Digital Empowerment: A Guide to the New SEBI-Mandated Depository Apps
- Why the Change? Understanding SEBI’s Directive
- Meet the Official Apps: CDSL and NSDL
- Key Features and Benefits
- Conclusion
In a significant move to modernize the Indian capital markets, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) recently released Circular 12/2026, dated February 12, 2026. Following directives from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), all Trading Members are now required to actively promote depository mobile applications. This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between investors and their securities, ensuring transparency, security, and ease of access at your fingertips.
Whether you are a long-term investor or an active trader, these official applications from CDSL and NSDL are set to become the primary interface for managing your digital wealth.
Why the Change? Understanding SEBI’s Directive
The core objective of SEBI’s latest mandate is twofold: investor awareness and data accessibility. By encouraging the use of official depository apps, the regulator aims to reduce reliance on third-party interfaces for sensitive holding information. These apps provide a “single source of truth,” directly from the entities responsible for safeguarding your shares.
Meet the Official Apps: CDSL and NSDL
To comply with the new guidelines, investors are encouraged to download and register on the respective platforms based on where their demat accounts are held.
1. CDSL – MyEasi App
The MyEasi app by Central Depository Services (India) Limited offers a streamlined mobile experience for tracking your portfolio. It is designed for investors who want to monitor their holdings on the go without logging into their broker’s terminal.
🔹 iOS: Download here
🔹 Android: Download here
2. NSDL – Speede App
National Securities Depository Limited’s Speede app provides a robust suite of features for high-frequency monitoring and compliance. It is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Key Features and Benefits
These applications are more than just digital ledgers; they are comprehensive portfolio management tools.
🔸 Consolidated Holding View: Perhaps the most powerful feature is the ability to view your entire portfolio across both depositories via a single login. No more jumping between different apps to see your total net worth.
🔸 Detailed Statements: Users can generate and download transaction and holding statements instantly, making tax filing and financial planning much simpler.
🔸 Margin and Position Monitoring: Stay updated on your open positions and margin details across various exchanges in real-time.
🔸 Democratic Participation (E-voting): Investors can now cast their votes on company resolutions directly through the app, ensuring their voice is heard in corporate governance.
🔸 Expert Insights: The apps provide direct access to proxy adviser recommendations, helping you make informed decisions during shareholder meetings.
Conclusion
The implementation of NSE Circular 12/2026 marks a new era of transparency for the Indian investor. By moving securities of information into a dedicated, secure mobile environment, SEBI is ensuring that the “Ease of Doing Business” extends to the “Ease of Investing.” We recommend that all our clients download these apps immediately to stay informed and in control of their financial future.
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