Where are stocks and shares held in India?

With the stockbroker In a physical certificate At asset management companies (AMCs) In dematerialized (Demat) accounts at depositories

Which organizations function as depositories for Demat accounts in India?

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) Asset management companies (AMCs) and Investor Protection Fund (IPF)

What is the role of a stockbroker in relation to an investor's funds?

Directly manage and invest the funds Hold custody of the funds in their own accounts Act as an intermediary to execute trades based on investor instructions Provide guaranteed returns on investments

Where are mutual fund investments held?

In the investor's personal bank account With the stockbroker At asset management companies (AMCs) In the Investor Protection Fund (IPF)

What should an investor do if their stockbroker goes bankrupt?

Contact the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a refund Their investments are lost as the stockbroker held their funds File a claim with the Investor Protection Fund (IPF) within three years Nothing, as their investments are automatically transferred to another broker