CDSL :: FAQs

Answer your queries on a depository's activities, as well as CDSL, in this glossary of Frequently Asked Questions.

Depository System

	What is a depository?
	What is dematerialisation?
	Who is a Beneficial Owner (BO)?
	Who is a Depository Participant?

CDSL

	What are the benefits of opening an account with CDSL system?
	Can a demat account be opened directly with CDSL?
	Can an investor already having a demat account, open another account with CDSL?

Demat Account Opening

	What are the benefits of opening a demat account with CDSL?
	What should an investor do to open an account with a DP?
	Is there any restriction to have demat account with only one DP?
	Is it necessary for an investor to open an account with the same DP as that of his broker for settling the trades done through him?

Dematerialisation of Securities

	Is dematerialisation of securities compulsory?
	What is the procedure for dematerialisation?
	Is it compulsory to mention the ISIN of the security while filling up the DRF (Demat Request Form)?
	Is transfer deed required for dematerializing physical certificates?

Nomination Facility

	Who can nominate?
	Who cannot nominate ?
	Can a minor be nominated?
	Who cannot be appointed as nominee?

Transposition-cum-Demat

	What is transposition?
	What is the significance of transposition in demat?
	What is Transposition-cum-demat?
	What procedure should be followed by the BO for transposition-cum-dematerialisation request?
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Settlement of Securities in Demat Form

	What is the procedure for delivery of securities in demat form in case of sale of securities?
	What is the procedure for receipt of securities in demat form in case of purchase of securities?
	What is an 'On Market' and 'Off Market' transaction'?
	What is an 'Inter Depository' Transaction?
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Pledge of Demat Securities

	Can the demat securities be pledged?
	What is the procedure for pledging of securities?
	How are the securities unpledged in the depository system?
	How can a pledge be invoked?

Debt Instruments,Government Securities and Commodities

	What type of debt instruments are available for demat at CDSL?
	Can debt instruments and government securities also be dematerialised in the demat account?
	Can commodity warehouse receipts be dematerialised in the same demat account?

Corporate Actions & Public Offerings

	What is corporate action?
	Is it possible to get securities allotted in public offerings directly in the electronic form?
	Who disburses the corporate benefits arising in respect of demat holdings, say a bonus or rights or dividend?
	Is there any option for the manner in which non-cash corporate benefits can be received?

Transmission of Demat Securities

	What is transmission of demat securities?
	In the event of death of the sole holder, how the successors should claim the securities lying in the demat account?

Rematerialisation of Demat Securities

	In case of request for rematerialisation, does one get back the same certificate/s that he had got dematerialised ?
	If the certificate issued on rematerialisation has some mistake in name or other features, where should the investor contact?
	Does the remat request constitute transfer and attract stamp duty?
	Can securities be rematerialised in odd lots?

Electronic Access to Securities Information (easi)

	What is easi?
	What are the facilities offered by easi?
	Who can avail of the easi service?
	How does one register under easi?

Electronic Access to Securities Information & Execution of Secured Transactions (easiest)

	What is easiest?
	Can I transfer securities to any account using easiest?
	Why should I subscribe /register for the easiest facility?
	Does the BO/ CM need to submit a physical instruction slip to the DP?