NSDL’s e-Services for Investors

Indian Securities Market - Overview

Market
Regulator SEBI

Stocks and
Commodities Other
Depositories
Derivative Intermediaries
Exchanges

Stock Brokers,
NSE, BSE, MSE, RTAs, Mutual
NSDL, CDSL
MCX etc. Funds, Investment
Advisors etc.
Starting Investment in Securities Market

Accounts Required

Bank Account Trading or Broking Account Demat Account

Many DPs offer a 3-in-1 account opening facility which gives you the convenience of opening a trading, demat and bank
account – all together. Now many DPs are offering online demat account opening. Trading or Broking account is
required only if you want to buy / sell shares through stock exchange.
About NSDL

1996
Demat accountholders present in
First Depository One of the leading Depositories in the 99.27% of pincodes in India
in India world
Wide service network – all States
and UTs
No. of Service Centres – 61,298
Growing Custody Value

423.44 > 87% Market

294.45 Share
227.51
119.30

67.56

Dec. 2010 Dec. 2015 Dec. 2020 Dec. 2021 Mar 2024

Total Value of All Assets Held In All NSDL Demat Accounts in ₹ Lakh Crore
NSDL’s Progress
350
Bank deposits and
300
NSDL Custody Value 302

250 244

200 186
172 169
160 155
150 146
140 Aggregate Bank Deposits of All
129 Scheduled Banks (in ₹ Lakh
117 Crore)
110
100
NSDL Demat Custody Value (in ₹
Lakh Crore)

50

Bank Deposit Source : RBI

0 Bulletins
Mar. 31, 2017 Mar. 31, 2018 Mar. 31, 2019 Mar. 31, 2020 Mar. 31, 2021 Mar. 31, 2022
NSDL’s Progress
GDP and NSDL Custody Value
GDP and NSDL Custody Value
350

302
300

250 244
237

201 198
200 190 186 GDP at Market Price (in ₹ Lakh Crore)
171 172 NSDL Demat Custody Value (in ₹ Lakh Crore)
154 160
146
150

100

50 GDP Source : https://dbie.rbi.org.in/

0
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Indian Securities Market - Depository System

Issuer Company / RTA

Clearing Corporation (NSE Clearing

Other Depository Limited/ Indian Clearing Corporation
Limited)

DP 1 DP 2

Stock Broker / Stock Broker /

Trading Member 1 Investor 1 Investor 2 Clearing Member 2
 Services offered by Depository Participant
Account Opening Change in account details

Demat*, Remat of Account freeze

securities, (Account level, ISIN
Conversion & Redemption level
of Mutual Fund Units and Quantity level)

Transfer of securities** Pledge and Margin Pledge of

securities

*Even unlisted shares can be dematerialized. **Transfer of securities held in physical form not allowed w. e. f. April 1,
2019. Re-lodgement of transfer deeds which were submitted prior to this, but were rejected or returned, was allowed
till March 31, 2021. Shares pending for transfer with listed company / its RTA shall be issued only in demat.
Key points on Anti-Money Laundering
Legislative and Regulatory References
• Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
• Prevention of Money Laundering (Rules), 2005
• SEBI Master Circular – October 15, 2019
What is Money Laundering (ML)?
• Money Laundering is “the process in which the proceeds of crime are converted
and disguised as legitimate assets”
What is Anti-Money Laundering (AML)?
• Anti-Money Laundering is “the initiative to effectively prevent, detect, control
and report ML activities to the authorities”
What are Suspicious Transactions?
Transactions (including attempted transactions), that may involve proceeds from a
predicate offence, do not have any economic rationale, made in circumstances of
unusual or unjustified complexity or gives rise to a reasonable ground of suspicion that it
may involve financing of activities relating to terrorism
Key Authorities – Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND), Ministry of Home Affairs
and the Enforcement Directorate
Key points for all Investors
Individuals:
• Provide officially valid documents for proof of identity and address
• Furnish correct information on income, occupation, business, marital status,
etc.
• Provide accurate financial information – salary or business income as
applicable
• Inform about any changes to the above information
• Invest only using own sources of funds, not third party funds
• Do not fall prey to any gimmicks or schemes from anyone

Non – Individuals:
• Provide officially valid documents for proof of identity and address
• Furnish information about Beneficial Owner(s), where applicable
• Furnish all other related documents (AoA, MoA, Partnership deed, ASL, etc.)
• Provide correct information about nature and type of business
• Changes to the above information may be duly informed to DPs

Cooperate with DPs who may seek any additional information

for due diligence
Be diligent and aware about various money laundering schemes
Contact your DP or broker in case of any doubts
Be a Prudent Investor
Keep record of documents signed, account statements,
contract notes received and payments made. Save important
emails and take periodic back up of data.

Change password of your online accounts frequently.

Never share your passwords, OTP, CVV and PIN with any one.
Never click on suspicious links received via SMS, email or
social media platforms.

Read SMS, emails, letters, statements, bills sent by your

broker, bank, DP and NSDL. These are sent to you to keep you
updated.

Accept the DIS only if serial number is pre printed and Client
ID is pre stamped or pre printed. Keep DIS in safe custody. Do
not to leave the DIS “blank or signed” with the Depository
Participants (DPs) or any other person/entity when not in use.
Be a Prudent Investor

Inform your DP about any change in your Personal

Information such as address, bank account immediately.

Always mention your Mobile Number and email ID in account

opening form and keep them updated.

NSDL publications and presentations are available in Hindi,

English and other languages at www.nsdl.co.in  Education

Schedule of Awareness Programs, Registration, Feedback and

Webinar Recordings are available at www.nsdl.co.in 
Education
Be a Prudent Investor – Don’ts

Never deal with any unregistered or unauthorised market

intermediary. Check on the SEBI’s website that your stock
broker / authorised person, mutual fund distributor,
investment advisor are registered with SEBI.

Never invest with borrowed money. Avoid unnecessary loans

and credits.
Be a Prudent Investor
Be a Prudent Investor
Be a Prudent Investor
NSDL Newsletter for Investors
The Financial Kaleidoscope – Free monthly newsletter

Newsletter – The
www.nsdl.co.in Education Financial
Kaleidoscope
SEBI Investor Website

Learn to Manage Your Money for Financial well-being. For

more information, please visit SEBI’s Investor website
https://investor.sebi.gov.in
SEBI’s Mobile App for Investor Education
If You are holding Securities in Paper form
1. Provide PAN, KYC information and Nomination to RTA /
Company for all joint holders.
2. Get PAN and Aadhaar linked for all joint holders.
3. Folio may be frozen if not complied.
4. Electronic interface provided by company / RTA for various
service requests like issuance of duplicate shares,
transmission, change in name etc.
5. SEBI has prescribed ‘Simplified and Standard Norms’ for
processing of various service requests [Form ISR – 1 and
Grievances Redressal
1. Read Investor Charter at www.nsdl.co.in  Education

2. Lodge your complaint with SEBI at www.scores.gov.in/

or SEBI Mobile App – SCORES

3. For filing dispute for resolution by conciliation and

arbitration, visit SEBI’s Securities Market Approach for
Resolution Through ODR (SMART ODR) Portal
https://smartodr.in/login

4. SEBI Toll free helpline - 18002667575 / 1800227575

5. NSDL helpline - 022-48867000

6. Online submission of Grievances at www.nsdl.co.in 

Query related to Demat

7. NSDL email for grievance - relations@nsdl.com

8. NSDL email for other information - info@nsdl.com

NSDL’s e-Services
NSDL Mobile Application - Speede
NSDL Mobile Application - Speede

Available on Play
store and Apple
store
Available Free of Follow simple steps to
Cost register

IDeAS and SPEED-e

users can log in with
same User ID and
Password
Internet-based Demat Account Statement - IDeAS
It is a facility to view and download updated balances and transactions
in demat account
1. This facility is available to all the
clients having demat account with
any NSDL DP.

2. One time registration is required

to use this facility. Registration
can be done online or by
submitting a request to your DP.

3. There is no charge for using this

facility.

4. From June 1, 2021, no need to

create log in IDs with different
ESPs. IDeAS you will help you to
 IDeAS - Features
1. View latest account balance along with the value as on
previous day closing price.
2. View transactions that have taken place in demat
account during last 30 days.
3. Download month-wise Statement of Transaction for
past 12 months.
4. View ISIN-wise positions and transactions for a given
market type and settlement number.
5. View and download past 12 Consolidated Account
Statement (CAS).
6. Participate in e-Voting.
How to Register for IDeAS?
1. There are two types of Users - Password Users and Smart Card / e-Token Users

2. Password users can register online at www.eservices.nsdl.com

Registering for IDeAS – Online
1. Enter DP ID, client ID
and mobile number
and click on submit
button.

2. Fill-up all the required

information.

3. Choose a User name

and Password of your
choice.

4. Complete Captcha
verification.

5. Click on Submit button.

What is SPEED-e?
1. Its an online service that enables NSDL demat account holders to submit
various instructions online.

2. Its available to any NSDL demat account holder provided his/her DP has
registered with NSDL.

3. List of DPs offering this service is available at https://nsdl.co.in/speed-e.php.

4. Registration is required to avail this facility.

5. Those having single holder demat account, can complete the registration
online at www.eservices.nsdl.com. For joint demat accounts, client has to
submit physical SPEED-e registration request along with certain documents.

6. There are two types of access – Password users and e-token users (more
secured option).

7. In case of Password Users, facility can be used by one of the joint holders
Features of SPEED-e
1. View and download Statement of Holding and Transactions.
2. View latest balances and transactions in demat account.
3. View and download past 12 Consolidated Account Statement (CAS).
4. Redemption / repurchase of mutual fund units.
5. Submit electronic delivery instruction (limited to pre-notified broker
accounts).
6. Submit margin pledge instructions.
7. Monitor the status of execution of instructions.
8. Participate in e-Voting.

Additional features for e-token users -

7. Submit Pledge and Off market instructions.

8. You can Freeze you demat account (Account level, ISIN level or
quantity level freeze).
9. Such freeze can be unfrozen only by you, not your DP.
How to Register for SPEED-e?
Visit www.eservices.nsdl.com and click on ‘New user registration’ and later select
SPEED-e.

Only single users can register to use this facility

SPEED-e Registration – Password Based
1. Enter DP ID, client ID and mobile number and click on submit button.

2. Fill-up all the required information.

3. Choose a User ID of your choice.

4. Add CM BP ID(s) of your Clearing Member (Stock broker) under Pre-

notified Account. You may add up to 6 clearing members.

5. An One Time Password (OTP) will be sent on the mobile number and
email ID registered in the demat account.

6. Validate your registration request using the OTP received.

SPEED-e Registration – Password Based
1. Upon successful validation of OTP, registration request will be sent
to concerned DP and Clearing Member(s) for authorisation.

2. DP will authorize the registration request electronically and inform

you through email.

3. Clearing Member(s) will authorise clients request for addition of pre-

notified account through SPEED-e facility. Incase, your CM has not
subscribed to SPEED-e facility, then you need to submit a consent
letter in a prescribed format from CM to your DP.

4. You will be able to access SPEED-e facility after authorisation by

your DP and may submit delivery instructions after successful
authorisation of addition of pre-notified account by CM.
SPEED-e Registration – Smart Card/e-Token Based
1. Fill up the 'SPEED-e Application form'
available at www.eservices.nsdl.com or can
be obtained from your DP.

2. Submit the duly filled-in form to your DP.

3. Your DP will register you as a smart card

user by assigning a User ID and help you
procure a Smart Card Kit, Digital Signature
Certificate (DSC) and Personal
Identification Number (PIN).

4. Install the Smart Card Kit on your

computer.

5. With the User ID, DSC and PIN, you can

start using SPEED-e.
e-Voting for Shareholders
Shareholders have right to
participate in decision making
process of their company by
voting on the resolutions.
NSDL facilitates all Shareholders
holding shares in paper or Demat
form, with NSDL or other
depository
e-Voting facilitates this process
by removing the need for
physical presence.

Facility to shareholders to
SMS alert to shareholders print details of vote.
after they cast votes.
How to Use NSDL e-Voting Service?

1. Multiple options for Voting

i. NSDL e-Voting Portal -
https://evoting.nsdl.com/
ii. NSDL Mobile App – Speede
iii. IDeAS and SPEED-e facility of NSDL
iv. Through integration with other
websites

2. At venue - Voting using Tablets

3. NSDL helps companies to conduct

virtual meetings and live streaming of
NSDL e-DIS Gateway

Various modes for submission of debit instruction –

1. Submission of Physical DIS by account holder to DP

2. Submission of Physical DIS by broker as holder of Power of
Attorney to DP
3. Submission of electronic instruction by account holder through
NSDL SPEED-e
4. Submission of electronic instruction by broker as holder of Power
of Attorney through NSDL SPICE

New Mode

Submission of instruction by account holder to DP using

e-DIS
NSDL e-DIS – Demat Gateway

Salient features of e-DIS -

1. e-DIS facility can be used by any NSDL demat account

holder

2. No need to give POA to stock broker

3. Secured communication between broker’s portal and NSDL

system
4. Securities can be moved to broker’s pool account only
towards obligation for sell transaction
 e-DIS Process
1. Client Login
Broker’s Trading
Client
Portal

2. Client re-direction
3. Trigger for Client 4. Authentication by Client
Authentication

6. Debit of Securities
NSDL Demat Gateway

7. Securities Credited to CM Pool Account

5. Response to Broker
NSDL Depository Module
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