KYC Updation

Kindly, read the advisory as prescribed by the Exchange with reference to their circular dated January 14, 2022, regarding the Updation of mandatory KYC fields by March 31, 2022: KYC Updation

Advisory – KYC Compliance

All investors are requested to take note that 6 KYC attributes i.e. Name, PAN, Address,
Mobile Number, Email id, and Income Range have been made mandatory. Investors
availing custodian services will be additionally required to update the custodian details.
The last date to update KYC is on or before March 31, 2022.
Thereafter non-compliant trading accounts will be blocked for trading by the Exchange.
The non-compliant Demat accounts will be frozen for debits by Depository Participant or
Depository.
On submission of the necessary information to the stockbroker and updation of the same
by the stockbroker in the Exchange systems and approval by the Exchange, the blocked
trading accounts shall be unblocked by the Exchange on T+1 trading day.
The Demat account shall be released once the investor submits the deficient KYC details
and the same is captured by the depository participant in the depository system.
To ensure smooth settlement of trades, the investors are requested to ensure that both the
trading and Demat accounts are compliant with respect to the KYC requirement.
The investors are hereby requested to comply with the regulatory guidelines issued by
Exchanges and Depositories from time to time with regard to KYC compliance and related requirement.

Sr.No.	Activity	Expected Timelines
1	KYC entered into KRA System and CKYCR	10 days of account opening
2	Client Onboarding	Immediate, but not later than one week
3	Order execution	Immediate on receipt of order, but not later than the same day
4	Allocation of Unique Client Code	Before trading
5	Copy of duly completed Client Registration Documents to clients	7 days from the date of upload of Unique Client Code to the Exchange by the trading member
6	Issuance of contract notes	24 hours of execution of trades
7	Collection of upfront margins from client	Before initiation of trade
8	Issuance of intimations regarding other margin due payments	At the end of the T day
9	Settlement of client funds	30 days / 90 days for running account settlement (RAS) as per the preference of client. If consent not given for RAS – within 24 hours of pay-out
10	‘Statement of Accounts’ for Funds, Securities and Commodities	Weekly basis (Within four trading days of following week)
11	Issuance of retention statement of funds/commodities	5 days from the date of settlement
12	Issuance of Annual Global Statement	30 days from the end of the financial year
13	Investor grievances redressal	30 days from the receipt of the complaint

Sr.No.	Type of Activity	Timelines for Activity
1	Receipt of Complaint	Day of complaint (C Day).
2	Additional information sought from the investor, if any, and provisionally forwarded to stock broker.	C + 7 Working days.
3	Registration of the complaint and forwarding to the stock broker.	C+8 Working Days i.e. T day.
4	Amicable Resolution.	T+15 Working Days.
5	Refer to Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC), in case of no amicable resolution.	T+16 Working Days.
6	Complete resolution process post GRC.	T + 30 Working Days.
7	In case where the GRC Member requires additional information, GRC order shall be completed within.	T + 45 Working Days.
8	Implementation of GRC Order.	On receipt of GRC Order, if the order is in favour of the investor, debit the funds of the stock broker. Order for debit is issued immediately or as per the directions given in GRC order.
9	In case the stock broker is aggrieved by the GRC order, will provide intention to avail arbitration	Within 7 days from receipt of order.
10	If intention from stock broker is received and the GRC order amount is upto Rs.20 lakhs	Investor is eligible for interim relief from Investor Protection Fund (IPF). The interim relief will be 50% of the GRC order amount or Rs.2 lakhs whichever is less. The same shall be provided after obtaining an Undertaking from the investor.
11	Stock Broker shall file for arbitration	Within 6 months from the date of GRC recommendation
12	In case the stock broker does not file for arbitration within 6 months	The GRC order amount shall be released to the investor after adjusting the amount released as interim relief, if any.

Sr.No.	DOs	DON’Ts
1	Read all documents and conditions being agreed before signing the account opening form.	Do not deal with unregistered stock broker.
2	Receive a copy of KYC, copy of account opening documents and Unique Client Code.	Do not forget to strike off blanks in your account opening and KYC.
3	Read the product / operational framework / timelines related to various Trading and Clearing & Settlement processes.	Do not submit an incomplete account opening and KYC form.
4	Receive all information about brokerage, fees and other charges levied.	Do not forget to inform any change in information linked to trading account and obtain confirmation of updation in the system.
5	Register your mobile number and email ID in your trading, demat and bank accounts to get regular alerts on your transactions.	Do not transfer funds, for the purposes of trading to anyone other than a stock broker. No payment should be made in name of employee of stock broker.
6	If executed, receive a copy of Power of Attorney. However, Power of Attorney is not a mandatory requirement as per SEBI / Stock Exchanges. Before granting Power of Attorney, carefully examine the scope and implications of powers being granted.	Do not ignore any emails / SMSs received with regards to trades done, from the Stock Exchange and raise a concern, if discrepancy is observed.
7	Receive contract notes for trades executed, showing transaction price, brokerage, GST and STT etc. as applicable, separately, within 24 hours of execution of trades.	Do not opt for digital contracts, if not familiar with computers.
8	Receive funds and securities / commodities on time within 24 hours from pay-out.	Do not share trading password.
9	Verify details of trades, contract notes and statement of account and approach relevant authority for any discrepancies. Verify trade details on the Exchange websites from the trade verification facility provided by the Exchanges.	Do not fall prey to fixed / guaranteed returns schemes.
10	Receive statement of accounts periodically. If opted for running account settlement, account has to be settled by the stock broker as per the option given by the client (30 or 90 days).	Do not fall prey to fraudsters sending emails and SMSs luring to trade in stocks / securities promising huge profits.
11	In case of any grievances, approach stock broker or Stock Exchange or SEBI for getting the same resolved within prescribed timelines.	Do not follow herd mentality for investments. Seek expert and professional advice for your investments.

Sr.No.	Guidance
1	Always deal with a SEBI registered Depository Participant for opening a demat account.
2	Read all the documents carefully before signing them.
3	Before granting Power of attorney to operate your demat account to an intermediary like Stock Broker, Portfolio Management Services (PMS) etc., carefully examine the scope and implications of powers being granted.
4	Always make payments to registered intermediary using banking channels. No payment should be made in name of employee of intermediary.
5	Accept the Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS) book from your DP only (pre- printed with a serial number along with your Client ID) and keep it in safe custody and do not sign or issue blank or partially filled DIS slips. Always mention the details like ISIN, number of securities accurately. In case of any queries, please contact your DP or broker and it should be signed by all demat account holders. Strike out any blank space on the slip and Cancellations or corrections on the DIS should be initialed or signed by all the account holder(s). Do not leave your instruction slip book with anyone else. Do not sign blank DIS as it is equivalent to a bearer cheque.
6	Inform any change in your Personal Information (for example address or Bank Account details, email ID, Mobile number) linked to your demat account in the prescribed format and obtain confirmation of updation in system
7	Mention your Mobile Number and email ID in account opening form to receive SMS alerts and regular updates directly from depository.
8	Always ensure that the mobile number and email ID linked to your demat account are the same as provided at the time of account opening/updation.
9	Do not share password of your online trading and demat account with anyone.
10	Do not share One Time Password (OTP) received from banks, brokers, etc. These are meant to be used by you only.
11	Do not share login credentials of e-facilities provided by the depositories such as e-DIS/demat gateway, SPEED-e/easiest etc. with anyone else.
12	Demat is mandatory for any transfer of securities of Listed public limited companies with few exceptions.
13	If you have any grievance in respect of your demat account, please write to designated email IDs of depositories or you may lodge the same with SEBI online at https://scores.gov.in/scores/Welcome.html
14	Keep a record of documents signed, DIS issued and account statements received.
15	As Investors you are required to verify the transaction statement carefully for all debits and credits in your account. In case of any unauthorized debit or credit, inform the DP or your respective Depository.
16	Appoint a nominee to facilitate your heirs in obtaining the securities in your demat account, on completion of the necessary procedures.
17	Register for Depository’s internet based facility or download mobile app of the depository to monitor your holdings.
18	Ensure that, both, your holding and transaction statements are received periodically as instructed to your DP. You are entitled to receive a transaction statement every month if you have any transactions.
19	Do not follow herd mentality for investments. Seek expert and professional advice for your investments
20	Beware of assured/fixed returns.

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