Stock Market
Dematerialization
pronounced: [D-e-m-a-t-e-r-i-a-l-i-z-a-t-i-o-n]
The process of converting physical share certificates into electronic form held in a Demat account.
SEBI mandated dematerialization for all listed securities to streamline trading and reduce fraud.
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Last updated: 22 May 2026