{"id":11666,"date":"2024-10-26T10:29:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T10:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/?p=11666"},"modified":"2025-06-06T11:19:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T11:19:35","slug":"cdsl-vs-nsdl","status":"publish","type":"demat","link":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/cdsl-vs-nsdl\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Difference Between CDSL and NSDL?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>CDSL and NSDL are the two depositories in India that are responsible for holding and keeping a record of securities held in electronic form. NSDL was established in 1996 and primarily deals with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). CDSL was founded in 1999&nbsp; and has the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) as its promoter. Understanding the key difference between CDSL and NSDL will help investors navigate India\u2019s financial markets better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will give you an overview of the NSDL and CDSL and the differences between them. Moreover, we will explain how they work and the services they provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-AND-NSDL-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16943\" style=\"width:723px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-AND-NSDL-1024x810.png 1024w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-AND-NSDL-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-AND-NSDL-768x607.png 768w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-AND-NSDL-1536x1215.png 1536w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-AND-NSDL-2048x1619.png 2048w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-AND-NSDL-150x119.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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title=\"What is CDSL?\">What is CDSL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/cdsl-vs-nsdl\/#Difference_Between_NSDL_and_CDSL\" title=\"Difference Between NSDL and CDSL\">Difference Between NSDL and CDSL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/cdsl-vs-nsdl\/#Registration_of_DPs_with_NSDL_and_CDSL\" title=\"Registration of DPs with NSDL and CDSL\">Registration of DPs with NSDL and CDSL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/cdsl-vs-nsdl\/#How_do_Depositories_Work\" title=\"How do Depositories Work?\">How do Depositories Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/cdsl-vs-nsdl\/#Services_Offered_by_NSDL_and_CDSL\" title=\"Services Offered by NSDL and CDSL\">Services Offered by NSDL and CDSL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/cdsl-vs-nsdl\/#CDSL_Vs_NSDL_%E2%80%93_Which_is_Better\" title=\"CDSL Vs NSDL \u2013 Which is Better?\">CDSL Vs NSDL \u2013 Which is Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/cdsl-vs-nsdl\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/cdsl-vs-nsdl\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-nsdl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_NSDL\"><\/span>What is NSDL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> full form of NSDL <\/strong>is<strong> <\/strong>National Securities Depository Limited is one of the two central depositories in India. It was established in 1996. NSDL plays a major role in the Indian financial market by facilitating the dematerialization of securities and enabling the shift from physical share certificates to electronic format.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSDL is closely associated with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), one of India\u2019s leading stock exchanges. As of September 2024, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/what-is-a-demat-account\/\">demat accounts<\/a> at NSDL held securities worth INR 506.11 lakh crores and has a network of 289 depository participants. NSDL has over 3.8 crore demat accounts and has added an average of 5,449 demat accounts per day since its inception. The headquarters of the organization is in Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-cdsl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_CDSL\"><\/span>What is CDSL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CDSL\u2019s full form is Central Depository Services Limited. It is one of India\u2019s two primary securities depositories and was established in 1999. CDSL\u2019s core purpose is to facilitate the dematerialization of physical certificates and store them in electronic format, ensuring a more secure and efficient method of handling the securities transactions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CDSL works closely with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which is one of the major stock exchanges in India, offering the services to stockbrokers and investors through its network of depository participants (DPs). As of 30 September 2024, CDSL has over 13.7 crore demat accounts with more than INR 78.26 lakh crores worth of securities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both depositories serve the s\u0430me purpose but cater to different stock exchanges. When it comes to CDSL vs NSDL, while both the depositories offer similar services, NSDL is the older institution, and it was the first to introduce the concept of dematerialization in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/bse-case-study\/\">BSE Case Study: Business Model And SWOT Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-difference-between-nsdl-and-cdsl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_NSDL_and_CDSL\"><\/span>Difference Between NSDL and CDSL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aspect<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NSDL&nbsp;<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CDSL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Full form<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">National Securities Depository Limited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Central Depository Services Limited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Year of Establishment<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1996<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1999<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ownership<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Promoted by NSE, UTI and IDBI<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Promoted by BSE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Depository Participants (DPs)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">289<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">569<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Total Value of Securities Held<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">INR 506.11 lakh crores<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">INR 78.26 lakh crores<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Data as of 30 September 2024)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/what-is-tpin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is TPIN in Demat Account? Learn its Importance &amp; How to Generate It<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-registration-of-dps-with-nsdl-and-cdsl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_of_DPs_with_NSDL_and_CDSL\"><\/span>Registration of DPs with NSDL and CDSL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depository Participants (DPs) serve as intermediaries between the depositories\u2014NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) and CDSL (Central Depository Services Limited) and investors, helping them open and manage the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/open-demat-account\"> demat accounts online <\/a>for storing securities in electronic format. The process of registering as a DP with NSDL and CDSL follows the strict regulatory guidelines to ensure security and transparency in the Indian financial market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DP Registration with NSDL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entity must comply with the regulations set by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and also the NSDL\u2019s internal standards to register as a DP with NSDL. Only eligible organizations such as banks, financial institutions and brokerage firms are allowed to apply for DP registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application Process:<\/strong> The organization submits a formal application to NSDL with every detail related to legal structure and financial health as per the SEBI norms. The documents include Form E, board resolution, net worth certificate, Form A and other details related to business history, promoter backgrounds, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verification and Compliance:<\/strong> NSDL\u2019s member committee evaluates the application and approves it if the applicant has fulfilled all the requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hardware Requirements:<\/strong> Upon approval, the applicant buys the necessary hardware mentioned under the \u201cSpecifications &amp; Investments\u201d section of the NSDL.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training and Agreement<\/strong>: NSDL ensures that the DP is technically equipped to handle investor accounts with proper training in the NSDL\u2019s systems. NSDL organizes a training program for the staff members of the applicant to train them. The applicant and NSDL sign an agreement after the fee payment, and the applicant can now start operation as a DP.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DP Registration with CDSL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process for registering a DP with CDSL is similar as per the SEBI\u2019s guidelines and CDSL\u2019s requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application Submission:<\/strong> The applicant submits documents related to experience, background, annual reports, etc. The applicant is required to submit the documents in the checklist and format set by the SEBI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Due Diligence:<\/strong> CDSL conducts a thorough review of the applicant\u2019s infrastructure, financial stability, and SEBI compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hardware Requirements:<\/strong> Once approved, the applicant should buy computer hardware and establish connectivity with CDSL.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Training and Agreement<\/strong>: CDSL provides technical support and training to ensure that the DP can operate efficiently within its depository framework. The applicant must assign at least two trained staff members to attend a five-day training program organized by the CDSL. After the approval from SEBI, an agreement is signed between the CDSL and the applicant, allowing the applicant to begin operations as a DP of CDSL.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/nsdl-demat-account\/\">NSDL Demat Account: Open, Manage &amp; Understand Charges<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-depositories-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Depositories_Work\"><\/span>How do Depositories Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depositories play a crucial role in the functioning of the financial markets by facilitating the electronic holding and transfer of securities. The core functions of Depositories are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dematerialization:<\/strong> Depositories convert physical securities such as shares into electronic form. This process is known as dematerialization. Investors can open a demat account with a CDSL or NSDL with the help of a Depository Participant (DP) to hold securities in electronic format.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safekeeping:<\/strong> Once securities are dematerialized they are stored electronically in the investor\u2019s demat account. The depository ensures the security of electronic records and protects investors from risks like loss, theft or forgery associated with physical certificates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Settlement of Transactions:<\/strong> When an investor buys or sells securities, the depository facilitates the transfer of ownership. Upon the execution of a transaction, the depository updates its records to reflect the change in ownership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/what-is-basic-service-demat-account\/\">BSDA \u2013 What is a Basic Service Demat Account?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-services-offered-by-nsdl-and-cdsl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Services_Offered_by_NSDL_and_CDSL\"><\/span>Services Offered by NSDL and CDSL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both NSDL and CDSL play vital roles in the Indian financial market, offering a range of services that facilitate the electronic storage of securities. The services provided by CDSL and NSDL are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dematerialization:<\/strong> NSDL and CDSL enable investors to convert physical securities into electronic form, allowing for safer and more efficient trading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>E-Voting Services and Corporate Actions Processing: <\/strong>Both depositories provide E-voting services to shareholders. Depositories also share the beneficiary\u2019s information with the issuer and Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTA) to help them process corporate actions like bonus issues and dividends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Settlement Services:<\/strong> NSDL and CDSL facilitate the smooth settlement of trades executed on stock exchanges by updating the ownership records promptly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cdsl-vs-nsdl-which-is-better\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDSL_Vs_NSDL_%E2%80%93_Which_is_Better\"><\/span>CDSL Vs NSDL \u2013 Which is Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-Vs-NSDL.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16941\" style=\"width:627px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-Vs-NSDL-1024x784.png 1024w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-Vs-NSDL-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-Vs-NSDL-768x588.png 768w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-Vs-NSDL-1536x1177.png 1536w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-Vs-NSDL-150x115.png 150w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CDSL-Vs-NSDL.png 1692w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to choosing between CDSL (Central Depository Services Limited) and NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited), there\u2019s not much difference as both the depositories offer similar services, essential for participating in the financial markets in India. But there are some factors that can help you in deciding between CDSL and NSDL, as listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market Share:<\/strong> NSDL was established in 1996 with a focus on providing dematerialization services to institutional investors. It has a larger market share in terms of the value of securities held in the NSDL demat accounts and is primarily linked to the National Stock Exchange (NSE). On the other hand, CDSL is primarily involved with the BSE, has a more extensive network of Depository Participants (DPs) and has a higher number of demat accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Service Offerings: <\/strong>Both depositories provide similar core services including the dematerialization and settlement of transactions, with the corporate actions and e-voting. However, the NSDL is often preferred by institutional investors due to its ability to handle high-volume trades. In contrast, the CDSL has strong links with popular discount brokers due to which it has more demat accounts. Discount brokers are popular among retail investors due to lower AMC compared to full-service brokers, which makes CDSL the default option for a lot of retail investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/demat\/transfer-shares-from-one-demat-account-to-another\/\">How to Transfer Shares from One Demat Account to Another?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the choice between CDSL and NSDL depends on individual preferences and requirements. For institutional investors seeking advanced infrastructure to execute high-volume transactions, NSDL may be the better option. On the other hand, CDSL is strongly associated with discount brokers, which makes it the depository for many retail investors. Evaluating the specific needs and costs will guide investors in making the best decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>What is the full form of CDSL and NSDL?<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">CDSL stands for Central Depository Services Limited, while the NSDL stands for National Securities Depository Limited. Both depositories hold securities in electronic form.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>Which stock exchanges are CDSL and NSDL linked with?<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">NSDL is primarily linked with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), while the CDSL is associated with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).\u00a0<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>What is the primary difference between NSDL and CDSL?<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The key difference lies in their stock exchange affiliations: NSDL is linked with NSE, and CDSL is linked to BSE.\u00a0<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>When were CDSL and NSDL established?<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">NSDL was established in 1996, and the CDSL was founded in 1999.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>Which is better and CDSL or NSDL?<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">NSDL is a better choice for institutional investors due to its ability to handle high-volume transactions. On the other hand, CDSL offers low transaction costs due to its strong links with discount brokers, making it the default option for many retail investors.\u00a0<\/p><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CDSL and NSDL are the two depositories in India that are responsible for holding and keeping a record of securities held in electronic form. NSDL was established in 1996 and primarily deals with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). CDSL was founded in 1999&nbsp; and has the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) as its promoter. 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