Responsibilities of Investors

• Deal with a SEBI registered DP for opening demat account, KYC and Depository activities.
• Provide complete documents for account opening and KYC (Know Your Client). Fill all the required details in Account Opening Form / KYC form in own handwriting and cancel out the blanks.
• Read all documents and conditions being agreed before signing the account opening form.
• Accept the Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS) book from DP only (preprinted with a serial number along with client ID) and keep it in safe custody and do not sign or issue blank or partially filled DIS.
• Always mention the details like ISIN, number of securities accurately
• Inform any change in information linked to demat account and obtain confirmation of updation in the system.
• Regularly verify balances and demat statement and reconcile with trades / transactions.
• Appoint nominee(s) to facilitate heirs in obtaining the securities in their demat account.
• Do not fall prey to fraudsters sending emails and SMSs luring to trade in stocks / securities promising huge profits

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