No, you cannot buy unlisted securities using your Zerodha demat account. However, you can hold unlisted securities electronically in your Zerodha demat account if the securities are available in the depository.
You can transfer unlisted securities to and from your Zerodha demat account through online and offline method.
Lock-in period for unlisted shares
If you hold unlisted shares of a company that goes public, regulations require you to wait 6 months before selling these shares. This mandatory lock-in period begins from the company's listing date.
Things to keep in mind
- Your unlisted securities will not appear on Kite. You can view them on Console by visiting console.zerodha.com/portfolio/holdings.
- You should exercise due diligence when exploring unlisted securities investment opportunities, as the market for these securities can be illiquid.