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Do We Need Demat Account to Invest In Mutual Funds?

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Investments in mutual funds are great options for investors to diversify their portfolios and benefit from the stock market. For investing directly in the stock market, investors need a Demat Account where they can hold their financial securities like shares and bonds. In this article, we will discuss whether investors need a demat account for investing in mutual funds.

What is a mutual fund?

A mutual fund is an investment vehicle that collects money from various investors with similar financial goals and creates an investment pool. The funds collected are then invested in various instruments such as equities, bonds, money market instruments, etc, as per the objective of the mutual fund scheme. These funds are managed by highly qualified professionals.

As far as returns are concerned, they are distributed to the investors after deductible expenses are subtracted from any profits generated. The calculation of returns hinges upon the Net Asset Value (NAV).

What is a Demat Account?

A demat account helps investors store their shares and other financial securities in an electronic or dematerialised form. It is a useful tool in today’s era of online trading and investing. Plus, a demat account also comes in handy to keep track of all your investments, including shares, bonds, mutual funds, etc.

Is Opening a Demat Account a Must for Investing in Mutual Funds?

You do not need to open a demat account if you want to invest in a mutual fund. You can buy or redeem your mutual fund units directly from the mutual fund company or through a registered distributor. However, for purchasing mutual funds, investors must complete the KYC formalities.

Do note that a demat account can help investors easily store their mutual fund units or other investments electronically.It also provides other several benefits like speedy processing of trades, paperless transactions and security of financial transactions.

What are the Benefits of Opening a Demat Account?

If you open a demat account, you can enjoy the following benefits:

  • Paperless transactions:

Prior to the demat accounts, shares were held in the form of paper certificates that had to be carefully stored or they could get lost, stolen, or misplaced. Plus, the transfer was lengthy and involved excessive paperwork. Now, with a demat account, you can safely store such securities in a digital format.

  • Convenience:

A demat account promotes the convenient transfer of shares. Plus, you can hold any number of shares and securities in your demat account. It is a common place to hold and track all of your investments including mutual fund units.

  • Automatic updates:

In case of any corporate actions like dividend payments or bonus issues on the shares you are holding, these shareholder benefits get automatically updated in your demat account.

  • Versatility:

A demat account is not specifically designed for any certain type of instrument and can be used to store various kinds of financial securities.

  • Nomination:

To ensure that your investments are protected in the event of your demise, you can also appoint a nominee to your demat account.

How to Open a Demat Account?

To open a demat account, you can reach out to a bank, broker, or financial institution that offers one. You can open a demat account online by following the steps given below:

  1. Fill out the online application form
  2. Plug in pertinent details and personal information as required.
  3. Enter your bank details
  4. Complete the KYC process with the required documents and proof.
  5. Record a clip of yourself to complete the in-person verification process.
  6. Provide your e-sign using your Aadhaar-linked phone number.

That’s it! With a few steps, you will have access to a demat account and all the benefits it offers, along with the ability to safely store and oversee your mutual fund investments.

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Google restores delisted Indian apps after government intervention

Google on Saturday restored all Indian apps it had removed.

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Google has started to restore all the delisted Indian mobile apps on Play Store agian, which they had removed due to a disagreement over service fees. After a discussion between company representatives and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the decision was made, according to sources.

The step was taken in response to Vaishnaw’s strong statement in which he said that it is not allowed for apps to be removed from the Google Play Store. The minister had said, India is very clear, our policy is very clear…our startups will get the protection that they need.

Vaishnaw  continued saying that he has already given Google a call. They will be speaking with the app developers who were delisted this week. This is not acceptable. The minister said this kind of delisting cannot be permitted.

Ten Indian companies’ apps were banned by Google on Friday, causing outrage in one of its fastest-growing markets. With 94% of phones running on its Android platform, Google holds a large portion of the Indian market. Popular names like Naukri and Bharatmatrimony were on the list.

The main point of contention is Google’s in-app purchase fees, which range from 11% to 26%. Indian startups have long opposed the US tech giant’s actions, believing them to be unfair.

The founder of Bharat Matrimony, Christian Matrimony, Muslim Matrimony, and Jodii, Matrimony.com, expressed shock at the matchmaking apps’ removal from the Google Play Store.

Shaadi. Com CEO Anupam Mittal described it as a dark day for India’s internet, highlighting the possible broad effects on matchmaking services. He also called Google an evil.

While, Kuku FM Co-founder Vinod Kumar Meena in a statement had said that Google was behaving like a monopoly.

Meanwhile, Google temporarily withdrew the famous Indian payments app Paytm from the Play Store in 2020, claiming a few policy infractions. Due to this decision, the founder of the company as well as the larger startup community came together to build their own app stores and file lawsuits against Google.

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Anant Ambani says he is 100% lucky to get Radhika Merchant in his life

Anant Ambani said he was grateful to get Radhika as his life partner. He said he is 100% lucky to get Radhika Merchant in his life. He said every day he is falling more and more in love with her. He added although he had known Radhika for the last 7 years, it felt he had met her only yesterday. He thanked Radhika for everything.

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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s grand three-day wedding celebrations began with a glamorous cocktail night on Friday in Jamnagar. During the celebrations, Anant Ambani also gave a speech wherein he thanked his late grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani and grandmother Kokilaben Ambani for inspiring him. Anant Ambani said he was grateful to get Radhika as his life partner. He said he is 100% lucky to get Radhika Merchant in his life. He said every day he is falling more and more in love with her.

He expressed his gratitude to his mother for pulling together the lavish three-day wedding celebrations in Jamnagar. Anant thanked his mother for all she had done. He said all the arrangements had been done by his mother and nobody else. He added his mother had gone all out and she had worked 18-19 hours a day and he was extremely grateful to her.

He also thanked all the guests who were present there at the pre-wedding celebrations. He said everyone had made it to Jamnagar to make him and Radhika feel special. He said both of them were honored and humbled to have all of them present there. Anant said he was sorry if they had caused an inconvenience to anyone. He asked for forgiveness. He hoped everyone is going to enjoy the coming three days. He also thanked his mother, father, sister, brother, his sister-law and his brother in-law for making this event memorable.

Anant said everyone has been sleeping for less than 3 hours a day for the last 2-3 months and he was very happy to share this joy with everyone. The youngest Ambani talked about his personal struggles and how his parents had always supported him. He further added his life had not been entirely a bed of roses. He said he had also experienced the pain of thorns. He said he had faced many health crises.

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Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg shares pictures from 2nd day of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant pre-wedding celebrations

Zuckerberg shared pictures from the 2nd day of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations. In the photograph Mark Zuckerberg can be seen along with his wife Priscilla Chan. The couple is exuding happiness as they prepare for the event. He captioned the picture it is getting wild out here.

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Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan joined the star- studded pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar on Friday. The event was attended by many prominent figures from different fields. Zuckerberg took to his Instagram handle congratulated the couple and said he loved Indian weddings.

Zuckerberg shared pictures from the 2nd day of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations. In the photograph Mark Zuckerberg can be seen along with his wife Priscilla Chan. The couple is exuding happiness as they prepare for the event. He captioned the picture it is getting wild out here.

The theme of the opening day of the pre-wedding celebrations was Evening in Everland as the guests wore cocktail attire. The first day of the grand celebrations elevated the expectations of the guests for the following days. The theme of the 2nd day of the pre-wedding bash is known as a Walk on the Wildside and the guests can be seen in Jungle Fever attire.

Zuckerberg has opted for an animal print shirt with white trousers, Chan is complementing his look in a strappy one piece in black and golden. The Jungle theme is aligned to Vantara, Reliance’s animal welfare initiative undertaken and launched by Anant Ambani a few days back.

International pop star Rihana electrified the pre wedding celebrations on Friday with an amazing performance, marking her debut appearance in India. The chart topping artist engaged the audience with performances of her iconic hits which included Pour it Up, Work and Diamonds.

Zuckerberg graced the opening day, wearing a black-on-black firefly blazer and shoes from Alexander McQueen while his wife Priscilla wore a black gown with gold flower details and other accessories such as dainty chain bracelet, gold necklace and stud earrings. Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan are one of the Power couples invited from the global business community for the festivities currently underway at Jamnagar.

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