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Can unlisted securities be bought using the Zerodha demat account?

The Zerodha demat account cannot be used to buy unlisted securities. However, it can be used to hold unlisted securities electronically if they are available in the depository.

Unlisted securities can be transferred to and from the Zerodha demat account online and offline. To learn how securities can be transferred online, see How to transfer shares from the Zerodha account using CDSL Easiest? To learn how securities can be transferred offline, see How to transfer shares from a Zerodha demat account to another demat account offline?

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  • The unlisted securities held in the demat will not be visible on Kite. They can be viewed on Console by visiting console.zerodha.com/portfolio/holdings.
  • The market for unlisted securities can be illiquid. Clients must exercise due diligence while exploring such investment opportunities.