{"id":16000,"date":"2026-02-13T13:13:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T13:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/?p=16000"},"modified":"2026-07-27T11:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:43:07","slug":"sebi-mandated-depository-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/sebi-mandated-depository-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Empowerment: A Guide to the New SEBI-Mandated Depository Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-why-the-change-understanding-sebis-directive-3\">Why the Change? Understanding SEBI\u2019s Directive<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-meet-the-official-apps-cdsl-and-nsdl-5\">Meet the Official Apps: CDSL and NSDL<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-key-features-and-benefits-15\">Key Features and Benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-conclusion-22\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">In a significant move to modernize the Indian capital markets, the National Stock Exchange (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nseindia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NSE<\/a>) recently released <strong>Circular 12\/2026<\/strong>, dated February 12, 2026. Following directives from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sebi.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEBI<\/a>), Trading Members are required to inform and facilitate investor awareness regarding the official depository mobile applications. This initiative aims to improve investor access to depository information and enhance transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">Whether you are a long-term investor or an active trader, these official applications from <strong>CDSL<\/strong> and <strong>NSDL<\/strong> are set to become the primary interface for managing your digital wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left:4px solid #e8622f;background:#fdf1ec;padding:18px 22px;margin:1.5em 0;line-height:1.8\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Quick Answer<\/strong><br>Following SEBI&rsquo;s directive (via NSE Circular 12\/2026), your depository &mdash; CDSL or NSDL &mdash; now offers an official app to track holdings straight from the source: MyEasi for CDSL and Speede for NSDL. They let you view consolidated holdings, download statements, monitor positions and even e-vote on company resolutions, independent of your broker&rsquo;s platform. Registering is optional, but recommended for transparency and an official record of your shares.<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-why-the-change-understanding-sebis-directive-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ac2b9b72b028fc60f155af224d92f03\" style=\"color:#023368\">Why the Change? Understanding SEBI\u2019s Directive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">One of the objectives of the initiative is to enhance investor awareness and improve access to depository information. By encouraging the use of official depository apps, the regulator aims to encourage investors to use official depository platforms for accessing account information &mdash; part of SEBI&rsquo;s wider <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/sebi-pms-regulatory-changes\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=sebi_depository_apps\">evolving regulatory framework<\/a>. These apps provide an &ldquo;official source of depository information,&rdquo; directly from the entities responsible for safeguarding your shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-meet-the-official-apps-cdsl-and-nsdl-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89b1f04f8fd349455956640a5a954d81\" style=\"color:#023368\">Meet the Official Apps: CDSL and NSDL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">To comply with the new guidelines, investors may register on the relevant depository application depending on where their demat account is maintained. New to demat accounts? Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/demat-account-charges-explained\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=sebi_depository_apps\">demat account charges<\/a> is a useful starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"aioseo-1-cdsl-myeasi-app-7\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41d28b9228a72f04c4ebae94f77e1b45\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">1. CDSL &#8211; MyEasi App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">The <strong>MyEasi<\/strong> 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&rsquo;s terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.6em;line-height:1.8\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>iOS:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/cdsl-myeasi-app\/id6737304195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download here<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.6em;line-height:1.8\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Android:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.cdsl.myeasi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"aioseo-2-nsdl-speede-app-13\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d4127d99559c528c0a81ccca8abcb3b\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">2. NSDL &#8211; Speede App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">National Securities Depository Limited&rsquo;s <strong>Speede<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/open.navia.co.in\/index-navia.php?utm_source=organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=sebi_depository_apps_CTA\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:flex;width:100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1l8l3rp33cdzs.cloudfront.net\/images\/naviacee\/Open-free-demat-account%20%28blog%29%20%281%29.gif\" alt=\"Open a free Navia demat account\" width=\"80%\" height=\"auto\" style=\"border-radius:10px;margin:5px auto;max-width:100%;height:auto\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-key-features-and-benefits-15\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-898c3d352fa16e4ae21a15dabc68cf61\" style=\"color:#023368\">Key Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">These applications are more than just digital ledgers; they are comprehensive portfolio management tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.6em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Consolidated Holding View:<\/strong> Eligible users can access their depository holdings through the respective application, subject to the features supported by the depository.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.6em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Detailed Statements:<\/strong> Users can access holding and transaction statements through the application, subject to applicable functionality, making tax filing and financial planning much simpler &mdash; it pairs well with knowing <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/how-to-read-a-contract-note\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=sebi_depository_apps\">how to read a contract note<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.6em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Margin and Position Monitoring:<\/strong> Users can monitor their depository holdings and transaction details through the application.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.6em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Democratic Participation (E-voting):<\/strong> Investors can now cast their votes on company resolutions directly through the app, ensuring their voice is heard in corporate governance.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.6em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Expert Insights:<\/strong> Investors can access information related to eligible corporate actions through the depository ecosystem, where applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-conclusion-22\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33606d0f477ff240158ee74dbd0aca68\" style=\"color:#023368\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">The implementation of NSE Circular 12\/2026 represents another step toward improving investor access to depository services for the Indian investor. By moving securities information into a dedicated, secure mobile environment, SEBI is ensuring that the &ldquo;Ease of Doing Business&rdquo; extends to the &ldquo;Ease of Investing.&rdquo; Investors may consider registering on the official depository application relevant to their demat account to access available depository services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da78d40443619d619376514961bd2de8\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.6em;line-height:1.8\">SEBI, via NSE Circular 12\/2026 (dated February 12, 2026), is pushing investors toward official depository apps.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.6em;line-height:1.8\">CDSL investors use the MyEasi app; NSDL investors use the Speede app &mdash; both available on iOS and Android.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.6em;line-height:1.8\">The apps show consolidated holdings and downloadable holding\/transaction statements straight from the depository.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.6em;line-height:1.8\">Extra features include margin and position monitoring and e-voting on company resolutions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.6em;line-height:1.8\">Which app to register on depends on where your demat account is held, giving you an official, broker-independent source of holdings data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do You Find This Interesting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&rsquo;d Love to Hear from you-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bpQ8ZlDc\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1.png\" alt=\"feedback yes or no button\" class=\"wp-image-8901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1.png 300w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1-150x32.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#777\"><strong>DISCLAIMER: Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing. 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