Explainer · Getting Started
Demat and trading account: how they work and what they cost
You need two accounts to invest — and they do different jobs. What a demat and trading account are, and exactly what they cost in 2026.
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Explainer · Getting Started
T+1 and T+0 settlement: how fast your shares and money really move
When you buy a share, when is it actually yours? India now settles trades in a single day — among the fastest in the world — and is testing same-day settlement.
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Insight · Markets & Macro
21 Crore Demat Accounts — But How Many Indians Are Actually Investing?
India has crossed 21 crore demat accounts. Sounds like a massive investing revolution. But SEBI's data reveals a more nuanced story: accounts are growing much faster than active, sustained participation. So, are Indians really becoming long-term investors—or are we simply opening more accounts?
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