In India, you can open different types of Demat accounts to suit your investment needs. Whether you’re a resident investor, a non-resident Indian, or a casual trader, there’s a Demat account tailored for you. The different types of Demat accounts include Regular Demat accounts, Basic Service Demat Accounts (BSDA), Repatriable Demat accounts, and Non-Repatriable Demat accounts. Understanding these types of Demat accounts helps you choose the right one based on your trading activity and residency status.
4 Types of Demat Account
You can choose from four types of Demat accounts in India. Each serves a specific purpose and comes with different features and restrictions. We have listed all four below:
1. Regular Demat Account
A Regular Demat account is the most common type of account available for Indian residents. It allows you to hold unlimited securities in electronic form, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Depositories like NSDL and CDSL offer Regular Demat accounts through Depository Participants (DPs). You may be required to pay an Annual Maintenance Charge (AMC), which varies by Depository Participant (DP). Some DPs may also offer accounts without any AMC.
2. Basic service Demat Account (BSDA)
A Basic Service Demat Account (BSDA) is a simplified version of the regular account, designed for infrequent investors. If the value of your holdings is ₹50,000 or less, there is no AMC. If the value is between ₹50,001 and ₹2 lakhs, the AMC is capped at ₹100 annually. However, you can open only one BSDA per PAN, and it is ideal if you don’t trade frequently but still want to maintain a Demat account.
3. Repatriable Demat Account
A Repatriable Demat account is specifically for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). To open this type of account, you must have a Non-Resident External (NRE) bank account. The key benefit is that you can transfer funds abroad, allowing you to repatriate proceeds from the sale of securities up to $1 million annually. It is a preferred choice for NRIs who want to invest in Indian markets while having the option to move funds overseas.
4. Non-repatriable Demat Account
A Non-Repatriable Demat account is also for NRIs but comes with certain restrictions. You need a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) bank account to open this account. Unlike the repatriable account, you cannot transfer funds abroad, but you can move funds within India to other domestic accounts. It is ideal for NRIs who wish to reinvest their earnings in India without moving funds overseas.
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