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What is Depository?

Depository — A depository is an institution that holds investors’ securities in electronic form. India has two: NSDL and CDSL.

In simple terms

Your demat account is maintained with a depository through a depository participant (your broker).

Why Depository matters when you invest

Understanding depository helps you make better-informed decisions when you invest and trade on ROAR by DP TradeKING. Open a free account to put it into practice — ₹0 delivery brokerage and zero-commission direct mutual funds.

Depository — frequently asked questions

What is Depository?

A depository is an institution that holds investors’ securities in electronic form. India has two: NSDL and CDSL.

What does Depository mean in the stock market?

A depository is an institution that holds investors’ securities in electronic form. India has two: NSDL and CDSL. Your demat account is maintained with a depository through a depository participant (your broker).

Can you give an example of Depository?

Your demat account is maintained with a depository through a depository participant (your broker).

Related terms

NSDLAccountsCDSLAccountsDemat AccountAccountsDepository Participant (DP)Accounts

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