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Transfer stocks from One Demat to another

01 Dec 2023

In India, the nature of household investment is undergoing a paradigm shift. People are shifting their investments from physical assets such as real estate and gold to financial assets such as stocks. The overall number of demat accounts in the country reflects this trend. As of June 30, 2019, the number of demat accounts had climbed to 3.65 crores, up from 1.89 crores in 2011. A demat account is required to own equities directly, which has made it popular in India.

A demat account works similarly to a bank account, but instead of cash, transactions are made with assets such as stocks and bonds. You can simply move money between bank accounts, but can you transfer shares from one demat to another? You can, but it's not as straightforward as transferring funds across bank accounts. Here are several reasons why you might want to transfer shares from one demat account to another, as well as instructions on how to do so.

  • Reasons of transfer

Everyone has the right to move their equity holdings from one demat account to another. However, no one can interfere with a transfer unless there is a good reason for it. A common reason for stock transfers is dissatisfaction with the broker. Your broker may charge a higher brokerage fee, or you may be unhappy with other services, prompting you to switch brokers. Some persons have many demat accounts and desire to consolidate their holdings into a single account, which may involve a share transfer. In contrast to having several demat accounts, one may only have one and wish to open new demat accounts to separate trading and investing operations. The reasons for this may differ, but the procedure is the same for everyone.

  • What is the best way to transfer?

There are two ways to transfer shares from one demat account to another: online and offline. Despite the fact that the offline method is more prevalent, the online method is fast gaining favor. For both ways, the procedure is slightly different. To use the online mode, you must first go to the depository's website and register. NSDL and CDSL are the two depositories in India. Depositories are financial organizations entrusted with storing and facilitating the transfer of securities. Following your registration, you must complete a form and get it approved by the depository participant. DPs serve as a link between the depository and the investors. After the DP has completed the verification procedure, you will receive a password in your registered email address. You can access your account and transfer shares from one demat account to another using the password. If the online method is too complicated for you, you can transfer your shares manually.

  • What is the best way to manually transfer shares?

In the case of an offline transfer, the process for transfers inside a depository and between depositories will be slightly different. Intra-depository transfer or off-market transfer refers to a transfer that takes place within the same depository. Inter-depository transfer, on the other hand, is the process of transferring funds between separate depositories.

Once you've opted to transfer, make a list of the shares you want to transfer. When compared to the online approach, the manual process is slightly more time consuming. Make a note of the ISIN number together with the share's data. It's a 12-digit number that's used to identify stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, among other things. The ISIN number is crucial since it will be used to make the transfer.

Wrapping Up

If one pays attention to the facts of his or her assets, transferring shares from one demat account to another is a simple process. When moving shares between accounts, the reason for the transfer must be stated clearly. If the transfer is between accounts held by the same person, the reason for the transfer may not be significant. If the shares are being transferred to another person, however, it should be accompanied by a legitimate gift document. The capital gains tax will be calculated from the original purchase date in the case of most transfers, such as from father to son or husband to wife.

To open a demat account necessitates the use of a broker, who serves as a conduit between the investor and the exchange. Learn more about establishing a demat account for free by visiting Motilal Oswal’ website!

 

Related Articles: How to Open a Demat Account Without a Broker | Factors to Keep in Mind While Opening a Demat account | Factors to Consider When Opening a Demat Account | 10 Points to Remember When Operating your Demat Account 

 

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