on how many securities you can hold in this demat account. To hold this demat account, you usually have to pay an AMC, which ranges between \u20b9500 \u2013 \u20b9999 per year. Note that some depository participants, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/\"><strong>Torus Digital<\/strong><\/a>, offer full waivers on the entire <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/mutual-funds\/amc\"><b>AMC<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repatriable_Demat_Account\"><\/span><b>Repatriable Demat Account<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) and looking to invest in the Indian stock market, you have two main options for demat accounts: repatriable and non-repatriable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to open a repatriable demat account, you must follow the regulations set by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of account allows you to transfer funds back to your country of residence. To do so, you just have to link your Non-Resident External (NRE) account with your demat account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Repatriable_Demat_Account\"><\/span><b>Non-Repatriable Demat Account<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A non-repatriable Demat account, or NRO Demat account, is specifically designed for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who wish to invest in India&#8217;s financial market. This type of demat account is linked to your Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) savings bank to manage your income earned in India.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It allows you to hold shares, bonds, and other financial instruments but restricts the free transfer of funds outside of India. Additionally, you cannot convert your investments into foreign currency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After-tax deductions, you can transfer only the principal and the interest up to $1 million every financial year as per RBI guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Documents_Required_to_Open_All_Types_of_Demat_Accounts\"><\/span><b>What are the Documents Required to Open All Types of Demat Accounts?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the list of documents required for different types of demat accounts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basic Service Demat Account and Regular Demat Account<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the list of documents required to open a BSDA or regular demat account:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAN Card\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aadhaar Card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport size photo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank A\/C number and statement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Repatriable Demat Account<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to open a repatriable demat account, you need the following documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of PAN Card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport-sized photographs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of your passport with the visa for your current country of residence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of PIO (Person of Indian Origin) card or OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of identity proof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of Indian and foreign address proof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancelled cheque leaf or the latest certified bank statement of your NRE bank account<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duly filled and signed FEMA declaration form<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-Repatriable Demat Account<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To open a non-repatriable demat account, you need the following documents:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A photocopy of your PAN card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport-sized photographs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A photocopy of your passport, along with a valid visa for your current country of residence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A duplicate of your OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) or PIO (Person of Indian Origin) card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of your identity proof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of documents verifying both your foreign and Indian addresses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest certified bank statement of your NRO bank account or a cancelled cheque.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_Demat_Account_for_Your_Needs\"><\/span><b>How to Choose the Right Demat Account for Your Needs?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct choice of demat account depends on your individual needs. Regular demat accounts are suitable if you are an Indian resident with varied portfolios. The Basic Service Demat Accounts (BSDA) gives you cost-effectiveness if your portfolio value is low.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repatriable accounts are designed for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who want to invest and transfer funds abroad by linking them to NRE accounts. In contrast, non-repatriable accounts do not permit fund transfers outside India and are linked to NRO accounts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summing_up\"><\/span><b>Summing up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By going through the above sections, you\u2019ll have all the essential information about <\/span><b>different types of demat accounts in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Before opening a new account, use the above details to choose the correct account that fits your requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you should assess the depository participant, including their charges and service quality, before opening a new demat account to enjoy a cost-effective, hassle-free investment journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Torus Digital, you do not have to worry about fees as we offer zero opening charges and lifetime AMC-free demat accounts. 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font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23001316&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; el_id=&#8221;faq&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Is a Demat account mandatory?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1741084133227-8bcfa4c5-0fa3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per SEBI regulations, a demat account is mandatory to trade in the Indian stock market. You cannot buy or sell shares without a demat account, as all stock market transactions are now done electronically through a demat account.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Are repatriable and non-repatriable accounts similar?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1741084133247-2a4cfc81-fdd1&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repatriable and non-repatriable accounts are both types of investment accounts for non-resident Indians (NRIs). The main difference between the two is that you can move funds abroad with no restrictions using repatriable accounts but not from non-repatriable accounts.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is the major benefit of having a regular demat account?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1741084264816-a99716aa-062d&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A regular Demat account is a convenient way to buy, sell, and hold securities like stocks and bonds. It&#8217;s the most common type of demat account and is ideal for Indian residents.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is a 3-in-1 demat Account?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1741084286999-7d3f4375-0a0b&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 3-in-1 demat account is a financial account that combines a <\/span>demat account, a trading account<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/accounts\/savings-account\"><strong>bank account<\/strong><\/a>. It allows you to manage your investments, banking, and trading needs in one place.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How many demat Accounts are in India?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1741086903470-e68d8d3f-3b9b&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of December 2024, there were 179 million demat accounts in India.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_section el_id=&#8221;blog-inner-layout&#8221;][vc_row overlay_dotted=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;blog_primary&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]A Demat account, short for &#8220;dematerialised account,&#8221; is an electronic account used to keep your shares and securities in digital form. 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