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What qualifies as a resident individual for opening a Demat and trading account in India?

A Resident Individual refers to a person residing in India who meets the residency criteria defined under the Income Tax Act for taxation purposes. Generally, this applies to individuals who stay in India for at least 182 days within a financial year or satisfy other specific conditions outlined in Indian tax regulations.

A resident individual for opening a Demat and trading account in India is generally defined based on the Income Tax Act criteria. A person is considered a resident individual if they satisfy either of the following residency conditions during the relevant financial year:

  • The individual stays in India for at least 182 days in the financial year, OR
  • The individual stays in India for at least 60 days in the financial year and at least 365 days in the preceding 4 years.

Such resident individuals are eligible to open Demat and trading accounts to invest in stocks, mutual funds, derivatives, and other securities. They must provide valid KYC documents like PAN, Aadhaar, proof of address, and comply with applicable regulations. Resident accounts differ from NRI accounts, which have additional guidelines under FEMA and RBI regulations.

This definition enables resident individuals to open and operate Demat and trading accounts seamlessly in India for investment and trading purposes.

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