Demat accounts convert physical assets to electronic format for storage, while trading accounts are used for buying and selling securities. Both accounts are interdependent, with unique numbers ...

Derivatives trading: To trade futures, ensure your demat account is enabled, understand futures contracts and margin requirements, choose a brokerage platform, fund your trading account, place ...

A demat account, which enables paperless holding of securities in electronic format, is now mandatory for trading in India, barring certain exceptions. The transition has been swift and sweeping.