What exactly is a Demat account and why do I need one?
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A Demat account holds your shares and securities in electronic form, making it necessary for investing or trading in the stock market.
Opening a Demat Account online with Bajaj Broking is easy, secure and genuinely digital. This online Demat account opening flow lets you finish KYC, check your details, and activate your account from anywhere.
Just follow the steps here to open a Demat Account online and start investing in stocks, mutual funds, IPOs, ETFs, bonds and more
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Think of it like a bank account, but instead of keeping cash it keeps investments. Stocks, ETFs, bonds , and mutual fund units sit in your Demat account once you buy them. No messy paperwork, no physical certificates, just a clean digital trail of what you own.
In India, you cannot buy or sell shares on the NSE or BSE without one. This is a regulatory thing. Every trade you place on an exchange needs settlement via a Demat account linked to a SEBI registered depository (NSDL or CDSL).
A Demat account works alongside a trading account too. The trading account is for placing orders, the Demat account is where the securities actually land. With Bajaj Broking, you get both under one login.
If you’re just getting started, or you’re already active in markets, a Demat Account with Bajaj Broking gives you access to multiple investment products, market insights , and research-backed stock ideas to support your investing plan.
One account, multiple markets: Stocks, F&O, mutual funds, IPOs, bonds, US stocks, with a single login you’re good to go. No constant switching between accounts.
Mobile-first platform: The Bajaj Broking app is built for iOS and Android. Charts, watchlists, order book, and holdings are reachable on-the-go.
Research assistance: Get daily stock recommendations from our research experts, for stocks and derivatives too.
Dedicated support: Support is available by call and email. Relationship managers offer a more hand-holding service for HNI customers.
Margin Trading Facility (MTF): Use approved securities as collateral to boost buying power. Useful when you want to keep liquidity, without needing to sell everything.
Low Brokerage: Choose from customisable plans starting at just ₹10 per order.
Once your account starts working, you can do things like:
Buy and sell listed shares on NSE and BSE such as large cap, mid cap, small cap and more
Apply for IPOs; the allocation comes into your Demat account
Hold ETFs and index funds that follow indices like Nifty 50 or Nifty Next 50
Invest in bonds and NCDs listed on exchanges, including tax free bonds
Keep mutual fund units in Demat format, for a combined view of your financial stack in one place
Trade Futures & Options when your derivatives segment is activated
View your Demat account statement online whenever you want, including holdings, transactions, and how your portfolio moved over time
You usually require these documents to open a Demat account:
Proof of Identity (POI): PAN card (mandatory)
Proof of Address (POA): Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, driving license, or utility bill
Bank Proof: Cancelled cheque or a recent bank statement or passbook
Photographs: Recent passport-size photo
Income Proof (if you’re trading in derivatives): Salary slip, ITR, or bank statement that shows your income
A Demat account holds your shares and securities in electronic form, making it necessary for investing or trading in the stock market.
A Demat account stores your securities, while a trading account is used to buy and sell them in the market.
Online Demat account opening can usually be completed quickly if your KYC details and documents are ready.
No, Bajaj Broking charges NIL account opening charges.
You generally need PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, a photograph, and other basic identity or address verification details.
Aadhaar-linked mobile OTP verification is usually required for online account opening, so you may need to update your Aadhaar mobile link or use an available assisted process.
The KYC was fully online and my account was ready sooner than I expected. Didn't have to visit any office or courier any documents.
- Thiruvananthapuram
Uploading documents was straightforward and my holdings show up exactly as I'd want them to.. no clutter, easy to read.
-Nashik
I check my holdings almost every morning and the app makes it really simple. Everything is right where you'd expect it to be.
- Bathinda
The account statement section is well-organised. I could pull up transactions from specific dates without any trouble.
- Warangal
This was my first demat account and I was a little nervous. But the process walked me through each step and I never felt lost.
- Raipur
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