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Understand the meaning of demat holdings, what a statement of demat holdings contains, and how these records are maintained within India’s depository system.
Last updated on: Jun 19, 2026
Demat holdings refer to securities held electronically through a demat account maintained with a registered Depository Participant. These holdings are recorded within the depository framework operated by NSDL and CDSL. A demat account holding statement provides a snapshot of these securities and their status as of a specific date.
Demat holdings form part of the electronic securities record system used in India’s capital markets. They show the securities credited to a demat account, such as equity shares, bonds, ETFs, mutual fund units, and government securities.
A statement of demat holdings helps account holders view these securities in one place. It usually includes details such as ISIN, security name, quantity, and status. These records are maintained through Depository Participants connected with NSDL or CDSL.
Demat holdings refer to securities held in electronic form within a dematerialised account maintained through a Depository Participant (DP). These records represent beneficial ownership of securities maintained within the NSDL or CDSL depository system.
Demat holdings are maintained electronically and form part of India's securities custody framework.
Electronic records replace physical share certificates through the dematerialisation process.
The following types of securities may appear within demat holdings:
Equity Shares: Ownership units of listed companies.
Corporate Bonds and Debentures: Debt instruments issued by companies.
Mutual Fund Units: Fund holdings maintained in dematerialised form.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): Market-traded pooled investment instruments.
Government Securities: Debt instruments issued by the Government.
Depository Participants act as intermediaries between account holders and depositories.
Demat holdings serve as an electronic record of beneficial ownership.
Demat holdings provide a consolidated view of securities credited to an account on a specific date.
A statement of demat holdings is an official record issued by a Depository Participant or generated through depository systems.
The statement of demat holdings reflects the securities available in a demat account as of a particular date. Unlike transaction records, it provides a balance-based snapshot rather than a movement history.
A statement of demat holdings generally contains:
ISIN: Unique identification number assigned to each security.
Security Name: Name of the company or instrument.
Quantity Held: Number of units recorded.
Holding Status: Active, pledged, frozen, or under lien.
Valuation Reference: Indicative market value as on the statement date, where applicable.
The table below highlights the information commonly found in a demat holding statement:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
ISIN |
Unique identification number assigned to the security |
Security Name |
Name of issuing company or instrument |
Quantity |
Units recorded in the account |
Status |
Active, pledged, frozen, or under lien |
Valuation Reference |
Market value reference as on statement date |
The exact format may vary slightly across Depository Participants, but the core information remains largely consistent.
A demat account holding statement serves several operational and regulatory purposes.
Reconciliation: Helps reconcile securities balances recorded within the depository system.
Record Verification: May be used to verify securities balances recorded in the depository system.
Regulatory Reporting: Serves as a reference document for compliance-related requirements.
Tax Documentation: May be used alongside transaction records for reporting purposes.
India's securities depository system operates through two registered depositories:
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL): Maintains electronic ownership records of securities.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL): Provides electronic custody and settlement support for securities.
Depository Participants interact directly with account holders while NSDL and CDSL maintain the underlying records.
Demat holdings may consist of different categories of securities.
Purpose: Represent ownership in listed companies.
Holding Format: Maintained electronically through depository systems.
Purpose: Represent debt obligations issued by corporations.
Holding Format: Recorded electronically in the demat account.
Purpose: Represent ownership in mutual fund schemes.
Holding Format: Maintained in dematerialised form.
Purpose: Represent pooled investment products traded on exchanges.
Holding Format: Held electronically through the depository system.
Purpose: Represent sovereign debt instruments.
Holding Format: Recorded electronically in demat accounts.
Demat holding statements may be accessed through multiple authorised channels.
Depository Participant Portal: Statements may be viewed through the DP's website or mobile application.
Depository Platforms: Holdings may be accessed through CDSL EASI/EASIEST or NSDL SPEED-e services.
Consolidated Account Statement (CAS): Depositories may issue CAS records containing holding information.
Transactions recorded within the depository system result in updates to demat holdings.
Purchase Transactions: Securities are credited to the account.
Sale Transactions: Securities are debited from the account.
Pledge Transactions: Securities may be marked as pledged.
Corporate Actions: Bonus shares, stock splits, and other corporate actions may result in account updates.
Demat holdings may be subject to annual maintenance charges, Depository Participant charges, and transaction-related fees depending on the service provider.
Read More: Everything About Demat Account Opening Charges and Fees
Transfer of securities held in demat form may result in capital gains tax obligations under applicable Income Tax provisions. Dividend income is taxable according to prevailing tax regulations.
Read More: Tax on Demat Account
The table below highlights the difference between holding statement and transaction statement records:
| Holding Statement | Transaction Statement |
|---|---|
Reflects current securities balance |
Reflects transaction activity |
Snapshot as on a specific date |
Chronological movement history |
Shows ISIN and quantity |
Shows transaction type and date |
Indicates holding status |
Indicates debit and credit movements |
A Consolidated Account Statement (CAS) is a consolidated record issued by NSDL or CDSL that contains information relating to securities and mutual fund holdings associated with a PAN across participating intermediaries.
CAS differs from a demat holding statement because it may combine holdings across multiple accounts and intermediaries into a single consolidated document.
Demat holdings represent securities maintained in electronic form within India's depository system. A demat account holding statement provides a snapshot of these holdings and includes details such as ISIN, security name, quantity, and holding status. These records may be accessed through Depository Participants, depository platforms, and Consolidated Account Statements issued by NSDL or CDSL.
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Demat holdings are securities such as equity shares, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual fund units, and government securities held electronically in a dematerialised account. These holdings are maintained by a Depository Participant (DP) through the NSDL or CDSL depository system.
Demat holdings refer to securities held in electronic form in a dematerialised account maintained through a registered Depository Participant (DP). These records reflect the beneficial ownership of financial instruments identified by their respective ISINs within the NSDL or CDSL depository system.
A demat account holding statement is an official record that shows the securities held in a demat account on a specific date. It typically includes details such as the security name, ISIN, quantity held, and the status of holdings maintained through the depository system.
A statement of demat holdings is an official document issued by a Depository Participant or generated through depository platforms. It provides instrument-wise details such as the ISIN, security name, quantity held, and the status of holdings, including active, pledged, or frozen securities.
Demat holding statements are generally issued periodically by Depository Participants in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and operational practices. Demat holding statements are issued by Depository Participants and depositories in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The frequency may vary based on account activity, statement type, and prevailing depository regulations.
Demat holdings can be accessed through the online portal or mobile application provided by the Depository Participant. Holdings may also be viewed through depository services such as CDSL EASI/EASIEST, NSDL SPEED-e, or the Consolidated Account Statement (CAS).
Demat holdings can be viewed through a Depository Participant’s online platform, CDSL EASI/EASIEST, NSDL SPEED-e, or the Consolidated Account Statement (CAS). These channels provide electronic access to holding details, including security-wise balances and ownership information maintained within the depository system.
A holding statement shows the securities available in a demat account as of a specific date, whereas a transaction statement records account activity during a selected period. Transaction statements typically include purchases, sales, transfers, pledges, and other changes affecting demat holdings.
A shareholding statement can be obtained through a Depository Participant’s online portal, depository services such as CDSL EASI/EASIEST or NSDL SPEED-e, or through the Consolidated Account Statement (CAS). In many cases, a shareholding statement refers to the details of equity shares held in a demat account. A demat holding statement may additionally include other securities such as bonds, ETFs, mutual fund units held in dematerialised form, and government securities.
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