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Depository Participant

Definition of Depository Participant

A depository participant is a financial institution that acts as a bridge between a depositories like NSDL/CDSL and investors. Moreover, a depository participant is responsible for holding shares in the Dematerialized format in a Demat account.

At the same time, a depository participant gives traders and investors access to an online trading account that can be used to buy and sell securities. The right depository participant will also ensure that your securities are safe.




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