How can I open account online with Share India?

Visit www.shareindia.com to open the account.

Does Share India charge anything for opening of clients' account?

No, the online account opening process at Share India is absolutely free.

Which are the documents/information that I should keep handy for hassle free account opening process?

A copy of your PAN card, Aadhaar Card/Address proof, A mobile number linked to Aadhaar (mandatory, to receive an OTP and esign the account opening form.), For bank account verification, enter the account details, i.e. account number and IFSC, Share India will deposit an amount between ( ₹ 0.01 to ₹ 1) to the bank account and proceed, A scanned copy of your signature. The signature must be with ballpoint or ink pens. Markers or sketch pens are not allowed, Income proof (Only in case of proposed F&O Currency Derivatives transactions)

What should I do in case I face any issues during my account opening journey?

Contact our support team on 011-41194100

What should I do if there is a name mismatch in my PAN and Bank account?

In case of a name mismatch between your PAN and address proof - You’ll have to submit a self-declaration letter in order for us to verify this.

How will I know about activation of my account?

You will receive an email from ShareIndia confirming your account activation along with relevant login credentials.

How and when shall I receive my login id and password for trading purposes?

Upon activation of your trading account, Share India will send your login credentials to your registered email Id. You can start trading immediately thereafter.

What type of accounts am I required to open for trading purposes?

To facilitate smooth trading operations, a client is required to open two type of accounts i.e. a trading account and a demat account.

What is the difference between trading and demat Accounts?

A demat account facilitates holding the shares and securities (bonds, ETFs, mutual fund units, etc.) in digital mode, while a trading account provides the interface to buy and sell shares in the stock market.

Can I open trading accounts with Share India?

No, clients aren't allowed to open mutiple trading accounts with any brokerage firm in India

Can I link my already existing Demat account with my Share India's trading account?

We encourage clients to open both trading as well as demat accounts with Share India for hassle free trading experience

Can I open a trading account with Share India without opening a Demat account?

We encourage clients to open both trading as well as demat accounts with Share India for hassle free trading experience

Will I be required to provide any additional information/documents for activativation of derivatives' trading facility?

As per SEBI's directives, clients intending to trade in F&O and/or Currency Derivatives Segments must provide their income proof to the brokerage firm

Why am I required to provide income statement for trading in derivatives' segments?

The Income proof would act as a reference to the amount of turnover executed by the client in the FO/CDS segment and would serve as a benchmark in case any irregularity is observed.

How to add additional segments in my trading accounts? List of documents required for the purpose?

You can request through mail with the income supporting documents e.g. Bank Statement for last 6 months / latest salary slips / ITR / Form 16 (Only in case of proposed F&O Currency Derivatives transactions)

My request for segment activation got rejected , what do I do next?

You can request it again with valid documents or call our support team at 011-41194100

When is a trading accounts' status changed from 'Active' to 'dormant' category by Share India?

Your account will be marked dormant or inactive if you have not taken any trades for a continuous period of 12 months.

My account has become dormant. How to reactivate my account and which documents are required for it?

To make the account active again, you are required to renew your KYC. You can do so by visiting the e-KYC page

How do I unblock my blocked account?

Contact our support team on 011-41194100

Can a Minor open a account with Share India?

Minors are allowed to open demat accounts only that too in offline mode. Documents required- minor stamp, minor KYC and gaurdain KYC alongwith cheque of Rs 1150 towards lifetime AMC

Can a sole proprietorship open an account at Share India?

No, an account cannot be opened in the name of a sole proprietorship firm with Share India as it is not a separate legal entity like a partnership or corporation.

How can one open non-individuals' e.g. HUF, Partnership, LLP, Company, Trust etc. accounts with Share India?

The accounts for non-individual entities can only be opened in offine mode. Please call xxxxxxxxx for further details

Can I add a joint account holder to my existing account?

No, you will not be able to add another person as a joint holder to your existing account with Share India

How can I transfer my existing trading/demat account with other broker/bank to Share India?

You will have to open a new trading/demat account with Share India through ekyc.shareindia.com. Thereafter, you will have to submit a request with your old brokers for payment of money lying in your trading account as well as transfer of securities, if any, from your old demat to your new demat account with Share India

What is In-Person Verification (IPV) and why is it needed?

Securities and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) has mandated that all clients' identity and documents be verified. To comply with this directive, PAN card details are verified from the Income Tax (IT) departments' database, Aadhaar is verified by Digilocker, and the bank account information is verified by making a test transfer between ?0.01 to ?1 to the client's bank account. Further, Share India is also required to verify that the account is opened by the client themselves; hence a In-Person Verification (IPV) is performed.

Why is a Demat Debit and Pledge Instruction(DDPI) needed for a demat account?

DDPI is required to facilitate hassle free trading experience and avoid the requirement for physical movement of documents for each transaction relating to sale/pledge of securities

What happens if I don’t give the Demat Debit and Pledge Instruction(DDPI) of my Demat account?

You will have to provide a physical delivery instruction slip after each transaction involving sale of shares as well as for pledge of securities for margin purposes

How will I know about procsseing status of my account modification request?

You will receive a mail from Share India for the update

Does Share India charge anything for modification of account particulars?

For online it is Rs 0 and For offline it is Rs 100

What should I do in case I face any issues during account modification process?

Please raise it to the support team at support@shareindia.com

What should I do in case my account modification request gets rejected?

You can again raise it with the valid documents

What are the different modes in which I can make payment to Share India?

UPI, Net Banking and Vitural transfer

Can I make payment from any of my bank accounts?

You can only transfer funds from bank accounts in your name that are linked to your trading account as mandated by SEBI regulations.

How do I update my registered bank account details with Share India?

You can update the bank details by going into my account and clicking on Edit personal info on the web, go to bank details , update the details and save it.

How many days does it take to reflect the funds transferred by using Cheque?

The funds will be added to your trading account within 3 to 5 working days, once the cheque is cleared.

Can I make payment through my credit card/wallet accounts?

Funds cannot be transferred to ShareIndia account using credit card.

Can I make cash payment also?

No, funds cannot be transferred using cash

Will there be any processing charges w.r.t. payments made by me to Share India?

Transfer of funds from registered account UPI is charged ar Re1 + GST. 2. Instant payment gateway- This comes at a charge of ₹7-11 depending on the banks plus 18% GST with the convenience of instant credit

Lists of banks available on Share India's online platform for the payment gateway facility?

We use Razorpay to power the fund transfers You can find the list of supported banks under the ' TPV flow via Netbanking' column on this link .

Can I ask for release of payment to any of my bank accounts?

The payment is only credited to the registered bank account

In how much time shall the funds be credited to my bank account after submission of funds release request?

The payment is processed the same day if the request is done before 5PM.

Will there be any processing charges w.r.t. payments made to me by Share India?

No, there are no charges on withdrawal of funds

Under which circumstances shall Share India release my credit balance without my request?

According to the policy, brokerage firms are required to transfer back all unutilized sums of money kept in the client’s trading account back to the client’s bank account at least once, in a period of 90 days.

What is the meaning and purpose of Demat Debit and Pledge Instruction(DDPI)?

SEBI has introduced a new document to replace Power of Attorney (PoA) for the purpose of pledging and repledging of stocks for margin purpose.Clients can use DDPI to authorise the stock broker and depository participant to access their beneficiary ownership account (BOA) only to meet pay-in obligations for settlement of trades executed by them

When shall I receive delivery of shares bought by me?

The shares you purchased are short-delivered. Ideally, when you purchase shares, you will receive the delivery of those shares on T+2 days.

What is the meaning and pupose of CUSA Account?

The regulator has asked brokers to start separate client unpaid securities accounts (CUSA), which will hold shares of clients who have not paid for the purchases. Such shares cannot be held for more than seven trading days, after which they have to be sold if the client does not bring in money.

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